# IAPH Opens Registration for Digitalisation Webinar Series
The International Association of Port Authorities (IAPH) has opened registration for the second instalment of its 2026 webinar series, scheduled for Wednesday, 1 April at 10:00 CEST / 17:00 JST. The session will convene an expert panel including Ingrid Boqué of the Port of Barcelona and Ben van Scherpenzeel of the Port of Rotterdam to discuss universal datasets and their role in port digitalisation initiatives.
The webinar underscores growing industry momentum around standardised data frameworks across port operations. As ports worldwide grapple with legacy systems and fragmented information architecture, establishing universal datasets has emerged as a critical infrastructure challenge. Both Barcelona and Rotterdam rank among Europe’s largest container and multipurpose terminals, making their operational insights particularly relevant to the broader port community seeking interoperability solutions.
The session comes amid heightened focus on port digitalisation as a competitive necessity and regulatory requirement. Standardised datasets enable better vessel scheduling, cargo tracking, and berth management while facilitating compliance with emerging environmental and customs regulations. For port operators, shipping lines, and logistics providers, the outcomes of this discussion could shape how data is structured and shared across the sector over the coming years. Those seeking to understand emerging standards in port-to-port communication and digital integration should monitor the webinar’s findings closely.