Introduction
The Port Center Working Group will meet on June 24-25, 2025, in Rotterdam (Netherlands). Please reserve these dates in your calendars and plan to arrive in Rotterdam on the evening of Monday, June 23.
As you know, this group, led by AIVP, is specifically dedicated to active members interested in establishing and developing a Port Center. The group provides an opportunity to compare experiences and continuously adapt each Port Center to the societal changes of the port city. It is a working group focused on sharing best practices related to the integration of the port, city, and citizens, as well as promoting the concept.
Since 2014, the group has met annually to exchange insights on the latest innovations in citizen dialogue. Eight workshops have already been organized: Ashdod in 2014, Livorno in 2015, Antwerp in 2016, Le Havre in 2017, Genoa in 2018, Bilbao in 2019, Dunkirk in 2023, and Montreal in 2024.
Event reserved for members of the Port Center Working Group
Tuesday 24 june
- Transfer from downtown to Maasvlakte.
- Tours of Portlantis Rotterdam, and working sessions in the meeting room.
- Lunch.
- Working sessions and visit to port facilities.
- Dinner and return to the city centre.
Wednesday 25 june
- Working sessions at the Maritime Museum (tbc) and visit.
- Lunch
- Visit to the Hafen Pavillon (tbc)
- End of the work.
Registration
This event is reserved for the Port Center working group. You will have/should have received an email to register.
Hotel
Information about hotels will be provided to you very soon, along with the registration details.
Contacts
For any information about this workshop, you can contact:
José Sanchez for the programme.
jsanchez@aivp.org
Lucile Audièvre for registration and logistics.
laudièvre@aivp.org
Portlantis – Rotterdam
Portlantis is a brand-new immersive center set to open in Rotterdam in 2025. Located at the entrance of the port, it will offer a unique experience to explore behind the scenes of Europe’s largest port—highlighting innovation, sustainability, and the maritime future.
Designed to be educational, interactive, and inspiring, Portlantis will allow visitors of all ages to engage with key topics like global trade, energy transition, and port logistics through exhibitions, digital installations, and stunning views of the working port.
Portlantis reflects Rotterdam’s ambition: a port connected to the world, constantly evolving, and looking boldly toward the future.
Rotterdam, a port city in the Netherlands, is a symbol of modernity and renewal. Located at the crossroads of the Rhine and the Meuse rivers, it began as a small fishing village in the 13th century before growing into a major maritime hub.
Shaped by the bombings of World War II, Rotterdam chose to rebuild differently—with boldness and creativity. Rather than restoring its past, the city embraced innovation, becoming a testing ground for contemporary architecture.
Today, skyscrapers, iconic bridges, and unique public spaces coexist with a vibrant arts scene. A multicultural city in constant transformation, Rotterdam reflects the energy of a place firmly focused on the future.
Useful information
Date(s)
2025-06-24 00:00:00
Location
Rotterdam
