Prof. Alexander Micallef holds a Ph.D. degree in engineering from the University of Malta, Malta. He is currently an associate professor with the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Malta. From 2015 to 2024, he was a guest lecturer in a PhD course on “Power Quality and Synchronization Techniques in Microgrids” at the Centre for Research on Microgrids, affiliated to the Department of Energy at Aalborg University (Denmark). He has supervised research in electrical engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Prof. Micallef has published more than 50 international peer-reviewed journal and conference papers on microgrids, port microgrids, electrical transportation, and power quality.
Prof. Micallef has also significant experience in national and international funded projects. He is an Associate Editor for IEEE Access and IET Smart Grids. He is a senior member of the IEEE, the secretary of the IEEE Malta Section and a member of CIGRE.
The agenda for DTF25 is finalised, but expressions of interest are welcome for future editions via the 'Call for Speakers' section.
The conference will be held at Boilers Wharf in Senglea, accessible by cab or public transport. Signage will be available on-site.
The agenda is available on our website. It includes session timings, speakers, and topics.
You can reach us at hello@shoretoship.mt or through the contact form on our website.
Keynote speakers will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates on our Speakers page.
Yes, recommended hotels include Excelsior (Link: DTF2025Shoretoship), AX Hotels (Promo code: AXCORPDTF25), and Cugo Gran Macina (DTF2025shoretoship 10% corporate discount).
DTF25 is ideal for policymakers, port authorities, infrastructure developers, energy providers, legal experts, environmental consultants, and researchers working toward sustainable port development.
Registration includes access to all sessions, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities.
The conference will be held between the 15th and 17th October at the Boiler Wharf in Valletta.
You can register directly through our website. Click on the “Register” button at the top of the homepage.
The theme of DTF25 is “Ports. Power. Partnerships.” Ports explore smarter, greener port operations. Power focuses on clean energy transitions and future-ready technologies. Partnerships unite leaders and financial frameworks for real-world impact.
