
MELAHA 2026
Advanced Spatial Technologies for Transport Applications
“Where Spatial Intelligence Drives Sustainable Transport”
International Conference Organized by Arab institute of Navigation (AIN) &
hosted at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT)
28-29 September, 2026 – Alexandria, Egypt
Conference Tracks:
1- Marine Transport Systems Science and Technologies
• Resilient PNT & e-Navigation integration
(GNSS/PNT, e-Nav architectures, system integration)
• Bridge decision support & marine geospatial operations
(integrated bridge, hydrography/digital charts, performance in complex waters)
2- Autonomous and AI-Enabled Maritime Transport Systems
• Autonomous platforms & AI navigation safety
(surface/underwater autonomy, perception/routing/collision avoidance)
• Assurance, certification & regulatory frameworks
(digital twins, V&V, legal/ethical/regulatory)
3- Ports, Logistics, and Smart Maritime Infrastructure
• Smart ports & interoperable vessel–port operations
(terminal intelligence, information exchange/interoperability)
• Digital logistics & resilient supply chains
(GNSS tracking, optimization, IoT/blockchain/data platforms)
4- Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience in Marine Transport
• Decarbonization & energy-efficient operations
(alternative fuels, efficient routing/operations)
• Climate resilience, monitoring & policy
(corridor impacts, satellite/sensor monitoring, regulatory frameworks)
5.Human Performance, Training, and Certification in Transport Systems
• Immersive simulation training & human–machine interaction
(sim/VR/AR training, HMI in intelligent systems)
• Competency, certification & human reliability
(frameworks/standards, training for automation, performance assessment)
6-Policy, Governance, and Economic Development of Maritime Transport
• Regulation harmonization & strategic corridors
(rules alignment, regional connectivity)
• Blue economy growth & infrastructure partnerships
(innovation ecosystems, PPPs, digital/autonomous policy economics)
7- Space-Based, Aviation, and Land Transport Systems Integration
• Resilient GNSS/PNT across aviation & land
(GNSS/PNT, PBN/SBAS, rail/road space-enabled systems)
• Interoperability, safety assurance & cross-domain learning
(data fusion, integrity/cybersecurity, lessons across domains)


