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Dr Stephanie Vella is currently the National Hub for Malta on the WestMED initiative bringing stakeholders together for the development of maritime related projects. She is currently assisting on two WestMED technical working groups, green shipping and sustainable tourism.
She is also the director of a leading economic consultancy firm, whereby through the course of her work, Dr Vella has worked on a number of projects and consultancy assignments with institutions including the EU Commission, Commonwealth Secretariat, Government ministries and authorities and private sector entities.
She has experience on various funding programmes including European Regional Development Fund, Cohesion Fund, European Social Fund, Rural Development Programme and OP Fisheries. She has worked on various maritime related projects including, albeit not limited to the economic and financial feasibility of onshore power supply at the Grand Harbour and Malta Freeport Terminal. She has also worked on various cost benefit assessments on maritime infrastructure including the upgrading of the breakwater and extensions of quays in the Grand Harbour.
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.
