ELSA the Netherlands is excited to announce the Second Edition of the Rotterdam Conference, focusing on the Commercial Impact of the Rotterdam Harbour.

Have you always wondered what it is like to work as a judge?

Or what are the career opportunities in the maritime sector, both for Dutch and international students? Or what the impact of international sanctions is?

Join us on the 24th of April 2025 in Rotterdam!

At this year’s Edition, we will delve into commercial law, and how this is interlinked with maritime law. We will look at trade law both in the Netherlands and internationally, as well as hear about the lives of lawyers and judges in the field.

We will have an exciting day filled with interesting and interactive presentations. Here you can have an overview of the program:

Schedule: 

9:30 – 12:30:

• Introduction to Maritime Law – Hein Kernkamp
• Contractual issues in international maritime trade – Taco van der Valk
• The policy and consequences of international sanctions – Marlies Loenen

12:30 – 13:15: Lunch

13:15 – 16:00:

• The gap between legislation and the practice of the maritime industry – Frans Stevens
• Maritime Disciplinary Court – Pauline Laan
• Legal career opportunities in the maritime sector – Marc Padberg

16:00 – 18:00: Networking Drinks

The Conference is free of charge; lunch and drinks, as well as coffee and snacks throughout the day, will be provided.