Introducing the AIVP Venice Conference moderators

In preparation for our AIVP Venice Conference, which will take place from the 16th to the 18th of November 2023, we have asked the moderators of the sessions to introduce themselves. They have also taken this opportunity to introduce the topic they will be moderating and its importance. We look forward to seeing everyone in Venice! Geraldine Knatz Could you please introduce yourself and tell us which session you will be moderating? I am the moderator for the session “Engaging communities for a shared port city vision” and will participate in the launch of the Rufenacht Prize. After over three decades working in the port industry, most recently as the CEO of the Port of Los Angeles, I am now devoting a considerable part of my life working on a long-term vision to restore and reactivate the old warehousing district of the Port of Los Angeles. You can learn more about that at a later panel on day 1! Why is the subject of developing joint port-city visions with citizens of interest to you? While we believe we have good ideas for how to engage the community in this exciting project at Los Angeles, inspiration often comes from listening to and learning what others around the world are doing at the port-city interface. Gunnar Platz Could you please introduce yourself and tell us which session you will be moderating? I am Gunnar, Managing partner of PLANCO Consulting, a German based consultancy working in the fields of transport and logistics. Our clients are public administrations on regional, national and international level as well as private organisations. Our range of services cover feasibility studies, development concepts, traffic forecasts, support with funding applications and policy advice. I am moderating the session “Future Tech for the port city of tomorrow”. Why is the subject of collaborating on and implementing innovative technologies of interest to you? I have been working for many ports and supported them with preparing development concepts. In almost all ports potential conflicts between port development and city development are a challenge for the port. To improve the communication between port and city and create a…