• 3rd European Dredging Summit

    Dates:   2018 February 28 - 2018 March 1

    The world’s economic and physical landscapes are shifting. Changes in climate, funding and global trade are mirrored in changing client needs and contractor offerings. The latest in ACI’s global series of dredging summits will once again bring together leading experts and stakeholders from across the sector for two days of engaging presentations and interactive discussions tackling the latest challenges and opportunities facing the global dredging industry.

    ACI invites to take part in a balanced programme of technical, commercial, environmental and case-study-based discussions, and to meet industry thought leaders and senior-level decision-makers in an informal environment ideal for sharing ideas and making new contacts.

    Key topics:

    – Looking to the future of the dredging sector: market projections and economic outlooks

    – Case studies: lessons learned from projects completed and challenges overcome

    – Discussing the next level of cooperation needed to adapt to a changing climate

    – Management and beneficial reuse of sediment and dredged materials

    – Effectively drafting contracts to streamline projects and avoid disputes

    – Fostering stakeholder collaboration and communication for mutual benefit

    – Reducing emissions and environmental impact

    – Innovative techniques and technology for precise, efficient and cost-effective dredging

    Who will attend:

    • Dredging companies and contractors
    • Ports, port authorities and terminal operators
    • Industry associations
    • Project owners and local authorities
    • Policy-makers, regulators and government agencies
    • Technology and equipment suppliers
    • Environmental agencies
    • Hydrographic surveyors, geologists, civil and environmental engineers
    • Consultants, academics and research institutes

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