Innovation Lighthouse: Blue Economy Visionary pitches and industry experts' insights
Innovation Lighthouse: Blue Economy: visionary pitches and industry experts' insights
This 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
Awards Ceremony
Audience Award Ceremony
Join 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.
Conclusions
PEIC 2025 Congress Conclusions
Juan 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.
Keynote: Opportunities for innovators in the field of Energy Transition in Ports
Keynote: Driving Port-Maritime Innovation with Talent and Entrepreneurship
Join 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.
Investment Squad: VCs reverse pitching
Reverse pitching: Investment trends in Port and Logistics
In 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.
Innovation Lighthouse: Safety, security and resilience
Innovation Lighthouse: Safety, Security and Resilience – Pitches and industry experts' insights
This 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.
Four Startups Showcase their Products/Services in an Interactive Live Session
Demo Session: Interactive Startup showcase
Experience 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.
Innovation Lighthouse: Sustainability, decarbonization and energy transition Visionary pitches and industry experts’ insights
Innovation Lighthouse: Sustainability, Decarbonization and Energy Transition – Visionary pitches and industry experts' insights
This 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."
Introduction Perspectives: Where dialogue meets Port Innovation
Opening Session: Valencia Port as a Global Innovation Hub
The 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.
Keynote: Public-private partnership, support and funding for entrepreneurship
Keynote: Space technology for maritime innovation
Join 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.
Innovation Lighthouse: Supply Chain Efficiency Visionary pitches and industry experts' insights
Innovation Lighthouse: Supply Chain Efficiency: Visionary Pitches and Industry Experts' Insights
This 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.
Four Startups Showcase Their Products/Services in an Interactive Live Session
Demo Session: Interactive Startup showcase
Experience 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.
