Recently, the concept of “Port of the Future” has been coined derived from the need to implement new port concepts, new management models, innovative design and operation technologies solutions that covers from cost-effective operations to sustainable maintenance, low environmental impact and integration into the Smartcity.

Sponsored by AICIA, during this two-day event (Seville, 14-15th of September), YEAR gathered international young and senior researchers, along with experts from the industry to discuss today’s R&D challenges in the development or renovation of large harbours.

The event in numbers:

35 attendees from 4 different countries: Austria, Finland, France and Spain representing more than 15 institutions/companies was the key for the success of the event.