Good morning, we are glad to announce new dates for the Digitalised Smart Ports Conference 2025 as the 15th & 16th of October 2025. The event will remain in Valencia, Spain and everything else will stay the same. Apologies again for the inconvenience of the postponement, but we believe it will be worthwhile to ensure the conference is as high-quality as possible. To review a copy of the event agenda, please email
Confirmed Speakers Include:
- Katalin Dobranszky, Senior Director Innovation, Policy Analysis, Social Affairs and Finance, ECSA – European Community Shipowners Association
- Luis Canto, CTO, Yilport
- Javier Garrido Salsas, Innovation Manager, Barcelona Port
- Mare Straetmans, Founder, Platform Zero
- Bernat Ibanyez, CIO, Castellon Port
- Roberto Di Tucci, Managing Director, Windward Nexus
- Juan Manuel Diez Orejas, Head of Strategic Planning & Innovation, Valencia Port
- Connor Lyons, Innovation Business Partner, Associated British Ports
- Sanam Jafarova, Senior Environmental Specialist, State Maritime and Port Agency (Azerbaijan)
- Joris Claeys, Founding Partner – Lead BD, Strategy, Partnerships, Projects & Operations, SLP Alliance
- Ignacio Revilla Alonso, Head of the Eivissa – La Savina Delegation, Autoridad Portuaria de Baleares
- Mees Van Der Wiel, Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA)
- Bill Anderson, Trade Director, UK Ports
- Wouter van Bockhaven, Antwerp Management School
- Jan Hoffmann, Head, Trade Logistics, UNCTAD
- Jerome Besancenot, Information Systems Manager, Haropa Port
- Valentin Carlan, Post-Doctorate Researcher, Antwerp University
- Bugra Bilginer, Managing Director, London Port & Logistics Consulting
Why Attend?
- 10 of the EUROPE'S leading ports engaged in digital transformation.
- Over60% of registered attendees C-suite level (all others senior managers or higher)
- Focus on the impact of Digitalisation of Ports, maximising operational efficiency and driving environmental sustainability.
- New interactive session – Roundtable Discussion on how to enable alliances across supply chains through Smart Ports.
Standard Delegate Rate: £1,995 – Discounted Rate: £1,545 *Valid onlyuntil Wednesday, 30th April 2025
The delegate pass includes attendance of the two-day conference, all speakers' presentations, lunches and networking opportunities as well as documentation from the event. The quickest and easiest option to register is using a debit/credit card which is which would take 3-4 minutes to complete (all major card accepted inc. AMEX). You can proceed with your card registration online at https://www.wplgroup.com/aci/event/digitalised-smart-ports/
- Select the ticket and click “Buy Now”
- Complete the rest of the details
- Mention “MDPSK” in “Additional Information/Order Notes” and I will be alerted to your purchase and will send you the full VAT receipt afterwards and the detailed venue information.
Alternatively, if you would like to pay by invoice, do let me know and I’ll promptly prepare a booking form to confirm your participation and issue the invoice.
Substitute attendees are welcome for up to 24 hours before the start of the conference, so you can secure a required number of discounted delegate space(s) for the conference on TBC basis and provide name(s) of the attendee(s) at a later stage.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Salil