PORTS REIMAGINED: CREATIVE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS FOR TOMORROW’S WATERFRONTS

Session Overview

Speaker: Michael Complita, Principal in Charge and Vice President of Strategic Expansion, Elliott Bay Design Group

This session explores how forward-thinking marine engineering is breathing new life into port cities and waterfront infrastructure. As seaports evolve to meet the demands of sustainability, resilience, and economic revitalization, engineers are designing innovative floating assets that redefine traditional uses of waterfront space.

From a pioneering floating data center to floating clean power solutions developed on barge platforms, the presentation highlights case studies that show how creative engineering can catalyze port development and community transformation.