Smart Digital Ports of the Future Conference 2024 | Port Technology International - PTI | 23 September 2024 | Hilton Rotterdam, Weena 10, 3012 CM Rotterdam, Netherlands

Join us at this event where you’ll gain unparalleled insights into the world’s most advanced ports and explore ground-breaking digital technologies transforming port operations.

This two-day event is packed with dynamic panel discussions featuring spirited debates among industry leaders on key topics and cutting-edge technologies, alongside inspiring keynote addresses from pioneering ports.

SDP 24 isn’t just about the content—it’s about forging new connections. Network with industry peers during dedicated networking sessions and join us as we kick off the conference with an exclusive Opening Drinks reception the evening before the event.

Our mission at SDP is to drive continuous improvement in the industry by sharing knowledge and providing a platform for top port representatives to discuss strategies, tackle challenges, and seize new opportunities.

This year, SDP 24 will dive into critical topics and technologies designed to boost efficiency, security, sustainability, and overall operational effectiveness. Key areas of focus include collaboration, digitalisation, smart technologies, connectivity, autonomous technology & drones, decarbonisation, cybersecurity, and more.

Key Topics:
• Digital Twin Technology
• Wireless Connectivity
• Sustainability Through Digitalisation
• Artificial Intelligence

2024 Speakers

Jan Egbertsen
Innovation Manager, Port of Amsterdam

Maarten Boot
Policy Advisor, FEPORT

Boris Wenzel
President, TIC 4.0

Afshin Mansouri
Professor of Operations & Supply Chain Management, Brunel University London

Kevin Martin
CEO, One Digital Nation

José Andrés Giménez
Director of Port Logistics, Fundación Valenciaport

Thorsten Lutz
Solution Architect, Panasonic TOUGHBOOK

Chiara Saragani
PhD Student, CENIT, Port of Barcelona

Michaela O’Donohoe
Strategic Growth Leader, GE Vernova

Paul Gerken
IT Project Manager, bremenports GmbH & Co. KG

Bugra Bilginer
Managing Director, London Port & Logistics Consulting

Dr. Jérôme Besancenot
Head of Digital Transition, Haropa Port

Martin Benderson
Associate Director, Collective Action & Partnership Development, The Maritime Anti Corruption Network

Karno Tenovuo
CEO, Awake.AI

Nico de Cauwer
Secretary General, IPCSA

James Hosken
Client Executive, Gisgro

Terry Bills
Transportation Industry Director, Esri

Jesús Medina Blanco
Chief Information & Innovation Officer, Algeciras Port Authority

Kevin Kruijthoff
Managing Director / Director of Product & Technology, Routescanner

Thorsten Lutz
EU Solution Architect - Toughbook Go-to-Market (G2M), Panasonic

Norbert Klettner
Vice President, TIC 4.0

Maxim Neiser
Project Manager, HPC Hamburg Port Consulting

Christian Blauert
Global Director Port and Terminal Development, Moffatt & Nichol

Hans Rook
Ambassador, IPCSA

Joeri Tranchet
COO, Citymesh

Graham Wilde
Head of 5G Business Development, Three Group Solutions

Arvin Singh
VP Global 5G Solutions & Innovation, Verizon

Matthias Hinz
Smart Port Coordinator, bremenports GmbH & Co. KG

Angel Martinez
Senior Product Manager, NextPort.AI

Starr Long
Executive Producer, The Acceleration Agency

Matteo Boschian Cuch
PhD Student, CENIT, Port of Barcelona

Kaj de Groot
Head of Automation Projects, Portwise

2024 Sponsors

PLATINUM & OFFICIAL 5G SPONSOR:
• Verizon Communications Inc.

PLATINUM SPONSOR:
• Mawani

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Awake.AI
• Citymesh
• Esri
• GE Power Conversion
• Kale Logistics Solutions
• Panasonic Connect Europe

BRONZE SPONSORS:
• The Acceleration Agency
• The Alliance for Private Networks
• Brunel University London
• GISGRO
• Moffatt & Nichol

EVENING DINNER SPONSOR:
• SSH Communications Security

LUNCH SPONSOR:
• Three Group Solutions