SEOUL and TOKYO, October 2, 2026 - Rakuten Symphony, Inc. today announced that its maritime cybersecurity solution and service, Rakuten Maritime, will host the Maritime AI & Tech Summit 2026 (MATS 2026) on October 28 at Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan. The conference will gather senior executives, shipowners, shipbuilders, classification societies and security researchers from the maritime industry, to advance digital transformation and operational security across the vessel lifecycle.
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As shipowners face mandatory compliance under international frameworks, including IACS UR E26 and E27 standards, the industry must safeguard critical vessel systems while accelerating autonomous deployment. To address these mandates, the summit offers a targeted single-track agenda covering regulatory enforcement, maritime cybersecurity, autonomous operations and AI-driven threat mitigation.
Ryan Son, President of Rakuten Symphony's Internet Services Business Unit and Head of Rakuten Maritime, said, "As AI adoption expands across vessel operations, cybersecurity has become a direct measure of fleet readiness. Meeting mandatory frameworks like IACS UR E26 and E27 requires proactive, industry-wide execution. Under our theme, 'Navigating a Safe Path to the Future of Maritime,' we are bringing global leaders together in Busan to establish operational standards and chart a path where digital innovation and security advance together."
Hosted in the heart of Korea's maritime cluster immediately following the 2026 World Maritime Day Parallel Event*1, the summit features a single-track agenda of nine technical presentations and an executive panel discussion. The sessions are anchored by expert speakers from Korea's leading shipbuilding groups alongside global classification societies, cybersecurity vendors and academic researchers.
By convening key industry leaders through this event, Rakuten Maritime aims to provide an active platform to advance next-generation vessel security and accelerate safe digital transformation across the global maritime ecosystem.
Event Overview
· Event Name: Maritime AI & Tech Summit 2026 (MATS 2026)
· Theme: Navigating a Safe Path to the Future of Maritime
· Date & Time: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. KST
· Location: Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan, Ballroom II (Busan, South Korea)
· Registration: Event details and full schedule are available at https://rakuten-maritime.com/en/insights/mats2026.
*Speaker and content information is accurate as of the time of release and is subject to change. All company names, product names, service names, etc. mentioned herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.
Notes
*1 The 2026 World Maritime Day Parallel Event is hosted by Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries on October 26–27 in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
About Rakuten Maritime
Launched in December 2024, Rakuten Maritime is an integrated cybersecurity solution designed specifically for smart ships and autonomous vessels, offering comprehensive protection across the entire vessel lifecycle. Beyond its robust technology, which has received innovation endorsements from leading classification organizations like ClassNK and certification from RINA, Rakuten Maritime also offers consulting services that provide tailored support to address the unique challenges of maritime clients. By leveraging its cross-functional expertise in maritime operations, cybersecurity and digital transformation, the service helps clients achieve seamless regulatory compliance and build embedded cyber resilience.
To find out more about Rakuten Maritime, please visit: https://rakuten-maritime.com/
About Rakuten Symphony
Rakuten Symphony is changing supply chain norms and disrupting outmoded thinking that threatens the industry’s pursuit of rapid innovation and growth. Based on proven modern infrastructure practices, its open interface platforms make it possible to launch and operate advanced services in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional approaches, with no compromise to network quality or security. Rakuten Symphony has operations in Japan, the United States, Singapore, India, South Korea, Europe and the Middle East Africa region.
For more information about Rakuten Symphony's offerings, please visit: https://symphony.rakuten.com.
