Croatian Port Days '26
Program
Wed 25.03.2026.
Participant Registration
Welcome cocktail, networking
Participant Registration
Welcome Speeches
The Future of Croatian Ports in the European Transport and Logistics System
Strategic Development of Croatian Ports
Underwater Security of Critical Infrastructures Through Advanced Technology
Morning Coffee Break & Networking
Cruise Industry and Passenger Flow Management
Global Trends and Examples of Practical Implementation of Asset Management Solutions in the Port Environment
Networking Lunch
Women in Maritime – Leadership, Expertise and Perspective
Maritime connectivity of cities and ports for sustainable mobility and coastal development
Coastal Intelligence: AI-Satellite Detection Systems of Pollution for Operational Resilience in Ports and Marine Areas
Afternoon Coffee Break & networking
Digitalisation, OPAS Systems and Smart Ports
Cooperation Without Borders – European Ports and EU Projects
Free time
Welcome Dinner with music - Arsenal Zadar
Participant Registration
Center for Underwater Archaeology: What Lies Beneath the Sea – Waste or Cultural Heritage?
Energy Transition and Sustainability in Ports
Digital Transformation of the Vessels Register
QPORT – A Digital Solution for Marina Management and Nautical Tourism Services
Morning Coffee Break
The Blue Future of Ports and Nautical Tourism
Harbour Commander Cloud – digitalization of connection management in marinas
Cybersecurity in the Maritime Sector
Networking lunch
Hidroing Osijek: Construction of a Dangerous Goods Terminal in the Port of Slavonski Brod
The Role of Ports in Cities of the Future
Conclusion
Afternoon Coffee Break & Networking
Transfer for the Closing Dinner
Sat 28.03.2026.
Breakfast / check-out
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026 – ARRIVAL & WELCOME
Arrival of participants and hotel check-in
15:00 – 19:00 Participant registration
19:00 – 20:30 Welcome cocktail & networking
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026 – DAY 1
08:00 – 09:30 Participant registration
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE CONFERENCE
Formal opening with addresses by the host, national institutions, local and regional authorities, and the academic community.
Keynote Address
A vision of the future of Croatian ports within the European transport and logistics system.
PANEL 1: STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT OF CROATIAN PORTS
Discussion on development priorities, national strategies, infrastructure challenges, and the role of ports in strengthening economic competitiveness.
Morning coffee break
PANEL 2: MARITIME CONNECTIVITY OF CITIES AND PORTS FOR SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT
Maritime transport as the backbone of sustainable mobility, island accessibility, port–city integration, and improving the quality of life for island communities.
TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS – BLOCK I
Presentations of technical solutions and innovations relevant to port development and management.
Networking lunch
PANEL 3: WOMEN IN MARITIME SECTOR – LEADERSHIP, EXPERTISE AND PERSPECTIVES
A panel dedicated to the role of women in the maritime sector, professional challenges, leadership, and the importance of diversity in governance.
PANEL 4: CRUISE INDUSTRY AND PASSENGER FLOW MANAGEMENT
Discussion on the growth of the cruise industry, its impact on ports and cities, and sustainable models for managing passenger flows.
TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS – BLOCK II
Continuation of technical presentations focusing on infrastructure, energy, and digital solutions.
Afternoon coffee break
PANEL 5: DIGITALISATION, OPAS SYSTEMS AND SMART PORTS
Digital transformation of ports, implementation of OPAS systems, smart solutions, and data integration to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
PANEL 6: COOPERATION WITHOUT BORDERS – EUROPEAN PORTS AND EU PROJECTS
Cross-border port cooperation, European projects, and knowledge exchange as key drivers of innovation and development.
Joint dinner & networking event
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026 – DAY 2
08:30 – 09:30 Participant registration
Thematic Lecture
A special lecture dedicated to the protection of the seabed, exploring the relationship between maritime heritage and waste, and the preservation of the underwater environment.
PANEL 7: ENERGY TRANSITION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN PORTS
The role of ports in the green transition, renewable energy sources, infrastructure adaptation, and climate objectives.
TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS – BLOCK III
Advanced technical solutions and best-practice examples from the sector.
Morning coffee break
PANEL 8: THE BLUE FUTURE OF PORTS AND NAUTICAL TOURISM
Synergies between ports and nautical tourism, sustainable marina management, and the development of the blue economy.
Networking lunch
PANEL 9: CYBERSECURITY IN THE MARITIME SECTOR
Cyber challenges in ports, protection of critical infrastructure, and preparedness for security threats.
PANEL 10: THE ROLE OF PORTS IN CITIES OF THE FUTURE
A closing strategic panel focusing on the role of ports in urban development, their relationship with local communities, and quality of life in coastal cities.
CLOSING OF THE CONFERENCE
Conference conclusions and closing remarks.
Farewell dinner & social gathering
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026 – DEPARTURES
Breakfast, check-out, and participant departures.