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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T093000
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SUMMARY:Introduction Perspectives: Where dialogue meets Port Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Opening Session: Valencia Port as a Global Innovation Hub\nThe first session of PEIC 2025 will feature an engaging dialogue between Mar Chao\, President of the Port Authority of Valencia\, and Antonio Torregrosa\, Managind Director of Fundación Valenciaport\, our hosts for this event. Together\, they will share the  initiatives that are positioning Valenciaport as an international hub for port and logistics innovation and entrepreneurship on the global stage.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/introduction-perspectives-where-dialogue-meets-port-innovation/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar Chao":MAILTO:presidencia.apv@valenciaport.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T101500
DTSTAMP:20260417T235021
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070207Z
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SUMMARY:PIN Project & A Global PIN Challenge launch \nPort Innovators Network
DESCRIPTION:Session: PORT Innovators Network (PIN) – Challenge launch \nThis session will showcase the current and upcoming activities of the Port Innovators Network (PIN)\, including the international Challenge to be launched. The session will feature participation from leading port innovation hubs including The PIER (Port of Halifax)\, homePort (Port of Hamburg)\, 2050 Innovation Hub (Port of Tyne)\, Opentop (Valenciaport) and Blue Economy Incubator (Port of San Diego)\, who will share their experiences and collaborative initiatives driving innovation across the global port ecosystem.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/pin-project-a-global-pin-challenge-launch-port-innovators-network/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="David Thomas":MAILTO:dthomas@porthalifax.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T235021
CREATED:20251017T104853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070222Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Lighthouse: Blue Economy Visionary pitches and industry experts' insights
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Lighthouse: Blue Economy:  visionary pitches and industry experts’ insights \nThis session offers a compelling perspective on the Blue Economy through the lens of innovative startups\, seasoned industry experts\, and venture capital. Discover groundbreaking solutions and investment opportunities as emerging companies present their visionary pitches\, followed by valuable insights from VCs and sector specialists on the future of Blue Economy
URL:https://vds.tech/event/innovation-lighthouse-blue-economy-visionary-pitches-and-industry-experts-insights/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa Barzasi":MAILTO:v.barzasi@biobright.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T235021
CREATED:20250923T105527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070308Z
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SUMMARY:Investment Squad: VCs reverse pitching
DESCRIPTION:Reverse pitching: Investment trends in Port and Logistics \nIn this reverse pitching session\, leading venture capital firms and corporate investors will share their investment theses and trends shaping the port and logistics sector. Hear directly from HHLA Next\, One North Ventures\, Signal Ventures\, Maersk Growth\, and Freight Ventures as they reveal what they’re looking for in innovative solutions and where they see the greatest opportunities for growth and transformation in the industry.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/investment-squad-vcs-reverse-pitching/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Sriram Giridhar":MAILTO:sriram.giridhar@hhla-next.de
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T121500
DTSTAMP:20260417T235021
CREATED:20250923T105528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070309Z
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SUMMARY:Keynote: Opportunities for innovators in the field of Energy Transition in Ports
DESCRIPTION:Keynote: Driving Port-Maritime Innovation with Talent and Entrepreneurship \nJoin Jorge Antunes from Hitachi for an inspiring keynote on how talent development and entrepreneurial mindset are reshaping the future of port and maritime innovation. Discover how industry leaders are fostering innovative ecosystems\, empowering next-generation professionals\, and driving digital transformation across the global maritime landscape.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/keynote-opportunities-for-innovators-in-the-field-of-energy-transition-in-ports/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Grant Brown":MAILTO:grant.brown@hitachi-eu.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T235021
CREATED:20250923T105337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070217Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Lighthouse: Supply Chain Efficiency Visionary pitches and industry experts' insights
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Lighthouse: Supply Chain Efficiency: Visionary Pitches and Industry Experts’ Insights \nThis session combines dynamic startup pitches with an expert roundtable discussion focused on supply chain efficiency and innovation. Watch as cutting-edge technologies from Elonroad\, Cloudfret\, and Aeler present their transformative solutions\, followed by strategic insights and analysis from industry leaders Freight Ventures and Inside Logistics on the future of supply chain optimization and digital transformation.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/innovation-lighthouse-supply-chain-efficiency-visionary-pitches-and-industry-experts-insights/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="David Sparrefors":MAILTO:david.sparrefors@elonroad.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T134500
DTSTAMP:20260417T235021
CREATED:20250923T105407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070238Z
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SUMMARY:Four Startups Showcase their Products/Services in an Interactive Live Session
DESCRIPTION:Demo Session: Interactive Startup showcase \nExperience innovation firsthand as four cutting-edge startups demonstrate their products and services in an interactive live session. Hamsa ID\, Marinerob\, Connectainer\, and Ensemble Analytics will showcase their solutions through hands-on demonstrations\, offering attendees a unique opportunity to see the technology in action and engage directly with the founding teams.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/four-startups-showcase-their-products-services-in-an-interactive-live-session-2/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicolo Debenedetti":MAILTO:nicolo@hamsaid.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T144500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T235021
CREATED:20250923T105223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070055Z
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SUMMARY:Open Innovation for Inland and Sea ports (Thinkport Vienna and Opentop)
DESCRIPTION:Port Open Innovation Hubs \nJoin this engaging roundtable discussion featuring leading port open innovation initiatives. Representatives from Opentop (Valenciaport) and Thinkport Vienna (Port of Vienna) will share their experiences\, methodologies\, and success stories in building collaborative innovation ecosystems. Discover how these hubs are bridging the gap between ports\, startups\, and technology providers to drive digital transformation in the maritime industry.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/open-innovation-for-inland-and-sea-ports-thinkport-vienna-and-opentop/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Jorge Marcos":MAILTO:jmarcos@fundacion.valenciaport.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T154500
DTSTAMP:20260417T235021
CREATED:20250923T105448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070254Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Lighthouse: Safety\, security and resilience
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Lighthouse: Safety\, Security and Resilience – Pitches and industry experts’ insights \nThis session addresses critical challenges in port safety\, security\, and operational resilience through innovative solutions and expert analysis. Innovative startups Quantum Harbour\, Gaist\, and Cyraco will present their cutting-edge technologies\, followed by strategic insights from HHLA Next on how the industry is strengthening its defenses and building more resilient port operations for the future.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/innovation-lighthouse-safety-security-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Meera Sarma":MAILTO:meerasarma@cystel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T154500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T162500
DTSTAMP:20260417T235021
CREATED:20250923T105321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070208Z
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SUMMARY:Four Startups Showcase Their Products/Services in an Interactive Live Session
DESCRIPTION:Demo Session: Interactive Startup showcase \nExperience groundbreaking innovation through live demonstrations as four pioneering startups present their products and services. Inguru Predict – HUPI\, Passify Cooling Photonics\, and Star Robotics will showcase their solutions in an interactive format\, allowing attendees to witness the technology in action and engage directly with the teams behind these transformative innovations.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/four-startups-showcase-their-products-services-in-an-interactive-live-session/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Romain Roquefere":MAILTO:romain.roquefere@hupi.fr
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T162500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T171000
DTSTAMP:20260417T235021
CREATED:20250923T105351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070230Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Lighthouse: Sustainability\,  decarbonization and energy transition \nVisionary pitches and industry experts’ insights
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Lighthouse: Sustainability\, Decarbonization and Energy Transition – Visionary pitches and industry experts’ insights \nThis session tackles the maritime industry’s most pressing environmental challenges through innovative solutions and strategic perspectives. Leading startups Walker Subsea Engineering\, PowerUp Energy Technologies\, and Arrecife Energy Systems will present their transformative approaches to sustainability and decarbonization\, followed by expert insights from Maersk Growth and Hitachi on the energy transition strategies shaping the future of ports and maritime operations.”
URL:https://vds.tech/event/innovation-lighthouse-sustainability-decarbonization-and-energy-transition-visionary-pitches-and-industry-experts-insights/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Vahid Walker":MAILTO:vahid@walkersubsea.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T171000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T172500
DTSTAMP:20260417T235021
CREATED:20250923T105338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070218Z
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SUMMARY:Keynote: Public-private partnership\, support and funding for entrepreneurship​
DESCRIPTION:Keynote: Space technology for maritime innovation \nJoin Nil Angli Padró from the European Space Agency (ESA) for an inspiring keynote exploring the convergence of space technology and maritime innovation. Discover how satellite data\, Earth observation\, and space-based solutions are revolutionizing port operations\, logistics efficiency\, and environmental monitoring in the maritime sector.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/keynote-public-private-partnership-support-and-funding-for-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Nil Angli":MAILTO:nil.angli@esa.int
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T172500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T173500
DTSTAMP:20260417T235021
CREATED:20251010T135055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070044Z
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SUMMARY:Conclusions
DESCRIPTION:PEIC 2025 Congress Conclusions \nJuan Manuel Diez\, Head of Innovation at the Port Authority of Valencia\, will deliver the closing remarks\, synthesizing the key insights\, innovations\, and collaborative opportunities discussed throughout the congress. A comprehensive wrap-up that highlights the main takeaways and charts the path forward for port and logistics innovation in the global maritime ecosystem.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/conclusions/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Juan M. D%C3%ADez":MAILTO:jmdiez@valenciaport.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T173500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T174500
DTSTAMP:20260417T235021
CREATED:20251010T135147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070208Z
UID:53473-1761154500-1761155100@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Audience Award Ceremony \nJoin us for the presentation of the Audience Award\, recognizing the most impactful innovation of PEIC 2025. Throughout the day\, attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite startup presentations and solutions. The winner will be announced during this special ceremony celebrating the voice of the port and logistics innovation community.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
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