On Wednesday, the 26th of March, we celebrated a 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 – the 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗫𝗟! 🥂
It was a truly special event, filled with reflections on the past decade, inspiring stories, and a vibrant celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels our community.
We were thrilled to welcome around 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, including alumni, mentors, investors, partners, and the dedicated team that has made PortXL what it is today. The evening kicked off with a warm welcome and a look back at the incredible journey we’ve taken together.
A highlight of the night was the inspiring 𝗸𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 speech from Richard Hardiman, CEO of Ranmarine Technologies (PortXL 2016).
We also enjoyed the panel discussion with our esteemed panelists: Kirill Kavelin (Senior Specialist R&D – Allseas), Svetlana Samsonova (Chief Business Officer – SLK Docking Technology), Walther Boon (Managing Director – Medassist Online), and Audrey Rost-Ernst (Senior Innovation Manager & Psychologist, STC), who shared their experiences and insights on navigating the startup landscape, specifically on how to deal with resistance?
The atmosphere was electric, with attendees networking, reconnecting, and celebrating the achievements of the past ten years.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this momentous occasion. Your support and dedication have been invaluable in shaping the success of PortXL, and could not have been possible without the grandiose support of the founders and current partners of PortXL: Port of Rotterdam, The Municipality of Rotterdam, Damen, Van Oord, GTT and MindBase.
Here’s to another decade of fostering innovation, empowering entrepreneurs, and building a brighter future together! We look forward to continuing to support the next generation of groundbreaking startups.
