ICS and YoungShip Strengthen International Cooperation at ShipCon 2026

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) was proudly represented at ShipCon 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark, through the participation of Natalia Margioli, FICS, Vice President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.

Hosted by YoungShip Denmark, ShipCon has established itself as one of the leading international events dedicated to young shipping professionals, bringing together industry leaders, executives, entrepreneurs and future maritime professionals from across the globe.

As part of the conference programme, Natalia Margioli delivered a keynote address focusing on the importance of investing in the next generation of shipping professionals, highlighting the critical role of leadership, communication, networking and continuous professional development in shaping successful careers within the maritime industry.

The participation of ICS at ShipCon 2026 marks another important milestone in the growing cooperation between the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the YoungShip network. Both organisations share a common vision of supporting young professionals, promoting maritime education and creating opportunities for learning, networking and career development across the global shipping community.

During the event, discussions took place regarding future areas of collaboration between ICS and YoungShip, including educational initiatives, professional development programmes, industry events and activities aimed at supporting the next generation of maritime leaders.

Commenting on her participation, Natalia Margioli stated:

“ShipCon 2026 was an outstanding event that demonstrated the passion, talent and commitment of young professionals within our industry. The future of shipping depends on our ability to support, educate and inspire the next generation, and organisations such as YoungShip play a vital role in achieving this objective. It was a great honour to represent the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and I look forward to strengthening the relationship between our organisations even further.”

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers would like to express its sincere appreciation to YoungShip Denmark and the ShipCon organising committee for their warm hospitality and for delivering a highly successful and inspiring event.

ICS remains committed to supporting young professionals worldwide through education, professional qualifications, networking opportunities and industry engagement, and looks forward to continuing its cooperation with YoungShip and its international network in the years ahead.