Date: 6-9 October 2025
Theme: Seafarers’ and Fishers’ Welfare
Introduction: The International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) World Conference will take place from October 6-9, 2025, in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. This gathering, with local hosts Stella Maris Barcelona, will bring together over 150 participants from around the globe, all united by their commitment to serving seafarers, fishers, and their families. The conference offers a valuable opportunity to renew relationships, share best practices, and encourage one another in the vital work of maritime ministry. Set against the backdrop of one of the world’s leading port cities, the event promises to inspire and equip attendees with fresh insights and strengthened connections.
Conference Venue: Novotel Barcelona City, Avenida Diagonal, C/ de la Ciutat de Granada, 201, Entrada Por, 0818, Barcelona, Spain
Book Hotel room: 170€/night (VAT 10% and breakfast included. Tourist tax of 5.45€ per day not included.) Link available soon. (Roomblock rate until May 31, 2025, then rates subject to increase.)
Registration: 400€/person for member societies (Open soon)
Schedule:
- Monday, October 6 – arrivals
- Monday, October 6 – evening – Registration Open [no formal sessions planned]
- Tuesday, October 7 – morning/afternoon – Sessions 1-3
- afternoon – Tour of Sagrada Familia/Opening Worship
- Wednesday, October 8 – morning/afternoon – Sessions 4-7
- afternoon – Port Tour and dinner
- Thursday, October 9 – morning/afternoon – Sessions 8-10 + AGM
- Friday, October 10 – departures
Organizing Committee: Dr. Jason Zuidema (ICMA), Pastor Matthias Ristau (DSM), Dcn. Ricardo Rodríguez-Martos (Stella Maris Barcelona), Jeronimo Dadin (Stella Maris Barcelona)
Sponsors and Partners: ITF Seafarers’ Trust, Stella Maris Barcelona, NAMMA
Contact: gensec@icma.as
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