Conference Agenda

April 22-24, 2026 | Tortola, British Virgin Islands

8:00 AM
break

Registration & Welcome Coffee

9:00 AM
keynote

Opening Ceremony

Welcome address and official opening of the PortVision Conference 2026 and 35th Anniversary celebrations.

9:30 AM
keynote

Opening Keynote: The Future of Caribbean Ports

A visionary address on the evolving landscape of Caribbean maritime operations and the role of innovation in shaping the future.

10:30 AM
break

Coffee Break & Networking

11:00 AM
session

Digital Transformation in Port Operations

Exploring smart port technologies, IoT integration, and data-driven decision making for modern seaport management.

12:30 PM
break

Lunch

1:30 PM
session

Sustainable Port Development in the Caribbean

Strategies for environmentally responsible port development, green energy adoption, and reducing carbon footprint in maritime operations.

3:00 PM
break

Afternoon Break

3:30 PM
panel

Panel: Navigating Climate Challenges in Island Port Operations

Industry leaders discuss strategies for building resilient port infrastructure in the face of climate change and extreme weather events.

6:00 PM
networking

Welcome Reception

An evening of networking and hospitality to kick off the conference.

8:30 AM
break

Morning Coffee

9:00 AM
session

Maritime Security and ISPS Compliance

Best practices for port security, international ship and port facility security code compliance, and emerging security technologies.

10:30 AM
break

Coffee Break

11:00 AM
session

Port Infrastructure and Climate Resilience

Engineering solutions and strategic planning for climate-resilient port infrastructure in small island developing states.

12:30 PM
break

Lunch

1:30 PM
session

Cruise Tourism and Port Revenue Optimization

Maximizing economic benefits from cruise tourism while balancing environmental and community considerations.

3:00 PM
break

Afternoon Break

3:30 PM
workshop

Workshop: Port Management Best Practices

Interactive workshop on operational efficiency, stakeholder management, and strategic planning for port authorities.

8:30 AM
break

Morning Coffee

9:00 AM
session

Regional Collaboration in Maritime Development

Exploring partnerships and collaborative frameworks for strengthening Caribbean maritime infrastructure and connectivity.

10:30 AM
break

Coffee Break

11:00 AM
keynote

BVIPA: 35 Years of Maritime Excellence

A retrospective on the BVI Ports Authority's 35-year journey and its vision for the future.

12:00 PM
keynote

Closing Ceremony & Conference Summary

Wrap-up of key takeaways, next steps, and closing remarks.

12:30 PM
networking

Farewell Lunch & Networking

A final opportunity to connect with fellow attendees and continue building relationships.