Smart Digital Ports of the Future

SMART DIGITAL PORTS
OF THE FUTURE

Championing the Next Generation of Efficient and Connected Ports

3rd - 4th November 2021

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Smart Digital Ports of the Future
Conference 2021

Winter Edition

Our live events are back! Register today and network with the leading global ports and the entire supply chain. Join us for two action-packed days of best practice debates on the latest developments in automation, sustainability and connectedness.

Key Themes

Collaboration and data sharing

Digital platforms and continued data exchange will be essential to achieve maximum gains in efficiency and predictability in ports. SDP 2021 will showcase the leading technologies allowing the industry to align and progress

Digitalisation and emerging technology

Continued digitalisation will enable the use of big data projects and the implementation of innovative technologies and tools, designed to improve productivity, sustainability, and safety, to previously unattainable benchmarks

Port connectivity

A connected port will allow the fast flow of data between the sensors, devices, equipment, and software applications to enable the smart infrastructure driving ports into the fourth generation

SDP 2021 (Winter Edition) will be live

Due to government mandate, our last SDP event was hosted via our dedicated virtual platform.

However, as restrictions are finally easing, we are delighted to be able to meet up in person to network and discuss the major developements in the industry in our world-renowned live events once again!

This year we will be hosting in the wonderful city of Rotterdam. We can't wait to see you there.

Why do industry experts attend SDP?

Dr. Francisco de los Santos

CTO, ALGECIRAS PORT AUTHORITY

Ivano Di Santo

CIO, TRIESTE PORT AUTHORITY

Kenneth Lim

CTO, MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF
SINGAPORE (MPA)

“This event represents a
showcase for the present and the future
of the Port and Shipping sector where real
business, digital innovation and industry
trends come together. It is also an excellent
opportunity to network with colleagues from
all over the world!”

“The Port of Trieste believes that the Smart Digital Ports of the Future event represents an excellent chance to learn about the latest technological developments in port management and exchange significant expertise in this field.“

“We are looking forward to
learning and exchanging experiences,
opportunities with liked minded participants
at SDP.”

Past speakers included:

Dita Bruijn

Director of Operations

PortXchange

Allard Castelein

CEO

Port of Rotterdam

Patrick Everts

General Manager, Maritime Excellence Center

Kotug International B.V.

Rene Alvarenga

Senior Director of Product Management

Wabtec

Rich Ceci

Senior Vice President Technology and Projects

Virginia International Terminals

Tommy Mikkelsen

Managing Director (Denmark)

Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure

Marco Neelsen

CEO

Port of Tanjung Pelepas

Mark Casey

Head of Research, Design & Innovation

UK Hydrographic Office

Past sponsors included:

Official Headline Sponsor

Official AI Partner

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

SDP interview series

Past attendees included:

“One of the world’s most important events gathering CEOs and CIOs and IT Executives talking about how ports and logistics are facing digital and innovation challenges.”

Enrique Martín Alcalde

Director Innovation Office

Algeciras Port Authority

“As CEO of PortNet, SDP is very important to me as it is a unique opportunity to exchange and share ideas and information with the brilliant speakers and quality participants around the latest trends regarding the integration and digitization of the supply chain and ports for innovative trade and ports.”

Jalal Benyahoun

CEO

PortNet

“The Smart Digital Ports of the Future conference provides a unique opportunity to hear from Ports and Vendors on the latest developments and trends globally. The event provides excellent networking opportunities with peers.”