As the PLOTO Project approaches its conclusion, the consortium invites stakeholders to attend its Final Online Event on 20 March 2026, taking place from 11:00 to 13:15 CET.
The event will mark the culmination of several years of collaborative research and innovation, offering participants the opportunity to explore the project’s key achievements — including the presentation and live demonstration of the PLOTO digital platform.
Funded under the European Commission’s Horizon Europe programme, PLOTO has focused on developing innovative, data-driven solutions to enhance the resilience, safety, and operational efficiency of inland waterways infrastructure.
Throughout the project, partners have combined predictive modelling, advanced analytics, climate impact assessment, and decision-support tools to strengthen the ability of waterway authorities and operators to anticipate and respond to climate-related and other extreme events.
Dr Nikolaos Tsampieris, ERTICO's Head of Transport for Logistics commented
Digitalisation is a key enabler for resilient and sustainable transport systems. Through PLOTO, we are showcasing how advanced analytics and predictive tools can support inland waterway operators in managing climate-related challenges.
Driving Innovation for Inland Waterway Resilience
Over the course of the project, PLOTO has worked to integrate environmental modelling, risk assessment methodologies, and digital technologies into a comprehensive framework supporting inland waterway management.
Close collaboration with pilot sites and end users has ensured that the solutions developed respond to real operational needs and deliver tangible value for infrastructure operators and waterway authorities.
A key outcome of this work is the PLOTO Platform — an integrated digital environment bringing together predictive models, decision-support functionalities, and practical applications within a single user-oriented system. The platform is designed to support both strategic planning and day-to-day operational decision-making, particularly under challenging environmental conditions.
What to Expect at the Final Event
Participants joining the Final Event will gain an overview of the project’s concept, methodology, and results. The programme will feature:
11:00 - 11:15 - Welcome and short introduction to the PLOTO project
Audry Maulana (Netcompany Intrasoft) - Project Coordinator
Overview of the PLOTO concept, methodology, and key results
11:15 - 11:30 - Remarks from the Project Officer
Andrea Superti (CINEA, European Commission) - Project Officer
Perspectives on the project's relevance and alignment with EU priorities and future opportunities and impact
11:30 - 12:00 Keynote Speech
Dimitrios Vamvatsikos (National Technical University of Athens, School of Civil Engineering)
Overview of PLOTO's technological achievements
12:00 - 12:15 PLOTO Platform showcase
Aggelos Aggelis (Satways)
Live demonstration of the PLOTO platform Key features, tools, and user workflows
12:15 - 13:00 Use Case Discussion
Use Case A - Natalia Budescu Salceanu (Romanian River Transport Cluster)
Use Case B - Csiszár Csaba (Budapest University of Technology and Economics)
Use Case C - Benjamin Dewals (University of Liège)
Moderator: Nikolaos Tsampieris (ERTICO)
Main outcomes, user experiences, and practical benefits
Decision-making and operational value
Challenges encountered and lessons learned
13:00 - 13:15 Q&A and closing remarks
Audry Maulana (Netcompany Intrasoft) - Project Coordinator