The port of tomorrow – Working together towards 2050

At the SmartPort Summit 2026, we will come together to discuss the choices we need to make to ensure that by 2050 we are a competitive, sustainable, agile and resilient port. In a region where it is a great place to live and work. With new insights, updated SmartPort roadmaps and inspiring speakers, we will explore how we can stay on course together towards the port of 2050.

What can you expect?

We bring together professionals, researchers, policymakers and decision-makers from the port ecosystem to focus on one key question: how do we stay on track towards 2050?

• In addition to the afternoon programme, why not sign up for two morning knowledge sessions and find out about current research projects and new insights?.
• Vincent Luyendijk, author of *De fijne stad*, shares his vision on the convergence of economic strength with nature and well-being, and explores – specifically for the SmartPort Summit – what his ideas mean for the port of the future.
• A new serious game in which you explore SmartPort’s updated knowledge agenda alongside other participants and make decisions for the port of tomorrow.
• Koert van Mensvoort, artist, philosopher and founder of the Next Nature Network, offers an inspiring vision of the future of technology, innovation and transition.

Click here for more information and to sign up