From time to time, ICMS organises and participates in international conferences and seminars with the view to raise the profile of maritime industries locally and strengthen Hong Kong's role as an international maritime centre.

The "International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports" (IFSPA) is an annual event jointly organised by ICMS and the Department, aiming to invite international academies and practitioners to discuss and exchange views on issues related to global maritime and aviation economics, policy and management. The function also serves as a good platform for networking and promoting academic-industry collaboration.

The Conference experienced big success in the past years. The IFSPA 2009 attracted participation of more than 200 delegates from 17 countries. Themed "Post-Financial Tsunami: The Way Forward for Shipping, Transport and International Trade", the Conference provided a platform for international academics and industry practitioners to exchange views on the ways to cope with the challenges ahead as well as on academic-industry collaboration.