Events from May 27, 2025 – October 23 – smallports https://smallports.eu smallports Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:53:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://smallports.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-Group-32x32.png Events from May 27, 2025 – October 23 – smallports https://smallports.eu 32 32 Interreg Cooperation Day 2026: Green Forests, Green Ports, Green Farms https://smallports.eu/event/interreg-cooperation-day-2026-green-forests-green-ports-green-farms/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://smallports.eu/?post_type=tribe_events&p=1906 As part of Interreg Cooperation Day 2026, eight Interreg South Baltic projects will come together in Palanga to showcase their cross-border cooperation around forests, ports and farms. The event combines project presentations with a guided forest bathing walk through the pine forests of Palanga.

DigiTechPort2030 will be represented among the projects focusing on ports and clean energy, alongside DeCoInter and PortSHAZ.

Date: September 22, 2026
Location: Palanga, Lithuania

Agenda: https://smallports.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Green-Forests-Green-Ports-Green-Farms-—-Palanga-Cooperation-Day-2026-Flyer.pdf

]]> ECONSHIP 2026 https://smallports.eu/event/econship-2026/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://smallports.eu/?post_type=tribe_events&p=1788 ECONSHIP 2026 (3rd European Conference on Shipping, Intermodalism & Ports) is a leading European conference dedicated to shipping, intermodal transport, and port research, bringing together academics, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss the future of competitive, sustainable, and resilient maritime supply chains. Hosted in Chios, Greece, the conference provides a platform for exchanging research and fostering collaboration on the key challenges facing the maritime sector.

During ECONSHIP 2026, our academic team will present the results of the DigiTechPort2030 project, showcasing the project’s research outcomes and contributing to discussions on digital innovation and the future of ports and maritime logistics.

Date: September 23–25, 2026
Location: Chios, Greece

Website: https://econship.org/

]]> XXIst Marine Traffic Engineering Conference MTE 2026 https://smallports.eu/event/xxist-marine-traffic-engineering-conference-mte-2026/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://smallports.eu/?post_type=tribe_events&p=1800 MTE 2026 (Marine Traffic Engineering Conference) is an international academic conference dedicated to maritime transport, navigation safety, marine traffic engineering, and innovative solutions shaping the future of the maritime sector. Organized by the Maritime University of Szczecin, the conference brings together researchers, industry experts, and maritime professionals to exchange knowledge and discuss emerging challenges in shipping and port operations.

As one of the DigiTechPort2030 partners is organizing MTE 2026, the conference represents a natural opportunity to engage with the project’s research community and stakeholders. A dedicated discussion panel focused on DigiTechPort2030 is planned as part of the event, providing a platform to present project insights, exchange experiences, and discuss the role of digitalisation in the future development of ports and maritime transport.

Date: September 23–25, 2026
Location: Szczecin, Poland

Website: https://wn.pm.szczecin.pl/pl/konferencje/mte-2026/

]]> Portathon 2026 https://smallports.eu/event/portathon-2026/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://smallports.eu/?post_type=tribe_events&p=1900 Portathon 2026 is an international hackathon bringing together innovators, technology experts, students and maritime professionals to develop solutions for the future of ports and the maritime sector.

The event is hosted by DigiTechPort2030 partner Klaipėda Science and Technology Park, bringing together innovative ideas and technologies to address key challenges in port digitalisation, sustainability and innovation.

Date: September 25–27, 2026
Location: Klaipėda, Lithuania

Website: https://kmtp.lt/portathon/portathon-2026/

]]> Poland Boat Show 2026 – Marine Innovation Conference https://smallports.eu/event/poland-boat-show-2026-marine-innovation-conference/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://smallports.eu/?post_type=tribe_events&p=1891 The DigiTechPort2030 project will be represented at Poland Boat Show 2026, where Marcin Przywarty from the Maritime University of Technology in Szczecin will contribute to the Marine Innovation Conference as a speaker. His presentation, “Decarbonisation of small and medium ports,” will highlight key challenges and opportunities related to the green transition of smaller port facilities.

The conference brings together experts from academia and the maritime industry to discuss innovative technologies, sustainable solutions and the future development of waterborne transport.

Date: October 8–11, 2026 
Location: Warsaw, Poland

Website: https://boatshow.pl/wydarzenia/?konferencja=boat-technica-konferencja-2026

]]> PORThack 2026 https://smallports.eu/event/porthack-2026/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://smallports.eu/?post_type=tribe_events&p=1921 PORThack 2026 is a hands-on innovation event bringing together start-ups, SMEs, researchers and students to develop early-stage solutions to real challenges faced by ports. Hosted by DigiTechPort2030 partner Port of Elbląg, the event will give six teams the opportunity to work with dedicated mentors on challenges related to environmental sustainability, digitalisation, crisis response and the relationship between ports and local communities. The challenges include the circular reuse of contaminated dredged sediment, dust capture during bulk cargo handling, runoff treatment, coordinated crisis response, a port water and risk digital twin, and improving public understanding of ports. The winning team will have the opportunity to continue working with the challenge owners and explore a pathway towards a future pilot.

Date: October 23, 2026 
Location: Elbląg, Poland

Website: https://blueactionmatch.hivebrite.com/events/219995

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