On 1 July, members are invited to join a special online Harbor Café introducing a new IAPH mentoring programme designed to strengthen technology leadership across the Association’s regular member ports. This one-year initiative will enable targeted knowledge transfer between experienced CIOs and CTOs and emerging or newly appointed technology leaders, creating valuable opportunities for professional development, peer learning, and leadership growth. At 13.00 CEST, join moderator Patrick Verhoeven (IAPH managing director) as he explores the new scheme with Jens Meier (IAPH president and Hamburg Port Authority CEO), Myriel Newerla (head of executive board office, Hamburg Port Authority) and Nicola Good (director, 8th Street Communications). During this session, the group will present the programme’s objectives, structure, timeline, and expected outcomes, as well as explain how ports can participate as mentors or mentees. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, share perspectives, and explore how the programme can support their digital transformation ambitions. Whether you are an experienced technology executive eager to share your expertise, or a new leader seeking guidance, we encourage your port to get involved. Invites to the 1 July Harbor Café will be issued shortly – please contact IAPH director publications and database management, Fumiko Yamaji if you experience any issues with registration.
