Hundreds of urban and maritime leaders gathered in Brooklyn from November 18–21 to explore sustainable waterfront development, including the Brooklyn Marine Terminal vision and the “Blue Highways” initiative.
Explore, right now, via our interactive map, all the sites you will visit during the boat tour on Thursday, 20 November.
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in New York’s maritime and port-city transformations!
On the occasion of the 20th World Conference Cities and Ports, we have prepared a Digital Tote Bag bringing together all the useful resources to extend the event experience: documents, presentations, practical information, and exclusive content.
Dr. Sarah Kapnick, climate and finance expert at J.P. Morgan, will share her vision on the resilience and sustainability of port cities at the AIVP World Conference City & Port.
In September 2025, the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Vision Plan was approved, paving the way to transform 122 acres of waterfront into a modern port and vibrant mixed-use hub.
Join us on Thursday, 20 November for the AIVP gala dinner at Industry City, Brooklyn’s vibrant hub of creativity, innovation, and history. Enjoy an evening of networking, art, and a festive atmosphere.
NYCEDC stands out for its visionary projects to reinvent ports and waterfronts. From the Harbour of the Future initiative to the development of an offshore wind port and the NYC Ferry network, the city is shaping a model of resilience, innovation and maritime sustainability for future generations.
The second preparatory webinar for the World Conference explored the resilience of port cities and its influence on their urban, economic, and environmental development.
The Brooklyn Marine Terminal will be transformed through a historic $3.5 billion plan: a modern maritime port, 6,000 housing units including affordable homes, public spaces, and industrial and cultural facilities. Approved after broad consensus and a year of community engagement, the project now enters environmental review.
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.
