Niels Vanlaer

Chair IAPH Risk and resilience Committee Harbour Master | Port of Antwerp-Bruges Antwerp, Belgium
Niels Vanlaer

Biography

Niels Vanlaer is Harbour Master for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges where he also holds the function of Harbour Safety & Security manager. Next to that he is also PhD researcher in the field of organisational resilience of critical infrastructures and he is the chair of the technical committee on Risk & Resilience of the IAPH.

Sessions

11:35h
Panel Session | TOMOROW.BLUE ECONOMY

Redefining the Battle Against Crime & Trafficking

Sasha Twining
Sasha Twining The Corporate Facilitator Journalist Moderator/Presenter
Benjamin Simonson
Benjamin Simonson Vanguard Head of Operations Speaker
Francisco Andrés
Francisco Andrés Spanish Tax Agency Chief of the Drugs and Precursors Unit, General Subdirectorate of Operations. Deputy Directorate of the Customs Surveillance Service Speaker
Niels Vanlaer
Niels Vanlaer Port of Antwerp-Bruges Chair IAPH Risk and resilience Committee Harbour Master Speaker

05-11-2024 11:35 05-11-2024 12:20 Europe/Madrid Redefining the Battle Against Crime & Trafficking

With drug trafficking and organized crime on the rise, the European Commission is taking action with the European Ports Alliance and its Public-Private Partnership. Instead of sticking to traditional methods and government control, we will explore how disruptive innovation can be our secret weapon. Join us to learn how governments, port authorities and shipping companies can secure ports and fight crime.

Hall 2 | Tomorrow.BlueEconomy Agora
Tue 5 11:35h - 12:20h Hall 2 | Tomorrow.BlueEconomy Agora All Passes
12:00h
Panel Session | TOMOROW.BLUE ECONOMY

Getting One Step Ahead of Cybercrime in a Connected World

Cristian Medrano
Cristian Medrano Port of Barcelona Chief Information Security Officer Moderator/Presenter
Niels Vanlaer
Niels Vanlaer Port of Antwerp-Bruges Chair IAPH Risk and resilience Committee Harbour Master Speaker
Lluís Vera
Lluís Vera Ackcent CEO Speaker
Tony Zhong
Tony Zhong Port of Los Angeles Chief Information Security Officer Speaker

06-11-2024 12:00 06-11-2024 12:45 Europe/Madrid Getting One Step Ahead of Cybercrime in a Connected World

In this keynote session, we delve into how innovation and technology are revolutionizing port security. As technology continues to advance and cybercrime becomes increasingly sophisticated, ensuring the safety of ports has become vital. Join us as we explore the evolving role of innovation in shaping the future of port security.

Hall 2 | Tomorrow.BlueEconomy Agora
Wed 6 12:00h - 12:45h Hall 2 | Tomorrow.BlueEconomy Agora All Passes
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