Education Day
Supporting the next generation
Join us Thursday 15 May from 10am
In the context of the talent gap, the industry is enthusiastic and excited to meet young talent and offer them opportunities within their organizations. Breakbulk Europe Education Day is where students have the best opportunity to connect with professionals from across the supply chain.
What's included?
Participants will learn what it takes to organize and execute a large project and receive advice from new entrants to the industry. Education is essential for career changers and students to close the current talent gap, and crucial to the future of the breakbulk and project cargo industry. Following the content on Thursday, Education Day participants will tour the exhibition floor to meet and interact with some of the biggest players in the global project cargo supply chain.
Why attend?
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Help you develop a better understanding of the breakbulk and related industries.
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Open your eyes to roles and career paths that you may not have known about or considered before.
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Provide an environment for you to connect and create relationships with industry professionals to gain tangible, post-university mentorship and career opportunities.
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Give you exposure to the latest innovations.
2024 Education Day Highlights
Education Day 2025 Agenda
Co-Chairs:
Maurice Jansen, Senior Researcher / Business Developer, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Renée Rotmans, Program Manager Social Innovation, Port of Rotterdam
Registration & Networking
Introduction & Opening Remarks
Alumni Success Stories
Hear from recent graduates who have joined the workforce to learn about their experience to date and top tips to being successful when starting out.
Can you load it? A problem-based learning
This interactive session will enable you to use problem-based learning in tackling a real-world scenario.
Shaping the Future Workforce
Explore strategies to address the widening talent gap in the breakbulk and project cargo industries. This panel will discuss innovative approaches to recruitment, training, and workforce development, including apprenticeships, leadership programs, and diversity initiatives. Learn how modernizing talent acquisition and embracing sustainability can position the industry as a top career choice for the next generation.
Moderator
Navigating ESG in BreakBulk Transportation: Challenges and Opportunities
Industry leaders will confront the critical challenges and seize the opportunities in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) within breakbulk transportation. In collaboration with YoungShip, this session will drive meaningful dialogue and solutions for our industry’s future.
Breakbulk Europe Student Floor Walk
Students will have the chance to speak with a variety of different companies covering the entire supply chain; discovering what a career in breakbulk can look like, as well as more opportunities that are out there for students on this guided floor walk.
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