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From 3 to 6 November 2026, HAROPA PORT will take part in the AIVP World Conference on Cities and Ports, hosted this year in Dunkirk, France.

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A global event fostering city-port dialogue

Organized annually by the AIVP (International Association of Cities and Ports), the conference brings together port leaders, local authorities, businesses and experts from around the world.

Its objective is to encourage dialogue and share best practices for building sustainable relationships between cities and ports, while addressing today's major challenges.

The 2026 edition will focus on the theme: “Cities and Ports in Motion: It's Our Move!”

Conferences you won’t want to miss

Several highlights and conferences will be held from November 3 to 6.

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Antoine BERBAIN, Deputy CEO of HAROPA PORT, will participate in the roundtable discussion “Blue spaces in Port Cities: welcoming re-emerging leisure uses while ensuring safe coexistence” from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Also participating in this roundtable discussion will be:

  • Antoine GUILLOU, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of the Seine Corridor and the Canals - City of Paris
  • Ángel PULIDO HERNANDEZ, Director of the Port of Seville,
  • Barbara VAN DER STEEN, CEO of GFE - General Floating Equipment B.V.,
  • Maxime LAROUSSI, Founder and Co-Manager of Urban Agency / Copenhagen.

Why attend?

  • Inspiring conferences and expert keynote speeches,
  • Innovative case studies and practical feedback from around the world,
  • Unique networking opportunities with industry leaders and decision-makers.

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