Events

Technology Transfer Workshops

As part of the PLATINA4Action project, Technology Transfer Workshops were organised witrh the main aim to disseminate information to vessel owners to inform them on the options for reduction of climate change and air pollutant emissions in view of the transition towards a zero-emission inland fleet.

The following Technology Transfer workshops have taken place:
– The first workshop took place on 30 May 2024 in Gorinchem, The Netherlands.
– The second workshop took place on 4 December 2024 in Antwerp.
– The third workshop took place on 26 & 27 May 2025 in Duisburg.
– The fourth workshop took place on 3 November 2025 in Budapest.
– The fifth workshop took place on 4 June 2026 in Gorinchem, The Netherlands.

Presentations and recordings from the past Technology Transfer Workshops are available at: Past Events – Platina4Action

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.

The 3rd and Final Stage Event takes place on Tuesday 17 November 2026 in Brussels at the Hotel NH Brussels EU Berlaymont (hybrid).

Scroll below for more information, the draft agenda and register!

Past Events

UPCOMING EVENT

Third and Final Stage Event: Tuesday 17 November 2026 Brussels, Belgium

Explore the latest PLATINA4Action results and join the discussion on the future of European inland waterway transport (IWT), from policy and research priorities to zero-emission deployment and industry perspectives. All sessions include audience Q&A.

Location: Hotel NH Brussels EU Berlaymont
Format: Hybrid
Host: European IWT Platform

PLATINA4Action | Programme Tuesday 17 November

Morning sessions

09:00–09:30 | Registration and welcome coffee
Hosted by the European IWT Platform team.

09:30–10:20 | PLATINA4Action project overview
An introduction to the project and its key objectives, alongside a high-level policy perspective.

10:20–11:00 | Session 1: Future EU IWT Agenda and Policy Priorities
NAIADES III monitoring, the future IWT policy agenda and policy gaps, with a focus on competitiveness, resilience and sustainability.

11:00–11:30 | Coffee break

11:30–12:00 | Session 2: Research, Development & Innovation Roadmap for IWT
Research and innovation priorities towards 2035 and beyond, the ZEWT Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA), and future funding and deployment needs.

12:00–13:00 | Panel 1: Wider European Perspective
A discussion on transport resilience, industrial strategy, logistics, energy and multimodal transport.

13:00–14:00 | Lunch

Afternoon sessions

14:00–14:35 | Sessions 3A & 3B: Vessel Labelling and Performance Indicators

3A — Vessel Labelling on EU Waterways
Presentation of the proposed labelling concept for inland vessels, its policy relevance and potential applications for the sector.

3B — Energy and Emission Performance Indicators
Methodologies for air pollutant emissions, greenhouse gas performance and energy efficiency indicators, including baseline data and an implementation roadmap.

14:35–15:10 | Session 4: Zero-Emission Innovation and Deployment
Breakthrough concepts, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, deployment barriers, pilot actions, action plans and funding instruments.

15:10–15:35 | Coffee break

15:35–15:55 | Panel 2: Industry Perspective
The sector’s contribution to competitiveness, resilience and sustainability.

Industry representatives discuss the practical relevance of PLATINA4Action results, focusing on:

Infrastructure requirements and priorities
The green transition: deployment barriers and viable business cases
Skills, workforce needs and the human element

15:55–16:30 | Final Feedback Session: What Should Be Taken Forward?
Stakeholders reflect on the most relevant PLATINA4Action results and priorities for the future.

16:30–16:45 | Closing remarks
Key messages and conclusions from the day.

From 17:00 | Networking cocktail
Continue the conversation and connect with fellow participants at the same venue.