19th World Conference Cities and Ports: A Resounding Success in Shaping Sustainable Urban-Port Futures

The 19th World Conference Cities and Ports, organized by the International Association Cities and Ports (AIVP) in cooperation with Port Authority of Lisbon, concluded with resounding success, drawing over 400 participants, almost 100 speakers, from more than 50 countries. Held from the 27th to the 29th of November at the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal, this year’s conference demonstrated the vital role of collaboration in addressing the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of cities and ports.Under the theme "Open Piers: Steering flows between people, planet, and port cities," the event provided a platform for engaging discussions, innovative ideas, and actionable strategies to align port development with urban sustainability goals. Conference Highlights The conference featured a rich program of keynote addresses, expert panels, workshops, and site visits, all designed to foster global dialogue and knowledge sharing.AIVP General Assembly: On the 27th of November, the AIVP members renewed their board, confirming Mr. Edouard Philippe as president and Mr. Mohamed Ouanaya, as their treasurer, and chosing Mr. Alberto Cappato as the new vice president of AIVP, and Ms. Francesca Morucci as the new secretary general.Ratification of the AIVP Agenda 2030: On the first day of the conference the mayors of Lisbon, Mr. Carlos Moedas, and Oeiras, Mr. Isaltino Morais, the President of the Port Authority of Lisbon, Mr. Carlos Correia, and the first secretary of Lisbon’s Metropolitan Area, Mr. Carlos Humberto de Carvalho, ratified with the president of AIVP, Mr. Edouard Philippe, the Agenda 2030 demonstrating their commitment for a sustainable port city territory. Prize Antoine Rufenacht: The program…