Valeria Mangiarotti is the Marketing Manager of the Port Network Authority of the Sardinian Sea (ADSP), where she leads strategic marketing and development for Sardinian ports. A seasoned maritime and legal expert, Valeria has played pivotal roles in shaping port sustainability across Europe.
She is President of the Cruise and Ferry Port Network of ESPO and serves on several EU and Mediterranean maritime boards, including MedCruise and WISTA. Her contributions span from strategic environmental planning to legal advisory roles on European port directives.
A lawyer by training with a law degree from the Catholic University of Milan and a master’s in common law from the London School of Economics, Valeria began her legal career at the Court of Appeal of Milan before transitioning to port administration in 2002.
Her academic and thought leadership includes lecturing at LUISS, the University of Antwerp, and the University of Southampton. She is also a published author on environmental policy for cruise ports and a frequent speaker at major maritime summits such as Seatrade Cruise Global and GreenPort.
With over 20 years in the cruise and port sectors, Valeria is recognized for her expertise in green port strategies, shore power systems (OPS), and EU-funded infrastructure development.She is in the board of the Bank of Italy.
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.
