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Scheepvaart Expo 2026

On April 14, the Scheepvaart Expo 2026 took place. And what better location could there be than RDM Rotterdam, at the Submarine Wharf! The Scheepvaart Expo was filled with the exchange of ideas, presentations of innovative solutions, and the creation of valuable new connections. From technology to sustainability, the future of the maritime industry was on full display.

The Scheepvaart Expo gives the maritime sector the platform it truly deserves. It is an industry with real impact, where technology, logistics, sustainability, and collaboration come together every single day.

Are you or do you know someone who likes to stay up to date with the maritime sector? Follow our social channels to keep informed about everything happening at RDM Rotterdam!

_Photography: Scheepvaart Expo 2026_

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Events

Coastruction relocation

After four years, Coastruction has closed the door behind them at the Innovation Dock. But don’t worry, they haven’t gone far! They’ve moved to the Dokloodsen, just a little further down the road at RDM Rotterdam.

Rutger Semps explains why: “When we secured a major project in 2024 and needed to scale up quickly, we were able to rent the space on a monthly basis for a friendly price. At the same time, we started expanding our team, and our office gradually became too small. So the decision was an easy one.”

## A spot available at the Innovation Dock
Coastruction’s departure means a space has opened up at the Innovation Dock. The Innovation Dock is the flexible workspace and office environment at RDM Rotterdam. Are you a start‑up expecting to grow? Or do you need to scale up temporarily? The Innovation Dock offers both the literal and figurative space for innovation in the (maritime) manufacturing industry. In this open environment, companies can rent a plot on a flexible basis.

More information? Send an email to: communicatie@rdmrotterdam.nl

_Photo: Coastruction_

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News

Opening Datalab

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences now has not one but two datalabs for practice‑based research: the AI SusTech Datalab (artificial intelligence, sustainability and technology) is officially open!

This datalab focuses on the development and application of digital twins, a technology that opens up new possibilities for analysis, simulation and decision‑making within research projects.

## A chain of datalabs
Hanneke Reuling (Executive Board) is excited about the new opportunities the datalab brings:
“We are proud of the growing chain of datalabs that is taking shape across the entire university. These labs are increasingly collaborating with one another.

The focus of this lab lies primarily on research aligned with the three research clusters of the CoE HRTech: the sustainable transformation of industry, smart logistics and maritime innovation, and the development of a sustainable urban delta. And of course, just like the other labs, they actively seek connections with education.”

## Looking for collaboration
The datalab is deliberately located on the business side of RDM, not on the education side. Director Marleen Goumans explains why:
“There is significant added value for us in being situated among companies. We already collaborate extensively with industry, but this location allows us to strengthen those partnerships even further. Virtually, everything is connected, but sometimes you also need a physical gateway and that’s what we have here.”

## Want to know more?
The datalab is open every Tuesday from 10:00 to 16:00 for walk‑ins and questions. It can accommodate around ten people. Want more information? Please contact Klara Paardenkooper: k.m.paardenkooper@hr.nl.

_Photography: Marco de Swart_

Scheepvaart Expo 2026

Scheepvaart Expo 2026

Other news

Opening datalab

Coastruction relocation