26-27 September marked significant days in the waterborne transport community’s calendar as stakeholders convened in Brussels for the Waterborne Days Conference 2023. With a dynamic backdrop of collaborative dialogues, in-depth research revelations, and robust networking platforms, this event, co-organized by the Waterborne Technology Platform (TP) and the European Commission, demonstrated a collective stride toward a greener and digitalized waterborne transport future.
Among the multifaceted participants was the IW-NET project. The IW-NET project maintained a tangible presence, utilizing a stand at the event as an information point to illuminate visitors about the project’s objectives, progress, and future trajectory. This became a nexus for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and networking, amplifying IW-NET’s visibility and engagement with diverse stakeholders. Through interactive discussions and sharing sessions, the project was able to align itself with like-minded entities, fostering a conducive environment to explore synergies and complementary endeavours in the waterborne sector. These potential collaborations and interactions serve as stepping stones toward collective action in tackling the myriad challenges and opportunities within the domain of IWT and broader waterborne transport.
Participating in Waterborne, the IW-NET project underscored the commitment to sharing, learning, and contributing to the collective momentum geared towards achieving the EU Green Deal objectives.
In a spirit of continuous improvement and growth, the IW-NET project absorbed the wealth of knowledge, perspectives, and feedback encountered at the Waterborne Days Conference 2023. The discussions, debates, and interactions from this event ensure alignment with the sector’s evolving demands and expectations.
In the afterglow of the Waterborne Days Conference 2023, the IW-NET team would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to the organizers – the Waterborne Technology Platform and the European Commission, alongside the LASTING consortium. The IW-NET project team is profoundly thankful for the opportunity to partake, learn, and network in such a vibrant and forward-thinking environment.
