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The Interferry 2026 conference in Bangkok takes place from October 31 to November 4, 2026 at Shangri-La Bangkok. It is a gathering of the international ferry industry. In addition to presentations, the organizer has announced a welcome reception, a river cruise with dinner, a jubilee gala dinner, and a technical tour.
The event is a good fit for anyone whose work or professional interests relate to ferries and water transport. The program combines presentations in the conference hall with off-site events: when planning your trip, the schedule for each chosen item will be useful. The full conference period covers both October and November — do not rely only on the date of a single dinner or tour.
Current as of October 2026. Check participation terms in official sources.
When and where
The main venue is the Shangri-La Bangkok hotel in Bang Rak District. Its address: 89 Wat Suan Plu Soi, New Road, Bang Rak District, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand. The presentations take place in the hotel’s large hall, the Shangri-La Grand Ballroom.
Official conference period — October 31–November 4, 2026. The official materials do not list a single confirmed start and end time for sessions each day. Check the hours of individual events separately: the dates of the whole conference do not mean the venue operates around the clock.
Pay attention to the addresses. The hotel is the main venue, but the jubilee gala dinner and the technical tour take place outside it. For each off-site event, check the participants’ meeting point separately.
What is planned besides the presentations
Several meetings and trips are confirmed in the program of the Interferry 2026 conference in Bangkok. They belong to one event but have their own dates and venues.
- November 1 — welcome reception. It takes place by the pool at Shangri-La Bangkok: starts at 19:00, ends at 21:00.
- November 2 — river cruise and dinner. The evening takes place on the Opulence vessel on the Chao Phraya River. Check the exact departure time with the organizer separately.
- November 3 — jubilee gala dinner. The venue is the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall.
- November 4 — technical tour. The trip “Electric Mobility & River Sustainability Experience” includes visits to facilities of Thai Smile Bus and the Interceptor vessel.
The descriptions of the reception, cruise, and gala dinner are published in the official program of meetings and evening events. Before choosing registration, check which of them are included in your participation terms.
The program has a clear river focus: besides the presentations at the hotel, there is a cruise, and the conference ends with a technical trip. This is a useful distinction when packing and planning your movements: the trip is not limited to a single hotel address.
Participation conditions and trip preparation
The organizer provides registration both for members of the Interferry association and for non-members. The registration announcement listed different opening dates: May 1 for association members and August 1 for other participants. These dates alone do not confirm that places are available now.
Before registering, check the current registration terms and access to the chosen events. Separately, confirm how to join the technical tour, the cruise, and the gala dinner. Do not assume that registration for the presentations automatically includes every off-site event.
For choosing how to get to the hotel, see Bangkok’s transport guide. Plan your route using the venue’s full address. Ask the organizer whether a special transfer is available for participants. If you plan meals outside the program, you can look at the food guide in Bangkok.
Before the trip, check with the organizer the dress code, the list of required documents, and the clothing requirements for the technical tour, especially if you plan to take part in both the business and evening programs.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When does the conference take place?
The full period of the event is October 31–November 4, 2026. The welcome reception is confirmed to start at 19:00 and end at 21:00 on November 1. Check the daily session schedule with the organizer.
How much does it cost to take part, and can I attend without registering?
The participation fee in baht is not listed in the official materials. Registration is provided for association members and non-members; free admission without registration is not confirmed. Before the trip, check the rate and access conditions with the organizer.
Do all events take place in one hotel?
The presentations take place at Shangri-La Bangkok hotel, and the welcome reception is by its pool. The cruise, gala dinner, and technical tour have other venues. The meeting point and how to get there should be confirmed for each off-site event.
Conclusion
The Interferry 2026 conference in Bangkok brings together presentations on the ferry industry, participant meetings, and a technical tour. If you plan to join, check the registration terms and plan your trip around the full period — October 31 to November 4.