Valencia hosts global port innovation summit

Nine innovation hubs gathered in Valencia to strengthen international collaboration and shape the Port Innovators Network’s 2027 priorities

The Port Authority of Valencia has hosted the annual strategic meeting of the Port Innovators Network (PIN), bringing together representatives from nine international port innovation hubs to review progress and establish priorities for 2027.

The meeting marked the largest gathering in PIN’s history, with nine of its eleven innovation hubs represented. Founding members homePORT (Port of Hamburg), The PIER (Port of Halifax) and Opentop (Valenciaport) attended, alongside representatives from the ports of San Diego, Esbjerg, Bahía Blanca and Tyne, and thinkport VIENNA. NIMO (Northern Ireland Maritime & Offshore) also participated for the first time following its recent addition to the network.

Discussions reviewed activities undertaken throughout 2026, with members welcoming the network’s expansion and stronger collaboration through joint initiatives.

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