As the 2024 World Ports Conference draws closer, IAPH will stimulate debate around a major conference topic, with webinars on 10 September and 11 September that explore the topic of ‘preparing for the inevitable – how ports can prepare themselves against cyber-attacks’. Following successful #IAPH2024 webinars held in June that focused on sourcing electricity for ports, these two ninety-minute interactive sessions will feature port cybersecurity experts from IAPH members, leading-edge technology advisors and providers all exploring how ports can identify gaps in their defences. This includes the perspective from the ship-shore interface, best practices shared from other sectors, and the kind of crisis-management support offered if an attack takes place. Attendees will also get an update from IAPH on the latest IMO regulatory developments in cyber-security management. Attendees can register for sessions either on Tuesday 10 September or Wednesday 11 September. Two in-person cybersecurity workshops, organised in partnership with the University of Plymouth, are planned for the World Ports Conference, with limited places on offer to registered attendees.