After five days of dynamic exchange, the 31st CIMAC World Congress has officially concluded in Zurich. The event united almost 1,000 experts and professionals from over 20 countries, featuring more than 200 presentations, Pecha Kucha sessions, panel discussions, an exhibition, poster sessions, social events, and technical tours.
In his closing address, CIMAC Congress President Dominik Schneiter (WinGD) extended his heartfelt thanks to all participants, contributors, and organizers who made the event a resounding success. “This year’s Congress has been particularly exciting,” Schneiter noted, “highlighting some of the most visible advancements in renewable fuels and the growing impact of digitalization in our industry. This community has an important role as the enablers of the clean-fuel transition across our sectors and it is clear that we are on track to bring this to reality.”
CIMAC President Rick Boom (Woodward) also expressed his appreciation to the hosts and reflected on the week’s achievements. “It has been a very intense and enriching week here in Zurich. I’ve learned a great deal and hope that many of the innovative ideas and proposals shared here will soon be implemented. Once again, we’ve seen that personal interaction and direct dialogue among experts are truly irreplaceable.”
Looking ahead, CIMAC is pleased to announce that the next World Congress will be hosted by the NMA Netherlands and Belgium in three years, i.e. in May 2028.
About CIMAC
CIMAC is the leading global non-profit association promoting the development of ship propulsion, train drive and power generation. The association consists of National Member Associations and Corporate Members in America, Asia and Europe. CIMAC provides a forum for technical interchange with all parties interested in piston engines, gas turbine systems, non-shaftline propulsion systems, automation and controls, system integration and digitalization solutions.
CIMAC acts as a global platform for discussion through a range of events, namely the CIMAC Congress (once every three years), CIMAC Circles, CASCADES and web seminars. The content-related work evolves around CIMAC's Strategy and Workings Groups which produce publications on various topics.
CIMAC has been granted consultative status with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).