Networking Opportunities

The 9th annual Smart Digital Ports of The Future will offer many networking opportunities for you to connect with industry professionals.

SDP Europe 2025 will take place in October 2025 and will provide an all-in-one experience for you to learn, network, eat, drink and sleep without having to leave the comfort of the hotel.

You will have the chance to connect with over 250 attendees,  including C-Level delegates from major Ports and Terminals representing more than 50 countries expected to attend in person.

Welcome Drinks

If your planning on arriving a day early, why not join us for our Welcome Drinks on the eve on the conference. Attending the Welcome Drinks is a great way to connect with other attendees before the official start of SDP 2025.

Evening Dinner

Day one of the event will conclude with an exclusive evening dinner, giving attendees the opportunity to continue their networking experience in a relaxed environment with great food and drink to make the evening more enjoyable!

Networking Sessions

The social hub for the conference, where you can catch up with likeminded industry experts to reflect on conference sessions so far and discuss ways in which you can potentially work together in the future. 

Grab a refreshment and network in an area designed to enhance connectivity between maritime professionals.

Our Event App

Our official event app for SDP 2025 will be Swapcard. This fantastic event networking app will allow you to search for, and connect with, other attendees, speakers and exhibitors before, during and after the conference. 

Use the app to arrange meetings and download the details of the people you have connected with to expand your business network.

Available via Web Browser or Mobile

The PTI Events App makes it easy to access SDP Europe 2025 content, browse attendees, book meetings, schedule your own agenda and much more!

Go to app.swapcard.com or download the PTI Events mobile app, then log in using the same email used to register for SDP Europe 2025.

Direct Networking – Attendees, exhibitors and speakers can connect and send each other meeting requests for a video call, bringing them as close to “face-to-face” as possible through technology.

Multitasking – watch sessions, connect with attendees and explore the exhibition stands all at the same time.  Never miss a thing!

Live Discussions – Live chat during each session allows attendees to interact with each other and with the speakers.  Submit your responses to polls, ask questions and leave your feedback on the sessions.

Export Contacts – keep in touch by exporting all your new contacts into an Excel sheet in one click, or export them directly onto your mobile phone.