The next edition of the ISPT conference on October 29 marks our 20th anniversary. At the same time, the context in which industry operates is rapidly changing. Together with North Sea Port we dive into the question of how industry can move forward in the energy and circular materials transition in these turbulent times.
Industry under pressure
The process industry is facing high energy prices, scarce resources and geopolitical uncertainty. Without accelerating industrial innovation, Europe will lose both its competitiveness and strategic autonomy. But companies can no longer work on innovation alone. There is a clear need for solutions and innovations that require cross-sectoral collaboration.
Connect, collaborate and innovate: together
ISPT and North Sea Port share a strong belief: meaningful progress starts with collaboration. That is why this year’s conference centres on collaboration with a capital ‘C’. How do we move from ambition to action? And how do we build partnerships that actually deliver impact?
The role of North Sea Port
For North Sea Port, security of supply is essential. This includes energy, critical raw materials and food. At the same time, the port aims to remain competitive while creating value for society and the environment.
With over 550 companies in its industrial cluster, North Sea Port is actively working on a future-proof and resilient system. Its strategic plan towards 2030 provides a clear direction.
During the conference, North Sea Port will share practical insights. How does it navigate today’s rapidly changing landscape? And how does it translate collaboration into concrete actions across companies, governments and society?
ISPT: 20 years of accelerating innovation
For two decades, ISPT has brought together industry, academia and government to accelerate sustainable innovation in the process industry.
At the conference, ISPT will reflect on its role and share its vision for the future. How can its proven collaboration model be scaled to North-West Europe? And how can we further strengthen open innovation ecosystems?
As Tjeerd Jongsma, director of ISPT, puts it:
“In the Netherlands, ISPT has proven to be a key driver of industrial innovation. We are ready to take our unique collaboration model to the next level in North-West Europe. Who wants to join us?”
What to expect
The conference brings together leaders from industry, policymakers and academia. Together with experts in geopolitics, industrial innovation and finance, we will explore practical ways to move forward.
Expect:
- Concrete examples of cross-sector collaboration.
- Insights into managing risk and creating business value.
- New connections across the value chain.
- An inspiring boat tour through the port of North Sea Port
Join us on October 29 in Terneuzen and be part of the next phase of industrial collaboration.