On 11 April, on the occasion of the celebration of the National of the Sea, the 2026 program of the Italian Port Days, the project promoted by the Authorities of Italian Port System, which will accompany citizens, companies and territories until May, in conjunction with the European Sea Championships in its first spring session, and then resume in the autumn session from September to October next. It is an articulated and widespread path that sees all the Port Authorities were the protagonists, with a calendar full of initiatives, public events, moments of discussion and dissemination activities, designed to strengthen the dialogue between the port and the city and to enhance the strategic role of Italian ports.

The theme chosen for the 2026 edition, "Italy Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities", intends to underline the central role of Italy in the scenario and the function of ports not only as logistical hubs, but also as as economic, social and cultural presidia. During the in the coming weeks, throughout the country, the Port Authorities promote: initiatives dedicated to schools and young people; meetings with companies, operators and stakeholders; guided tours and extraordinary openings of ports; cultural, informative and sportsmen; moments of discussion on sustainability issues, of innovation and work.

Among the initiatives scheduled, also presented through the italianportdays.it website, Innovative and inclusive events such as activities related to European Maritime Day, format – including outreach events, experiential activities and events and initiatives such as "De Portibus", which will take place in Ravenna from 21-23 May designed to bring the general public closer to reality port in a direct and engaging way.