Call for Entries: "Voyage to 2050: My AI Prophecy" AI Video Creation Competition

Zero-carbon vessels glide across blue waters, and unmanned fleets sail across the globe. 

Digital twin technology orchestrates global maritime operations, while smart ports connect and empower the blue economy. 

When artificial intelligence meets shipping and creativity intersects with technology, every innovative idea can illuminate the future of maritime navigation.

Launched officially, the inaugural "Voyage to 2050: My AI Prophecy" AI Video Creation Competition is hosted by the World Maritime Merchants Forum and exclusively sponsored by RINA. Global creators are invited to envision and depict the future landscape of the shipping industry in 2050.

Competition Theme

Voyage to 2050: My AI Prophecy

Organizers

The competition is hosted by World Maritime Merchants Forum Limited and exclusively sponsored by RINA.

Eligibility

The competition is open to global participants with no restrictions on age, nationality or occupation. Both individual participants and teams are welcome to enter.

Creative Themes

Entries shall center on the theme Voyage to 2050: My AI Prophecy. The following directions serve as inspirational references and are not exhaustive:

Green and Low-Carbon Shipping

Zero-carbon vessels, new energy power systems, carbon capture technology, marine ecological protection, green ports, sustainable shipping supply chains, etc.

Intelligent and Digital Shipping

Autonomous vessels, digital twin applications, robotic systems, unmanned terminals, maritime big data, smart logistics, intelligent global maritime scheduling, etc.

New Industrial Ecosystem

Future global shipping patterns, new forms of cross-border trade, maritime and port connectivity, blue economy and social development, etc.

Maritime Culture and Humanistic Care

Future seafarer careers, inheritance of maritime culture, integration of shipping technology and humanistic care, biodiversity conservation, building a community with a shared future for marine mankind, etc.

Forward-Looking Sci-Fi Visions

Innovative maritime carriers, advanced vessel intelligent manufacturing, future ocean cities, etc.

Entry Requirements

Duration: Within 3 minutes

Format: MP4 or MOV with a minimum resolution of 720P

Creation Tool: Entries must be created primarily with AI technology

Subtitles: Bilingual Chinese and English subtitles are required if subtitles are included

Compliance Rules: All entries must be original, unpublished and not submitted to any other parallel competitions. Plagiarism, material splicing, unauthorized use of third-party works and all other irregular behaviors are strictly prohibited.

Timeline

Submission Period：

September 1 – October 15, 2026

Preliminary Screening & Expert Review

October 16 – November 7, 2026

Any schedule adjustments will be announced officially in advance via official channels.

Awards & Prizes

Gold Award (2 winners): HK$15,000 each

Silver Award (3 winners): HK$10,000 each

Bronze Award (6 winners): HK$5,000 each

Best Creative Award (3 winners): HK$5,000 each

All winning entries will receive an official honorary certificate issued by the organizer. Award-winning and shortlisted excellent works will be eligible for on-site exhibition and screening at the World Maritime Merchants Forum held on November 16.

Brand Element Application

The organizer (World Maritime Merchants Forum) and exclusive sponsor (RINA) will provide official brand element resources. Participants are encouraged to appropriately incorporate authorized brand elements into their works. Beyond the gold, silver and bronze awards, the Best Creative Award is specially set to recognize outstanding works with distinctive and innovative application of brand elements.

How to Apply

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to complete the entry form

Application Deadline: 

17:30, October 15, 2026

Contact Us：

Email: wmmf2050ai@gmail.com

Define the future of shipping with your creativity. Empowered by AI, let’s sail toward 2050 together.

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