Edition I · MMXXVI · Puerto Ayora

Galápagos
Maritime Summit

A high-level, closed technical dialogue on maritime safety, sustainability, and operations in the world's most sensitive ecosystems.

Dates 17 — 19 November 2026
Location Puerto Ayora, Galápagos
Format Invitation Only
GMS 2026
— First Edition —
15–20 Senior
Decision-Makers
III Days of
Closed Dialogue
I Declaration of
Galápagos
Begin

The Galápagos Maritime Summit is a strategic execution environment — designed for decision-makers who shape the regulatory, operational and commercial future of maritime activity in protected ecosystems.

Held within the geographic boundaries of the world's most iconic conservation territory, the Summit convenes 15 to 20 senior figures from international maritime authorities, classification societies, regulators, cruise operations, and technical industry — for three days of closed, high-level dialogue.

Participation is strictly by invitation. No press. No public sessions. No commercial exhibitions. What is shared in the room stays in the room — except for one document: the Galápagos Maritime Declaration, the formal outcome of the Summit, which becomes a global reference for operations in sensitive ecosystems.

Galápagos is not a backdrop. It is the argument.

Three
strategic pillars

The Summit is built around three interconnected lines of dialogue, designed to produce concrete, applicable outcomes rather than theoretical commitments.

— 01 —

Operational Safety

Definition of operational frameworks applicable to maritime activities in environmentally sensitive ecosystems. Risk management, classification standards, and incident response in protected territories.

— 02 —

Sustainable Operations

Alignment of technical, operational and certification standards between Europe and Iberoamérica. Technologies for sustainable maritime operations and the balance between tourism, operations and conservation.

— 03 —

International Cooperation

Establishment of concrete mechanisms for cooperation between maritime actors across jurisdictions. Positioning Galápagos as a global reference point for maritime governance in protected environments.

— 01
Ecuadorian Navy ESMENA · DIRNEA · Port Authority
Confirmed
— 02
Parque Nacional Galápagos Official institutional delegation
Confirmed
— 03
Celebrity Cruises & Silversea Royal Caribbean Group
In Coordination
— 04
International Regulatory Body Global Maritime Governance · Senior Level
In Evaluation
— 05
Leading Classification Society Marine & Offshore — Technical Partner
In Coordination
— 06
Global Industrial Technical Partner Piping Systems & Maritime Infrastructure
In Coordination
— 07
European Port Authority National Port System — Southern Europe
In Coordination
— 08
European Maritime Regulatory Authority Merchant Marine Directorate — Southern Europe
In Coordination
Preliminary Program

Three days of strategic
dialogue

A precisely structured itinerary balancing closed technical sessions, networking in maritime environments, and territorial immersion in the archipelago.

01
Day One 17 Nov

Strategic Opening

— DAY Arrival of participants
16:00 Welcome reception & strategic networkingCharles Darwin Research Station
18:30 Networking cocktailMaritime setting — in coordination
20:30 Official Opening DinnerRoyal Palm Galápagos · Hilton
02
Day Two 18 Nov

Summit Sessions

09:00 Official opening
09:30 The role of classification societies in protected ecosystems
10:30 Risk management in expedition cruising
14:00 Europe–Iberoamérica regulatory alignment
17:00 Drafting: Galápagos Maritime Declaration
19:00 Networking dinnerMaritime setting — in coordination
03
Day Three 19 Nov

Immersion & Closure

— AM Territorial immersionLas Grietas · Los Gemelos · Santa Cruz
— PM Consolidation of agreements & final session
CLOSE Adoption of the Galápagos Maritime Declaration
The Venues

Three settings,
singular environments.

— 01 —
Main Venue

Charles Darwin Research Station

The Inspiration Complex of the world's most iconic conservation institution — host to the main technical sessions and opening reception.

Capacity 80 pax
Location Puerto Ayora
Days I, II
— 02 —
Official Dinner

Royal Palm Galápagos

Curio Collection by Hilton. A five-course tasting dinner with wine pairing in the exclusive Lava Lounge, followed by a private tour of the volcanic lava tunnel.

Setting Lava Lounge
Cuisine 5 Courses
Day I — 20:30
— 03 —
Networking Experience

Maritime Experience

Networking sessions in a maritime environment within the waters of the Galápagos archipelago — in coordination with international maritime sector actors.

Setting Maritime
Format In Coordination
Days I, II
“

The Galápagos Maritime Declaration shall stand as the global reference framework for maritime operations in fragile ecosystems.

— I —
Operational Principles
— II —
Technical Priorities
— III —
International Cooperation
Dates 17 — 19 November 2026Three consecutive days
Location Puerto Ayora, Santa CruzGalápagos Islands, Ecuador
Format Closed · By invitation15–20 senior decision-makers
Registration No feeParticipation is institutional, not commercial
Travel Covered by participantTravel insurance recommended
PNG Fees USD 200 entry · USD 20 TCTStandard Galápagos National Park fees
— Engagement —

Become part
of the conversation.

Sponsorship, technical partnership, and institutional engagement inquiries are reviewed individually by the Summit Secretariat.

Sponsorship Inquiry → Institutional Engagement →
Organized by
TF Federation Group LLC
Miami, Florida · United States