Europort Update june 2017

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Europort wishes to extend a warmwelcome to exhibitors, visitors and official delegations coming from around the world to
share their insights and experiences. Our project teamwill be happy to assist with visa applications and hotel arrangements,
and a free shuttle service, carrying guests from their hotels to Rotterdam Ahoy and vice versa, will be also available.
A WARM WELCOME
TO INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS
Europort 2017 will feature an extensive social
programme that will ensure that visitors’ stay in
Rotterdam is an enjoyable one, and help strengthen
customer relationships after the exhibition opening
hours are over.
Rotterdam has much to offer and visitors may want
to extend their stay beyond the exhibition dates.
Lonely Planet recently described Rotterdam as
“one of Europe’s most exhilarating cities right now.”
The respected guide highlights the futuristic
architecture, inspired local initiatives such as
inner-city canal surfing, a proliferation of art, and a
plethora of drinking, dining and nightlife venues.
Plenty of information about the city and what’s
on can be found on Rotterdam’s promotional
website
Rotterdam is The Netherlands’ second-largest city
and has a diverse, multi-ethnic community, a strong
maritime tradition centred on Europe’s busiest port
and a wealth of top-class museums and galleries.
Why not add a few days to your stay and explore
dynamic Rotterdam?
EUROPORT AT A GLANCE
• 10 exhibition halls covering
45,000 m² of exhibition space
• 1,111 exhibitors from 45 countries
• 470 international exhibitors
• 15 country pavilions
• 29,174 visitors from 40 countries
• 5,690 international visitors
• 1,955 conference delegates
Organised by Fathom News, the prestigious judging
panel will identify the maritime industry’s leading
technology solutions and those players making a
real difference in creating a smart, connected and
sustainable maritime future.
The winners will be announced at the ceremony
to be held at Europort on the evening of Tuesday
7th November. For more information, contact
Further details will be
released on the Europort website soon.
WHO WILL WIN THE FIRST SMART SHIP AWARD?
We are excited to announce that the first awards dedicated solely to
the digital transformation of shipping will be held at Europort 2017.