London to host 2023 British Ports Association Conference

Next year’s British Ports Association (BPA) Conference is to be hosted by the Port of London Authority (PLA) in London, home to the UK’s largest port.

The conference will be held next autumn. The annual event attracts up to 300 delegates and provides a forum for debating key sector trends, keeping up with the latest technology developments and networking.

PLA director of corporate affairs, Alistair Gale, launched the London event at the close of the 2022 conference in Aberdeen. He said next year’s London conference would offer: “Opportunity to come together in the city that is home to the UK’s largest port. Opportunity to debate again the new and emerging challenges. Opportunity to explore and enjoy the sights, the sounds, the culture, the diversity of our historic capital city.”

He invited delegates to help shape the agenda for our next conference. Possible topics could include: marine and port safety; transport’s transition to Net Zero, at sea, at the dockside and on into landside infrastructure; Biodiversity Net Gain; and what want shippers want from ports.

BPA chief executive, Richard Ballantyne commented:

“We’ve had a great few days in Aberdeen, with fascinating industry insights and robust debate. Now we want to know what’s on the conference wish list of port and shipping industry delegates interested in joining the 2023 event. What would you like to hear about and who would you like to hear from?”

Alongside the busy conference programme, the PLA/BPA London event is expected to include river trips and a gala dinner. The PLA premiered a short film showcasing London to interested delegate at the conclusion of the Aberdeen event.

“It gives you a flavour of the London we know and love: the city, the river, the people and the energy,” said Alistair Gale.

Register your interest in joining the 2023 event below or at our dedicated website.