Flowing Forward: Youth for sustainable river transport

Join us as we navigate the future of river transport through innovation and youth engagement!

This international webinar, organized by the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade (FTTE) within the DanuRELY-WS project, will spotlight cutting-edge solutions for sustainable inland navigation and explore how we can make the sector more attractive and accessible to young professionals.

From green technologies to digital skills and career pathways - let’s unlock the full potential of our rivers, with youth leading the way.

Event Details:

  • Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025

  • Time: 10:00–11:30 CET

  • Location: Online
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🚢 Who Should Attend:

Students, researchers, innovators, and policy shapers interested in sustainable transport, innovation, and youth engagement.

🔹 Agenda Highlights:

🛥 Opening & Welcome
🛥 Expert Presentations on Innovations in River Transport:

  • Autonomous Waterborne Logistics – Exploring the future of smart inland waterway transport (Cyril Alias, DST, Duisburg, Germany)

  • Green Inland Ports – Innovations transforming inland ports into sustainable hubs (Saša Jovanović, iC consulenten Ziviltechniker GesmbH, Vienna, Austria)

🛥 Youth Inspiration & Engagement:

  • ⚓ Early-career exploration and innovation in river transport (Anita Abođi, FTTE, Belgrade, Serbia)

  • 🌍 Danube Youth Council – Opportunities for young people to influence policies and initiatives (Irene Schnait, Danube Strategy Point)

🌊 Interactive Discussion and Closing

Let's shape the future of sustainable river transport together!