GreenPort Congress Conference Programme

Practical solutions, proven strategies, and the people driving change.

Please see below the provisional programme for GreenPort Congress 2026, hosted by Portsmouth International Port. 

From water quality and clean energy to resilient infrastructure and decarbonisation, GreenPort Congress 2026 delivers practical insight, fresh thinking and real-world solutions from the people driving change across the port sector. Join industry leaders, innovators and environmental experts to share experiences, challenge ideas and take part in the conversations shaping the future of sustainable ports.

Your GreenPort Congress pass includes: two days of expert-led conference content, networking at the Conference Dinner, exclusive technical tours (subject to availability), the Port Tour, lunch and refreshments throughout, and full electronic access to conference presentations and documentation.

You’ll leave with valuable connections, actionable knowledge and fresh perspectives to help drive progress within your own organisation.

For further information about GreenPort Congress, email sales@greenport.com  or call the Events team on +44 1329 825335.

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2026 Programme: Day One

Wednesday 7th October - Day 1 

08:00Coffee and Registration

09:00

Welcome by Chair – Mark van der Veen

09:10

Welcome Address – Mike Sellers, Port Director, Portsmouth International Port

09:20

Gold Sponsor Welcome

1. How policy, strategy and the road to net zero are improving water quality and driving environmental change
Hear from leading experts on the latest regulatory updates shaping ports’ sustainability journey, from European Port Strategy and EU water quality rules to emerging international priorities. This keynote session explores the policy landscape driving environmental action across the sector.

09:30

An overview on environmental/sustainability policy

Isabelle Ryckbost, Secretary General, ESPO

09:45

EU Ports Strategy.

Lamia Kerdjoudj, Secretary General, FEPORT

10:00

Geraint Evans, CEO, UK Major Ports Group

10:15

Lee Howes, Port Environmental Lead Officer, Portsmouth International Port

10:30

Q&A

10:45

Coffee & Networking

2. How monitoring, measurement and environmental intelligence are delivering smarter data decisions
Learn ports are using real-time environmental intelligence to monitor water quality, track vessel activity, and support more sustainable operations. From emissions to shore power and channel optimisation, this session will give the insight needed to drive smarter data decisions.

11:15

Rhona Macdonald, IMO Liaison Officer, IAPH

Manfred Lebmeier, Senior Environmental Advisor, Hamburg Port Authority*

11:30

Mapping the Vessel Journey: Utilizing Real-Time Environmental Intelligence to Manage Port-Proximate Emissions

Sjoerd de Jager, CEO & Co-Founder, PortXchange

11:45

Creating resilience and ensuring sustainability through Channel Optimisation

Jonathon Pearce, Business Development Manager and Marine Technical Advisor, OMC International

12:00

Measuring the Environmental Impact of Shore Power in Portsmouth Harbour

Kasia Kot, SEACHANGE PhD Student, Portsmouth University

12:15

Q&A

12:30

Lunch

3. Tackling pollution, sediment and comprehensive risk management to support greener ports
Learn how ports are tackling pollution, sediment, and environmental risk with practical, real-world solutions. From hull cleaning and cleaner dry bulk handling to high-reliability approaches that support safer, greener port development, this session puts operational resilience and sustainability centre stage.

13:45

The importance of hull cleaning with collecting to avoid alien species

Jorn-Erik Hausmann, Head of QHSE & Sustainability, Bergen Havn

14:00

From Cargo Loss to Coastal Pollution: Operational Practices for Cleaner Dry Bulk Handling

Małgorzata Żochowska, Business Manager - Dry Bulk, Race for the Baltic

14:15

Presentation 3

Richard Haine, Managing Director, Frog Environmental

14:30

How the high reliability activity approach can support a safe port development, clean energy integration and digital transformation

Peter Beerten PhD, Doctoral Researcher, University of Amsterdam

14:45

Q&A

15:00

Coffee and Networking

4. Energy, electrification and net zero in ports. Showcasing real world implementation of shore power systems to IEC standard
Hear first-hand insights from Portsmouth International Port’s electrification journey, from meeting IEC standards and grid constraints to connectivity and delivery. Featuring the key players behind the project, this session explores the full route to net zero through practical lessons in energy, infrastructure, and implementation.

15:30

Luca Imperiali, Global Product Manager, ABB

Peter Walbridge, Project Manager & Civil Engineer, AtkinsRealis

Stephen Watkyns, Technical Director, Portsmouth International Port

Andrew Connolly, Project Director, National Grid

16:20

Chair Close

16:30

Port Tour

Get an exclusive look inside Portsmouth International Port’s operations with a tour of their facilities, including an up-close look at their OPS infrastructure.

This year’s port tour will take place immediately after conference sessions on Day 1 (7th October) and finish in time for delegates to make their way for the conference dinner at 19:00

 

 Conference Dinner - Nelson & Princess Royal Galleries

19:00-22:00
Join us at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for an evening of delightful food and company in one of Englands most iconic locations of maritime heritage. 
 
The evening will being with a drinks reception at 19:00 in the Nelson Gallery, followed by a three course dinner in Princess Royal Gallery. 
 

Day Two - Congress, Thursday 8th October 2026

Day 2

08:30

Coffee & Registration

09:00

Opening by Chair

5. Environmental Reports: Environmental reports: Tracking progress and driving action

Hear the latest updates as ESPO launches its annual environmental report at GreenPort Congress 2026, alongside the EcoSLC Environmental Report. This session offers fresh insight into how the sector is measuring progress and shaping a more sustainable future.

09:10

ESPO Environmental Report

Tim Verhoeven, Senior Policy Advisor – Sustainable Development, ESPO

09:25

EcoSLC Environmental Report

Christopher Wooldridge, Science Coordinator EcoPorts, EcoSLC

09:40

Q&A

09:50

4. Panel: What do shipowners want from ports?

 Gain key insight into what shipowners prioritise when managing their sustainable port operations.

10:40

Coffee & Networking

6. Spotlighting practical action to address climate resilience, water scarcity & adaptation

Learn how ports are adapting to climate risk, water scarcity, and long-term environmental change. From resilience planning and lifecycle integration to real-world lessons from drought and adaptation projects, this session spotlights practical action for a more sustainable future.

11:10

Piraeus Port: Climate Change Resilience & Adaptation

Chrysanthi Kontogiourgi, Chemical Engineer, Piraeus Port

11:25

Making Climate Risk Actionable: Embedding Climate Resilience across the Port Development Lifecycle

Ingrid Lambert, Green Ports and Climate Resilience Consultant, Haskoning

11:40

Speaker to be confirmed

11:55

Speaker to be confirmed

12:10

Q&A

12:25

Lunch & Networking

7. Port Infrastructure, Terminals & Sustainable Operations

Learn how ports are balancing infrastructure delivery, terminal efficiency and environmental responsibility. From resilient infrastructure and sustainable operations to long-term value creation, this session examines practical approaches to building a more efficient, adaptable and sustainable future for ports.

13:40

Mike Sellers, Port Director, Portsmouth International Port

13:55

Brix Lacroix, Junior Policy Officer, NABU

14:10

Helena Puce, Senior Environmental Advisor, DP World

14:25

Speaker to be confirmed

14:40

Q&A

14:50

Coffee & Networking

8. PANEL: Ports of the Future – Collaboration & System Integration

Discuss with experts how collaboration, science-based targets and integrated reporting can bring the port ecosystem together. This session explores how system-wide thinking can streamline sustainable practices, improve decision-making and deliver measurable returns on investment.

15:10

Edvard Molitor, Head of Internations Public Affairs and Sustainability, Port of Gothenburg

Ekaitz Lopez Amurrio, Chief Financial Officer and European Funds Coordinator, Bilbao Port Authority

Chris Hatter, Head of Compliance, Portsmouth International Port

16:10

Conference Wrap Up

Conference Fee: £2,090.00 + VAT

Fee Includes

  • Use code GPCEARLY for 20% off your delegate pass!

    • Three day conference attendance at GreenPort Congress (7-9th Oct)
    • Full documentation in electronic format - Conference Handbook and Presentations Download.
    • Lunch and refreshments throughout
    • Place at the Networking Reception (details to be confirmed)
    • Place at the Gala Dinner (7th October, 2026)
    • Place at the Port Tour (details to be confirmed)

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