september, 2026
Event Details
Join us on 17 September 2026 at De Doelen, Rotterdam (NL) for the joint final conference of the MAGPIE and PIONEERS projects.
This event will bring together port authorities, policymakers, industry leaders, and knowledge partners to explore what we proved works in practice and how to turn ambition into action. Through concrete demonstration results, hands-on exchange, and tools like the Green Port Master Plan, our final conference will show how innovation can be embedded into long-term port strategies.
Programme
Learning Labs
Theme 1 — Competitiveness, Innovation & Digitalisation
What if ports shared innovation results as fast as they share turnover data?
Theme 2 — Energy Transition, Sustainability & Clean Industries
What if ports, industry, and logistics operators had to follow one shared energy roadmap: what would change?
Theme 3 — Protect & Secure Ports
What if greening is not just an environmental ambition, but the foundation of a secure and resilient port of the future?
Theme 4 — Access to Finance & Investment
What if we redesigned how we finance innovation — would green port transitions finally gain speed?
Theme 5 — Social Cohesion, Skills & Quality Jobs
What if innovation causes half of today’s jobs to change or disappear; are we ready?
Accomodation
Hilton hotel
Weena 10, Rotterdam, 3012 CM, Netherlands
F +31 10 710 8013
www.hilton.com
Boekingslink: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/magpiepioneersconferencehiltonrotterdam/
Stay at Hilton Rotterdam and enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on the Best Available Rate when booking via the dedicated link. Experience comfort and convenience in the heart of the city, ideally located just a 5-minute walk from De Doelen.
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Bilderberg parkhotel
Westersingel 70, 3015 LB, Rotterdam
T 0031-10-4408144
reservation@bilderberg-parkhotel.nl
No booking link, but instead use the code “MAGPIE”. Guests who wish to stay with us during the congress between 16 and 18 September can mention this code when making their reservation. This will grant them a 10% discount on the best available rate.
Rotterdam Mariott Hotel
Bookingslink: Book your group rate for MAGPIE/PIONEERS
Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
Weena 686, 3012CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands
T +31 (0)10 430 2117
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam – Central Station By IHG
Weena 121, 3013 CK Rotterdam, The Netherlands
T: +31 (0)20 797 9196
www.ihg.comBookingslink: Not received yet