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PSS Innovation in Ports: 25 March 2026
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The 2026 Innovation in Ports conference is supported by COMET, TT Club, and Portsmouth International Port.
Join us in Portsmouth on 25 March 206 for an insightful event dedicated to advancing innovation in port skills and safety. This event brings together industry leaders, safety experts, and forward-thinking professionals to explore the latest developments and strategies in port operations. Attendees will gain valuable insights into emerging technologies, cutting-edge safety practices, and skill-building initiatives shaping the future of port work. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network, learn, and contribute to the next chapter of innovation in the ports industry.
If your port is currently trialling new port innovations or your organisation has ideas for safety improvements using new technology and would be interested in presenting at this event or securing an exhibitors space, please get in touch at [email protected]
To attend the conference, complete the booking form in the right hand panel.
Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available.
Attendance: Free for members, £110 for non-members.
| Item | Speaker |
| Registration and exhibition | |
| Conference start and welcome | Debbie Cavaldoro, Port Skills and Safety |
| Welcome from Portsmouth International Port | Mike Sellers, Portsmouth International Port |
| Turning port data into insights | Craig Tongue, Cloudscaler |
| Practical innovations for port operations | Tom Rodgers, Warrenpoint Harbour Authority |
| Break | |
| Intelligent fire protection | Angélica Ayala, Firefly |
| Non-destructive bollard testing | Dr Andy Painting, Attis Engineering Solutions |
| Exhibitor showcase – two-minute elevator pitches from companies in the exhibition area | Debbie Cavaldoro, Port Skills and Safety |
| Lunch and exhibition | |
| A practical demonstration from Attis (ID and advanced booking required) | Dr Andy Painting, Attis Engineering Solutions |
| Driving innovation at Portsmouth International Port | Chris Hatter, Portsmouth International Port |
| Reducing proximity risks with connected terminal systems | Sebastian Schwögler, Mi-Jack Europe |
| CCTV with AI analytics for safer port operations | Hao Zheng, RoboK |
| Making training accessible for port operations | Carl Appleton, Shape Associates |
| Break | |
| Introducing the TT Club and ICHCA Innovation in Safety Awards | Mike Yarwood, TT Club |
| Presentations from the 2026 TT Club/ICHCA awards | |
| Presentations from the 2026 TT Club/ICHCA awards | |
| Universal fire extinguishers: a joint member-supplier case study | Gary Milan, Newhaven Port with Craig Wright, Eastern Extinguishers |
| Digital safety and compliance | Pablo Aguirre, Stowlog |
| Conference summary and close | Debbie Cavaldoro, PSS |
| Drinks reception |
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