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, grant schemes and breakthrough solutions for the inland fleet.

The upcoming workshop does focus on the transition to zero‑emission inland waterway transport, covering the latest insights on FAME fuels, decarbonisation choices, and practical tools for vessel operators. The language will be Dutch and the workshop is aimed at Dutch speaking inland vessel owners and operators.

Participants will learn about the SYNERGETICS decision support web tool and the SYNERGETICS handbook that support entrepreneurs in selecting suitable sustainable technologies for their vessel type and operational profile. The programme also explains national and European funding opportunities: the upcoming large national grant scheme for capital investments and the EU Innovation Fund which also covers operational costs, and how they can be combined.
The workshop takes place on 4 June 2026 between 9:30 and 13:00 hrs at Evenementenhal Gorinchem, Franklinweg 2, 4207 HZ Gorinchem, The Netherlands, ahead of the 3rd day of the Maritime & Industry Fair. The workshop concludes with a free networking lunch.

It is an in-person workshop (not hybrid). After the workshop, the presentations and also a video registration including English subtitles will be shared to allow a broader group to benefit from the information provided at the workshop.

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.

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
  • Video Day 1 part 1
  • Video Day 1 part 2
• BinSmart – 8. Treffen der Begleitforschungsgruppe May 27, 09:00 – 14:00
  • Video Day 2 part 1
  • Video Day 2 part 2

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).