#YoungEuroport

#YoungEuroport on Friday 7 November
Join the Next Gen in Maritime!

Are you a student, recent graduate, young professional or company looking for new talent in the maritime or offshore industry? Then you should not miss the #YoungEuroport program on Friday 7 November. Meet fellow talents, socialize and connect with industry leaders, pitch your ideas, and explore the future in maritime.

Young Maritime Breakfast in NL Pavilion
Time: Friday 7 November, 10:00 - 12:00h
Place: NL Pavilion by NMT-IRO (Hall 1)

Kick off your day with a breakfast session, hosted by Young NMT IRO, and YoungShip. This interactive event brings together students and young professionals from various maritime-related studies and backgrounds. Take part in speed dating, give short pitches, and put your request for internships or projects on the 'brick wall’.
Register here: Young Europort 2025 - Register
More information: [email protected]

YoungEuroport Finance Debate
Time: Friday 7 november, 10:00 - 13:00h
Place: Ship Finance Pavilion - Hall 5

A lively debate on a ship finance case with interested students and young professionals from the maritime and finance sector.

Innovation Connection Meeting
Time: Friday 7 November from 11:00 - 12:00h
Place: Green Stage (Hall 6)

The Rotterdam Mainport Institute (RMI), Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), together with Dutch Maritime Network (NML) and City of Rotterdam will organize the Innovation Connection Meeting where students, professors and professionals connect and share new ideas for sustainable seas.

Key-notes by Rosanne van Houwelingen, project manager innovation at NMT-IRO on circularity and Maurice Jansen, professor Port & Shipping on wind-assisted shipping (Erasmus University).
Inspiring presentations of professors of applied science, researchers, research-lecturers and professionals from the field.
Demo-presentations of students on AR, VR and AI

Who Should Attend?

Students (especially interesting for students from STC, RMI, CMI, EAS, RBS & EUR), who want to explore the maritime and logistics sector for projects and research, build their network and find internships.
Professionals (both current and former) who are engaged in the sector and wish to share knowledge with upcoming young professionals while staying informed.
Companies looking for fresh ideas and emerging talent.

Register here: Young Europort 2025 - Register
More information: [email protected]

#YoungEuroport Network Lunch
Time: Friday 7 November from 12:00 - 13:00h
Place: Networking Lounge 'The Club’ (Hall 6)

Enjoy this free network lunch for Young Europort attendees, for both students and professionals hosted by the City of Rotterdam. Meet like-minded peers, share ideas, and expand your network over delicious food.
Register here: Young Europort 2025 - Register
More information: [email protected]

Guided Student Tours
Time: Friday 7 November from 12:00 - 15:00h and repeated upon interest
Place: leaving from the Green Stage (Hall 6)

We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive tour for Young Professionals and maritime educational institutions along the Circular Route during Europort 2025, on Friday, 7 November 2025, from 12:00 to 15:00 at Rotterdam Ahoy.

Circular Tour Program - Young Professionals (by invite only)

12:00 | Plenary Session at the Green Stage (Hall 6 - 6106)

CEAD | Charléne van Wingerden
Rethinking How We Build Ships: A Sustainable Future Through 3D Printing

13:00 | Start of the Guided Circular Route

Explore the exhibition floor together with fellow Young Professionals.

15:00 | Closing Session

At the Rotterdam Maritime Capital of Europe & Port of Rotterdam stand (Hall 2 - 2408).

Please be on time — the plenary session will start promptly at 12:00 on the Green Stage.

Dive deeper into the exhibition with short, guided tours focused on:

Wind-assisted shipping
Circular shipbuilding and -repair
Energy Transition in shipping

These tours are exclusively for students and young professionals. You can either sign up for separate tours or for all 3.
Register here: Young Europort 2025 - Register
More information: [email protected]