AIVP concluded its 20th World Conference Cities & Ports in New York, organised with NYCEDC from 18 to 21 November. Under the theme “Navigating Change: Innovating Ports, Cities and Climate”, the event brought together hundreds of international experts to exchange solutions, innovations, and strategies addressing the climate and urban challenges faced by port cities.
New York, a showcase of waterfront transformation
The programme featured plenaries, technical labs, workshops, and immersive site visits. Participants discovered flagship “Harbor of the Future” projects, including:
- the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Vision Plan,
- the modernisation of New York’s maritime terminals,
- micro-freight solutions on the waterways,
- the development of the Blue Highways network supporting sustainable waterborne mobility.
A global network in action
Drawing on case studies from the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, the conference highlighted innovative approaches to climate resilience, energy transition, biodiversity, sustainable mobility, and port governance.
AIVP closed the event by stressing the importance of international cooperation and announced Dunkirk as host city for the 2026 edition.
Discover the full press release to learn more about the key moments and initiatives presented during this edition. : here
