Antwerp to host 2028 PIANC maritime congress 

MICE News
Friday, 24 May 2024
Antwerp, Belgium will host the maritime PIANC World Congress in 2028 for the first time.
The Congress, expected to attract around 600, is the premier event for the world’s waterborne transport infrastructure community and will cover crucial topics across maritime and inland navigation, environment and sustainability and recreation and marinas. 
 
Special focus will be on climate change, sustainability, innovation and decarbonisation.
 
"Hosting the PIANC World Congress 2028 is a testament to Antwerp’s enduring appeal and strategic importance," said Tadeja Pivc Coudyser, ceo of Antwerp Convention Bureau. 
 
"Under the brand The City is Your Venue, we are excited to integrate the essence of Antwerp into every aspect of the congress, enhancing the experience of delegates with our unique blend of hospitality and innovation."
 
The Congress will feature technical visits to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, a hub of sustainable transition and the second largest petrochemical industry cluster globally.  
 
In addition, technical visits will also cover inland navigation infrastructure and other seaports across Flanders.

Antwerp to host 2028 PIANC maritime congress 

MICE News
Friday, 24 May 2024
Antwerp, Belgium will host the maritime PIANC World Congress in 2028 for the first time.
The Congress, expected to attract around 600, is the premier event for the world’s waterborne transport infrastructure community and will cover crucial topics across maritime and inland navigation, environment and sustainability and recreation and marinas. 
 
Special focus will be on climate change, sustainability, innovation and decarbonisation.
 
"Hosting the PIANC World Congress 2028 is a testament to Antwerp’s enduring appeal and strategic importance," said Tadeja Pivc Coudyser, ceo of Antwerp Convention Bureau. 
 
"Under the brand The City is Your Venue, we are excited to integrate the essence of Antwerp into every aspect of the congress, enhancing the experience of delegates with our unique blend of hospitality and innovation."
 
The Congress will feature technical visits to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, a hub of sustainable transition and the second largest petrochemical industry cluster globally.  
 
In addition, technical visits will also cover inland navigation infrastructure and other seaports across Flanders.