International conference ‘all about ports’ to run alongside SMM in Hamburg
As an international conference accompanied by an exhibition, ‘all about ports’ will address key future topics in port logistics om 2 and 3 September at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg – alongside SMM, the world’s leading maritime trade fair. The conference programme has been finalised and ticket sales have begun.
Two days, three stages, a full programme: the international conference ‘all about ports’ in Hamburg highlights how ports are increasingly evolving into hubs for energy supply, security and global supply chains. The event takes place in parallel with SMM and alongside LogiNext, Europe’s new conference for digital innovation in logistics, accompanied by an exhibition.
“all about ports’ creates, for the first time, a platform that brings together the entire port value chain – from infrastructure and technology to investment,” says Claus Ulrich Selbach, Vice President Exhibitions at Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC). “We expect participants from port operations, terminal management and shipping lines, as well as companies and start-ups from the logistics and maritime sectors. Representatives from politics, public authorities, associations and academia will also be in attendance.”
The programme is practice-oriented and reflects the key transformation areas shaping the port industry. The focus is on the digital transformation of the port industry – from smart technologies and cyber security to resilient supply chains. Sustainable port concepts are also a key priority, including green corridors, alternative fuels and the role of ports in the energy transition. In addition, economic and geopolitical developments will be addressed, such as the influence of investors, regulatory frameworks and global competitive dynamics.
Keynotes, panel discussions and workshops will provide practical insights and concrete solutions.
The event will address “the key questions facing the industry: how can ports become more resilient, sustainable and technologically advanced?” says Jens Meier, CEO of the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and President of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), who is serving as a patron of the event.
At the same time, ports are increasingly evolving into innovation and energy hubs within global supply chains, he adds. “The event provides an ideal platform to drive this transformation forward.”
Partners include IAPH, HPA, the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany, the Central Association of German Seaport Operators and other national and international organisations.