FOREMAST , in collaboration with sister initiative AUTOFLEX, invites stakeholders, industry professionals, and policy makers to join a high-level online webinar exploring the growing momentum behind automation in inland waterway freight transport.

Taking place on 26 May at 10:00 CEST, the online webinar titled “Autonomous Vessels & Automated Barges in Motion” will offer an in-depth look at how autonomous navigation is transitioning from vision to reality in Europe’s waterborne logistics sector.

As automation moves from concept to implementation, this webinar will explore the technological advancements, pilot initiatives, and regulatory considerations shaping the future of autonomous freight transport on Europe’s inland waterways.

The event will bring together representatives from leading innovation projects and institutions to share insights into how automation is being integrated into real-world operations and how stakeholders across the transport ecosystem are preparing for this transition.

Participants will hear directly from leading experts involved in Europe’s foremost projects on waterborne automation:

🔹 Odd Erik Mørkrid, SINTEF 
🔹 Jérôme Faivre, Bureau Veritas 
🔹 Georgia Tsiochantari, INLECOM
🔹 Maria Chiara Bodda, SEAFAR
🔹 Michał Smolana, ABB 
🔹 Mads Bentzen Billesø, DFDS

These speakers will share hands-on insights, lessons learned, and forward–looking perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing smart inland navigation.

Why Attend?

– Discover how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping freight movement across Europe’s inland waterways.
– Gain practical knowledge from ongoing pilot projects under the FOREMAST and AUTOFLEX initiatives.
– Connect with key players driving innovation in autonomous shipping.

Register now here.