Event Sponsors 2024

Platinum & Official 5G Sponsor

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023. Verizon’s world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow.

Platinum Sponsor

Mawani was established as the General Corporation for Ports to oversee and develop Saudi Arabia’s ports, enhancing trade and passenger transport. A royal directive initiated the privatisation of the ports, driving efficiency and modernisation. Mawani, now the General Authority for Ports, leads all seaport operations and is aligned with Vision 2030 to transform Saudi Arabia into a global logistics leader, propelling the country to the forefront of the global maritime industry

Silver Sponsors

Awake.AI is a Finnish optimisation platform company whose solutions are focused on developing customised AI/ML models to optimise cargo flow through the ports, reduce waiting times and emissions. Awake’s AI-driven Logistics Platform is developed to bring together all maritime actors at sea, ports and land, making port operations more efficient, safe and sustainable. For Terminal Operators they optimise port calls with AI insights, for Port Authorities Awake.AI maximises the use of their existing port capacity, for Ship Operators they enable Just-in-Time (JIT) arrival and faster turnaround times and for Cargo Owners they bring full transparency to cargo flow in sea-port-land.

Citymesh is a preeminent Belgian technology company, serving as a pivotal solution partner for business clients with innovative challenges for nearly two decades. Established in 2006, the company specialises in offering both permanent and temporary connectivity solutions, utilising cutting-edge Wi-Fi, 0G, 4G, and 5G technologies. Citymesh operates across various sectors, including industry, logistics, public services, offshore markets, education, healthcare, and smart cities, and extends its services to numerous events and festivals. Citymesh distinguishes itself through its personalised approach and commitment to pioneering projects, such as the Safety Drone project, which leverages 5G technology to control drones that assist emergency services. As a member of the Cegeka group, Citymesh employs over 250 dedicated professionals, committed to delivering innovative solutions to their clients.

Esri is the world leader in the geographic information system (GIS) software industry. Their software allows port professionals to visually analyse their networks and operations, which result in better, faster decisions that improve efficiency, productivity and profitability. Esri technology also integrates your IT systems into one enterprise application resulting in superior systems integration from the office into the field.

GE Power Conversion, part of GE Vernova, applies the science and systems of power conversion to help drive the electric transformation of the world’s energy infrastructure. Designing and delivering advanced motor, drive and control technologies that help improve the efficiency and decarbonisation of energy-intense processes and systems, helping to accelerate the energy transition across marine, energy and industrial applications. GE Power Conversion is at the heart of electrifying tomorrow’s energy.

Kale Logistics Solutions is a global vertical SaaS company, providing a suite of software solutions for the logistics industry. It counts several Fortune 500 companies including large seaports, and airports as its customers. With in-depth domain knowledge and technical expertise, Kale has developed a suite of comprehensive digital enterprise solutions. Its flagship product is the Cargo Community Platform, which offer a single source of data to support operational flows, disseminating information to various stakeholders and facilitating the paperless exchange of trade-related data between stakeholders. Kale has offices in India, UAE, Kenya, Netherlands, Malaysia, R. Congo, Colombia, Canada and USA. It engages with 5500+ clients in 40+ countries.

Port Community System (PCS) from Kale is a UNESCAP award winning innovative platform developed to not only bring together the stakeholders both from land and port-side onto a single platform but also facilitate government-to-business, business-to-government and business-to-business transactions in a highly secured environment. It currently engages with 50+ ports and 250+ terminals globally.

Panasonic Connect Europe strives to link businesses to a brighter future by integrating cutting-edge technologies with their specialised hardware. Drawing on their extensive manufacturing history and expertise, they deliver advanced services that add value, solve challenges, and contribute to a more sustainable future for our customers.

At the forefront of rugged technology, TOUGHBOOK division provides robust, high-performance solutions across industries. Renowned for reliability, their mobile devices redefine productivity in challenging environments. Tailored for the unique demands such as Ports & Harbours, their expertise drives digitisation, optimising operations industry-wide: crane maintenance, in-vehicle integration, mobility asset tracking and 5G private networks support.

Bronze Sponsor

The Acceleration Agency is the leading digital innovation firm that has the strategic experience, digital expertise, and agility to scale quickly to solve complex business objectives in both consumer and enterprise spaces. They are the leader in Active Digital Twins for real-time visualisation and simulation for a wide range of industries and domains. Their digital expertise delivers scalable and secure solutions that are adaptable and agile while utilising AI/ML, edge computing, and IoT sensors. The Acceleration Agency design and deliver native products in 3D with gaming engines, web applications, and complete end-to-end platforms for advanced visualisation, enabling simulations and real-time data-driven decision-support. They are biased to action and their clients include some of the biggest brands in the world: Disney, Carnival, Universal, and more.

The Alliance for Private Networks is championing the global industry adoption of private networks by educating the ecosystem and providing publicly available tools that ease deployment, such as:

Uni5G technology blueprints leverage 3GPP 5G standards to define profiling and classification requirements, enabling industry verticals to efficiently deploy their own optimised, reliable, and secure 5G private network in any available spectrum.
Their unique global PLMN-ID simplifies the path to private network deployment and accelerates the ecosystem.
Acting as a 3GPP Market Representation Partner, the Alliance welcomes alignment with industry organisations that share their vision for global private network adoption in any available spectrum.

Brunel University London is birthplace of the Green Yard Scheduler (GYS), an innovative solution to promote the sustainability and productivity of container terminals in their transition to net zero. As a dynamic and research-intensive university with global ambitions, Brunel University London fosters far-reaching networking, global collaborations, and research impact. Following successful implementation of the GYS at the Port of Vigo in Spain, Brunel University London seeks to promote its reach and impact through pilot testing and implementation in other ports.

GISGRO is a pioneering Finnish SaaS company offering a new-generation Port Management Information System based on port digital twin. GISGRO is the most visual and intuitive PMIS System for all port departments and is used in 50 ports around 12 countries concentrating on business-critical operations.

Moffatt & Nichol is a multidisciplinary, full-service professional services firm that has expertise in structural, marine, and waterfront facilities; civil, coastal, mechanical, and electrical design; marine construction cost engineering; and inspection and rehabilitation. Moffatt & Nichol provides creative and practical solutions in the field of port engineering. Moffatt & Nichol, a recognized leader for over 75 years in the planning, design, and operations of ports and maritime infrastructure, has played a vital role in developing terminal and waterfront facilities worldwide.

From the advent of containerization to today’s complex goods movement trends, environmental regulations, and sophisticated technologies, Moffatt & Nichol has built an international reputation for providing innovative solutions to support virtually any port, maritime, or freight transportation assignment.

Evening Dinner Sponsor

SSH is a leading defensive cybersecurity company that secures communications and access for and between humans, systems, and networks. Our customers include a variety of enterprises, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to SMBs across sectors such as Finance, Retail, Industrial, Critical Infrastructure, Healthcare, and Government. Including leaders in providing industrial machinery for ports and services for global shipping. We help our customers secure their business in the hybrid cloud and distributed IT and OT infrastructures. Our biometric, passwordless, and keyless PrivX Zero Trust solutions reduce costs and complexity while quantum-safe encryption keeps critical connections future-proof. Our teams and partners in North America, Europe, and Asia ensure customer success. The company’s shares (SSH1V) are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

Lunch Sponsor

Three Group Solutions delivers wholesale, enterprise, and IoT solutions that leverage CK Hutchison’s global mobile networks, partner networks, and CK Hutchison’s expertise in ports and related services, retail, and infrastructure. CK Hutchison Group Telecom operates the 3 networks in Italy, the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, and Ireland. It also holds a majority interest in Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited (HTHKH), providing cutting-edge mobile services in Hong Kong and Macau. Hutchison Asia Telecom (HAT) comprises CK Hutchison’s mobile operations in three rapidly growing Asian markets – Indonesia, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. Hutchison Ports, the world’s leading port investor, developer, and operator, is also a member of CK Hutchison Holdings. This unique position enables Three Group Solutions to offer customers the best solution designers, engineers, and go-to-market specialists across CK Hutchison, in addition to market expertise.

Exhibitor

Airwayz revolutionises airspace management with its DynamicUTM technology, enabling scalable multi-drone operations for inspection, monitoring, delivery, emergency response, and more. Their AI-driven system integrates data from manned and unmanned systems, weather services, and local authorities, providing real-time, autonomous decision-making for seamless and safe drone operations. With over 30,000 autonomous flights conducted worldwide, Airwayz is the leading UTM service provider, including for the groundbreaking commercial project at the Port of Rotterdam. Join us to explore how Airwayz can enhance operations, security, and logistics in ports globally.

JPH is a leading multinational business group specializing in comprehensive technological solutions for ports and the supply chain community in Latin America. With presence in the USA, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Mexico, we are the only provider of end-to-end solutions tailored to the unique needs of the region.

Our mission is to drive the transformation of ports through innovative technology. By leveraging cutting-edge tools like IoT, Big Data, Blockchain, AI, and ML, we help ports become more efficient, sustainable, and secure. Our solutions foster transparency, collaboration, and economic competitiveness, ensuring a thriving foreign trade environment.

JPH’s vision is to create smart, resilient ports that lead the way in the automation revolution. We are committed to simplifying processes, promoting critical thinking, and embracing the latest industry trends while maintaining transparency and ethical standards.

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Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organisation that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 55 years. Its consulting-led, cognitive powered, portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile™ delivery model, recognised as a benchmark of excellence in software development

XRF specialises in developing software solutions to aid decision-making for complex scenarios. By leveraging extended reality and artificial intelligence, XRF transforms critical information into visually engaging and easily accessible formats. Their innovative approach has earned an international clientele, including the the Port of Valencia, and Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Line project