Digital Innovation and Resilience in Ports: From Tests to Production

As maritime trade remains a critical pillar of Europe’s economy, the digital transformation of ports is moving from ambition to action. This co-creation event at Techritory brings together private tech vendors, port operators, maritime regulators, startups, and connectivity providers to tackle the key question: how do we move from pilot projects to scalable, cross-border implementation?

Participants will engage in a forward-looking dialogue grounded in real-world use cases – from AI-powered inspection systems and predictive maintenance to private 5G networks and smart logistics platforms. Through a curated series of industry cases, success stories, and tech pitches, this event highlights the commercial and operational value of smart port solutions.

Why Riga?

Riga is not just a host city, it’s a European leader in smart port innovation. In 2024, the Riga Freeport and LMT received the prestigious IAPH  “Port Innovation of the Year” award for launching Europe’s first 5G port solution, recognized for its groundbreaking contribution to digitalization. This success story is a strong signal the future of port innovation is already happening here.

From secure 5G networks and real-time data exchange to AI-powered port infrastructure inspection, drones and emission tracking, the maritime sector is entering a new era of smart, sustainable operations. But turning innovation into practice requires more than technology – it demands collaboration.

Why attend?

• See ICT company driven innovation in action, explore how private companies are already transforming port operations with smart technologies.
• Learn from pilot projects with real-world outcomes,  gain insights from ports and logistics providers that have moved beyond experimentation.
  Identify success factors and barriers and understand what it takes to move from proof-of-concept to full-scale deployment.
• Explore cross-border alignment and discuss how regulators and operators can enable innovation at the European level.
• Dive into technical strategies — including 5G private network deployment, IoT sensor integration, data interoperability, and AI analytics.
• Engage with future-focused private companies and solution providers from automation and connectivity to cybersecurity and emissions tracking.
• Shape new collaborations and connect with stakeholders ready to form pilot consortia, R&D partnerships, or infrastructure programs.

Who should attend?

• Port authorities and maritime infrastructure operators
• Transport ministries and digitalization agencies
• Maritime technology providers and system integrators
• Startup founders and innovation managers
• Network and connectivity leading telco companies (5G, IoT, satellite)
• Cybersecurity and data governance experts