Events
Technology Transfer Workshops
As part of the PLATINA4Action project, Technology Transfer Workshops are held to disseminate information to vessel owners to inform them om the options for reduction of climate change and air pollutrant emissions in view of the transition towards a zero-emission inland fleet.
Past Technology Transfer workshops:
– The first workshop took place on May 30, 2024 in Gorinchem, The Netherlands.
– The second workshop took place on 4 December 2024 in Antwerp.
– The third workshop took place on 26 and 27 May 2025 in Duisburg.
– The fourth workshop took place on 3 November 2025 in Budapest.
Upcoming Technology Transfer workshops:
– The fifth and final workshop is planned to take place on 4 June 2026 in Gorinchem, The Netherlands, back to back with the 2026 Maritime Industry fair.
Presentations and recordings from the past Technology Transfer Workshops are available below.
Stage Events
Stage Events proved to be valuable in PLATINA3 for communication and dissemination to the key stakeholders. Therefore, the successful approach is continued with a first Stage Event which took place on 6 November 2024 in Brussels. This was followed by a second Stage Event in 2025 in Budapest on 4 November 2025.
SAVE THE DATE: The final Stage Event takes place on 17 November 2026 in Brussels.
Presentations and recordings from the first two Stage Events are available below.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fifth Technology Transfer Workshop: 4 June 2026 Gorinchem, The Netherlands
The PLATINA4Action Technology Transfer Workshops are dedicated events organized for regional shippers, fleet operators, and shipowners to demonstrate relevant technologies, innovations, and breakthrough solutions for the inland fleet. This workshop will invite technology providers to demonstrate their products and services, and regulators to present the state of play of relevant technology regulatory frameworks development.
More information and registration for the 5th Technology Transfer Workshop will made available in due course.
Third Stage Event: October/November 2026 Brussels, Belgium
The PLATINA4Action Stage events are interactive events, consisting of a series of thematic sessions reflecting the progress of the PLATINA4Action project. Stakeholders are invited to participate actively, share their opinions, and discuss relevant problems.
More information and registration for the 3rd Stage Event will made available in due course.
PAST EVENTS
Fourth Technology Transfer Workshop: 3 November 2025 Budapest, Hungary (hybrid)
The 4th Technology Transfer Workshop was hosted by Danube Commission as a hybrid event. It will consisted of two interactive sessions:
- “Steps towards decarbonization and emission reductions in IWT”
This thematic session focused on energy transition, alternative fuels, and greening of the inland fleet. This session showcased relevant technologies, in particular, in the Danube region, and discussing the Danube fleet zero-emission roadmap. - “Digitalization in IWT”
This thematic session addressed digitalization in IWT as one of the important pillars in the future development of smart and connected IWT and the related actions of NAIADES III. Leading EU-funded projects were invited to contribute to this session.
The video registration (webex recording) can be found here: Video 3 november
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Second Stage Event: 4 November 2025 Budapest, Hungary (hybrid)
The 2nd Stage Event was hosted by the Danube Commission as a hybrid event.
Main topics discussed during the 2nd Stage event were:
- “EU IWT Policy” aiming to support policy discussions to achieve modal shift and zero-emission IWT, and to align policy objectives with the sector’s main priorities and needs;
- “Standards for energy and emission indicators for individual inland vessels on EU waterways” addresses important issues such as the development of the relevant methodologies for greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions and energy performance;
- “Zero-emission innovations and their deployment/roll-out” focuses on the cost of greening, TCO modelling, market outlook for renewable fuels, good practices, existing barriers, and opportunities on the operational and investment levels.
- “Human element in IWT and its future development” addresses relevant crewing issues in IWT, the need for skilled labor, education, and training.
- European IWT Projects Cooperation Platform presents EU projects’ cooperation for creating synergies and added value.
The video registration (webex recording) can be found here: Video 4 November
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Third Technology Transfer Workshop 26 and 27 May 2025 Duisburg (lunch-to-lunch)
Inland shipping operators, technology providers and the inland shipping-related R&D community did meet on May 26 & 27, 2025, in Duisburg. The PLATINA4Action, SYNERGETICS and BinSmart projects organised the event to discuss these key topics:
- Experiences with novel propulsion systems on inland and coastal vessels
- Technologies for improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of ships
- Funding opportunities in inland navigation
- Presentation of the second phase of BinSmart
The event was split into two parts:
- PLATINA4Action – Technology Transfer Workshop May 26, 12:00 – 18:00
- BinSmart – 8. Treffen der Begleitforschungsgruppe May 27, 09:00 – 14:00
Participation in both days was free of charge. The event was funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BinSmart) and the EU’s Horizon Europe Research & Innovation Programme (PLATINA4Action, SYNERGETICS).
Second Technology Transfer Workshop 4 December 2024 Antwerp
First Stage Event 6 November 2024 Brussels
First Technology Transfer Workshop 30 May 2024 at Maritime & Industry Fair Gorinchem (NL)
