Ports 4.0. Conference in Riga

Ports 4.0 Conference – digitalization in the focus of the maritime sector 

Improving communication, security and data management, digital twin ports, sea and land traffic management system – this and more will be discussed during the upcoming, third edition of Ports 4.0 Conference organized by the Baltic Ports Organization. Be a part of this valuable industry meeting held in Riga, Latvia on June 20th. Participation is free of charge.

Year 2023 is being gradually filled with many events from the maritime sector. Ports 4.0 Conference is one of those worth attending to get the latest scoop on what will drive the industry forward in the near future. Digitalization sounds like an inevitable direction of ports development. How to carry out this (r)evolution considering costs, time and environment? Join us in Riga and find out!

What topics will be covered?

‘Optimizing operational efficiency through asset and process digitalization” – this is the theme of this year's edition of the Ports 4.0 Conference.

• How can ports improve communication, security and data management?
• Are digital twin ports just costly toys or valuable support tools?
• What goes into designing an expansion-ready, flexible traffic management system?

These are just some of the questions that our speakers and panelists will face during the event. We will take a closer look at, among others, notable examples from various ports: Oslo, HaminaKotka, Antwerp-Bruges, Esbjerg, Gävle, Bergen, Tallinn, Riga and Rijeka.  

Freeport of Riga – a memorable venue of the event

We are very happy to invite you again to Riga. The Freeport of Riga Authority is located on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the River Daugava in the Gulf of Riga.

Both historically and geographically, the port is an integral part of the city of Riga. It occupies 11% of the territory of the city of Riga on both banks of the River Daugava and stretches for 15 km from the Vanshu Bridge in the very center of the city to the mouth of the river in the Gulf of Riga.

Its convenient location, providing the closest access to the sea from a large Eurasian land area, has made it possible for the city of Riga to become an important crossroads of trade routes and a thriving port throughout all centuries of its history.

Today, the strategically advantageous geographical location, well-developed connections for all transport modes and diverse logistics solutions provide the Port of Riga with the status of a multimodal transport hub. The central Baltic port provides access to a vast logistics network connecting Northern Europe.

For more information please contact BPO Secretariat: bpo.office@actiaforum.pl

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Venue:

Freeport of Riga Authority
12 Kalpaka blvd, Riga, Latvia, LV-1010

Ports 4.0: Efficient port by digitalizing assets and processes
• Twin port – a toy or support for decision making
• Sea traffic management systems – saving the time, money and climate
• Land traffic management system – working together with road and rail infrastructure agencies

You can check out the full agenda!

Hidden gem of the Latvian coast
The Port of Riga isn’t just a key part of the Latvian economy. It is also an integral part of the City of Riga and important element of the regional ecosystem.

Look out for our future newsletters in which we will delve deeper into the history of the port, as well as give you some hints regarding the most beautiful and captivating places to visit in Riga itself.

Accommodation:

Monika Centrum Hotels - https://monika.centrumhotels.com
Elizabetes street 21, Riga, LV-1010, Latvia
~ 2 minutes walking distance from the conference venue
Standard double room for single use 98 EUR/night/breakfast included
Standard double room for DBL use 112 EUR/night/breakfast included
Superior junior suite room 169 EUR/night/breakfast included
For booking please contact the hotel directly by using code: BPOCONFERENCE2023
E-mail: sales.monika@centrumhotels.com
Special rate is available until 5th June, after this date – reservations upon availability.

AC Hotel by Marriott Riga - https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rixac-ac-hotel-riga/overview/
Dzirnavu street 33, Riga, LV-1010, Latvia
~ 10 minutes walking distance from the conference venue
Comfort Class room for single use 105 EUR/night/breakfast included
Comfort Class room for DBL use 120 EUR/night/breakfast included
For booking please contact the hotel directly by using code: BPOCONFERENCE2023
E-mail: reservations@achotelriga.com

Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel - https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-riga-ridzene
Reimersa Street 1, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia
~ 8 minutes walking distance from the conference venue
Standard Single room - 79 EUR/night/breakfast included
Standard Double/Twin room - 89 EUR/night/breakfast included
For booking please use the homepage (https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/brand/radisson) and promotional code: BPOC23

Radisson Old Town Riga Hotel - https://www.radisson.com/riga-hotel-lv-lv-1050/rixza
Z. A. Meierovica Blvd. 10, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia
~ 11 minutes walking distance from the conference venue
Standard Single room - 100 EUR/night/breakfast included
Standard Double/Twin room 110 EUR/night/breakfast included
For booking please use the homepage (https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/brand/radisson) and promotional code: BPOC23