ROTTERDAM: Port Innovation Discovery

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Get ready to dive into the world of port innovation in Rotterdam, where cutting-edge ideas meet the energy of the port city!

World Port Center

<h3>Discover Tech &amp; Innovation in the Port of Rotterdam</h3> 4-day Business Exploration ProgramJoin us for an exclusive four-day journey into the heart of Rotterdam’s port and maritime innovation ecosystem. This unique program brings together tech pioneers, port &amp; maritime companies, R&amp;D organizations and government representatives to explore the cutting edge of technology and innovation. 👉 <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/03f67d3446.html" title="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/03f67d3446.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Discover the full brochure here</a> <h3>Who is this for?</h3><ul><li>Companies aiming to scale their business to the Dutch market or Rotterdam region.</li><li>Companies interested in exploring the port of Rotterdam and uncovering new business opportunities.</li><li>Organizations looking to build valuable connections within the port, maritime and innovation ecosystems.</li><li>Delegates who want to experience<a href="https://www.dronehorizon.org/" title="https://www.dronehorizon.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Drone Horizon</a> and the World Port Days up close.</li></ul> <h3>Why you should attend?</h3><ul><li>Gain practical insights on doing business in the Netherlands and why it can be beneficial for your company.</li><li>Discover how the Port of Rotterdam is leading the way in implementing new technologies and innovations.</li><li>Connect with tech startups, maritime companies, port authorities and key stakeholders.</li><li>Immerse yourself in Rotterdam’s rich cultural and historical highlights.</li><li>Experience live drone demonstrations during the vibrant World Port Days festival.</li></ul> <h3>What’s included?</h3><ul><li>Full participation in the curated 4-day program</li><li>Tickets for Drone Horizon and World Port Days</li><li>Dinner and drinks on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings</li></ul> <h3>Flexible Program with Add-ons</h3>You can tailor your trip by selecting the sessions and activities that suit your interests and availability.<ul><li>When applying for a ticket, scroll down to the Add Ons</li><li>Choose what parts of the program you want to attend</li><li>Pay directly during registration</li></ul> <h3>Who will allready be joining?</h3>✅Port of Antwerp-Bruges✅Port of Rotterdam✅Flanders Investment &amp; Trade✅Platform Zero✅Rotterdam Partners✅City of Antwerp✅Netherlands Enterprise Agency✅PortXL✅SGS Benelux✅City of Antwerp✅Impala Terminals✅Planys Technologies✅Hyperfox✅Portomundi✅OptiRiver✅Helicus✅Mahi✅NCS Systems✅Pathways✅Arxus✅Senhive✅Dronematrix✅Skeydrone✅ADLC🫵 YOU?

Tuesday 02/09 

Welcome @ Word Port Center

FIT & Netherlands Enterprise Agency (Niek Koopmans) and Rotterdam Partners (Jan Willem van der Kolk)

Doing Business in Rotterdam/Netherlands

By Platform Zero, Mare Straetmans & Auke Ferwerda 

Introduction to Tech & AI Ecosystem Rotterdam

By Port of Rotterdam and DronePort Rotterdam – Oscar van Veen (Director of Innovation), Niels Kalshoven & Arthur Dallau

Introduction Maritime Ecosystem Rotterdam

Network Reception

Drinks & Bites @ Rotterdam Center

Wednesday 03/09

Tour through the building / 
Presentation Solid Port Solutions / 
Presentation Impala Terminals /  
Startup pitches (TBD) / 
Lunch

Visit Van Nelle Fabriek

An exclusive boat tour through the Port of Rotterdam that brings together Belgian and Dutch professionals from the innovation, technology, and port ecosystems.

Set against the stunning industrial backdrop of Europe’s largest port, this one-hour cruise is designed to foster meaningful conversations, spark new cross-border collaborations, and strengthen ties between two thriving innovation communities.

Whether you're from Antwerp or Rotterdam, this is your chance to connect with like-minded peers in a relaxed, inspiring setting — all while cruising through the heart of maritime innovation.

Boat tour & networking

Tour through the building / Visit Mindbase (TBC)  / Visit Ampelmann (TBC) / 
Network drink

Visit Rotterdam Makers District

Glass of Cava, 5 course diner, 4 course wine assortiment, skyline access, Euroscoop Access

Exclusive Diner @ Euromast Rooftopbar

Thursday 04/09

Info and registration: https://www.dronehorizon.org/ 

Drone Horizon Conference

Port of Antwerp-Bruges / Port of Rotterdam / Port of Hamburg / NATO / ESA / European Commission / ...

Keynotes

Securing Europe’s underwater and port infrastructure / How can Space technologies accelerate autonomous and unmanned systems / Dual-Use Innovation and Civil-Military integration

Panel Discussions

AI as an Enabler for Real-Time Decision Making and Simulation / 
Connectivity for Autonomy (6G, Private 5G, Satellite) / 
Trusted Data Sharing and the Route to a European Drone Data Space / 
Detection and Counter-UAS in Civil and Hybrid Environments / 
Detection and counter-UAS in civil and hybrid environments / 
Skills-Based Learning, Microcredentials and Workforce Transformation / 
Financing and Scaling Innovation  / 
Public-Private Governance for Dual-Use Solutions / 

Workshops

Friday 05/09

Live demonstrations of autonomous and unmanned systems

Word Port Days - Innovation Dock

Official World Port Day event / Tickets will be on sale from 18/08  / We will try to buy them in bulk

Excursion to AMP Terminals Maasvlakte II

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