On 11 April 2019, Danube Ports Network organised in Vienna, its first thematic event dedicated to port digitalisation. Under the title “Danube ports in the digital age: challenges & opportunities”, this one-day conference is a step forward in our collective endeavour towards overcoming digital inertia, building confidence and know-how in the Danube Region port community.

The event gathered together relevant public and private stakeholders of the Danube Region port and waterborne (maritime and river) transport community. Around 60 participants representing relevant Danube Region port authorities and port administrations i.e. sea and river ports, port associations, shippers, logistics companies, as well as transport regulators and policy makers at national level have gathered to explore and discuss opportunities and challenges related to port digitalisation, relevant digital trends & technologies enhancing port efficiency and connectivity.

An important aim of this event was to provide a platform for senior port executives in the Danube Region to discuss key concepts and ways forward for their port organisations’ digitalisation journeys. Furthermore, the participants have benefited from a workshop run by the Port of Rotterdam discussing concrete steps on “How to bring the Danube Region’s ports into the next digital maturity level”.

For more information on the structure of the event and the specific topics discussed, please consult our Events section.