Navigating Change: Innovating Ports, Cities and Climate

Port cities are increasingly at the epicenter of global transformations. Facing the consequences of climate change, geopolitical shifts, and growing socio-economic inequality, these complex urban-maritime centers are tasked with designing and implementing adaptive strategies to increase their resiliency and balance global trends with local concerns. The usual tensions that are present in port cities have been exacerbated, motivated by global shifts questioning societal challenges and forcing unexpected changes on trade and development policies.

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From November 18 to 21, 2025, in New York, the 20th World Conference Cities and Ports will bring together stakeholders and experts to envision more resilient port cities in the face of climate change, economic challenges, and global transformations.
Ahead of the AIVP World Conference New York 2025, we hosted the first part of our webinar series on 9th September 2025 to explore the latest trends and innovations in ports, cities, and climate action. This session offered a sneak peek into the highlights and discussions you can expect at the upcoming conference in November.
The future of Blue Tech relies on global collaboration. Through its Blue Economy Incubator, the Port of San Diego demonstrates how ports can drive sustainable innovation and scale solutions for a resilient ocean economy.
Boat tour of New York’s main port developments. Lunch and workshops on board. Among the projects to discover (lunch on board) among the sites visited...
We have negotiated a special rate of USD 349 per room, per night for participants wishing to stay between November 14 and 25, 2025. The number of rooms at this rate is limited, so book early!
Discover the invitation message from the CEO of NYCEDC and learn more about the upcoming conference highlights and opportunities.

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