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Port to Port 2 - Innovation Forum

12th February 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
C4DI, Kingston upon Hull, England
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Get ready for Port-to-Port TWO - our next-level innovation conference that’s shaping up to be one of the standout events of the year.

We’re bringing together international speakers and officially launching the Port-to-Port Innovation Forum, a new platform designed to connect global insight with regional ambition.

Expect big conversations and bold ideas across:

  • AI
  • Net Zero
  • Drone Technology
  • Logistics Tech
  • Robotics

All focused on one mission: future-proofing the regional economy.

You’ll hear from two dynamic international panels, giving you both:

  • The global lens
  • The regional lens

Spaces will go fast so book your ticket now and make sure you’re in the room where the future gets shaped.

The speaker countdown begins…

Introduction by Albert Wetherill - Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce

Eddie Devine - Former Royal Navy Officer and one of the architects of the UK's Defence Drone Strategy. Now Chief Commercial Officer at ISS Aerospace, he specialises in uncrewed systems and dual-use drone technology, exploring how drones, logistics and regulation intersect to transform real world operations.

Agata Borowka - International trade and customs compliance specialist and founder of TradeLink. She brings a frontline, cross-border perspective on post-Brexit trade, helping businessess navigate customs, regulation and EU-UK friction whilst maintaining speed, resilience, and commercial flow across international supply chains.

Joshua Barnfather - Founder of Dock Robotics brings a clear view of how inteligent robotics can lift safety, speed and reliability across modern logistics.

His work focusses on teleoperated and autonomous systems that give operators real-time control, sharper visibility and smoother throughput inside busy industrial environments.

Alex Keyter - Representing Generative Minds UK, Alex will share how AI is reshaping alignment, decision-making, and day to day performance for teams working in demanding environments.

His perspective connects AI innovation directly to productivity, resilience and operating effectiveness making his contribution exceptionally valuable for leaders focussed on future-proofing the Humberside port economy.

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