Eucentre is a non-profit private law foundation whose mission is to conduct research and provide training and services in earthquake and safety engineering 
Eucentre promotes science, research and innovation for the benefit of the community, offering targeted methodologies and concrete solutions for prevention, safety and resilience. It collaborates with institutions and companies to disseminate competencies for the common good.
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Eucentre carries out research activities in earthquake engineering and risk reduction through laboratory testing and numerical analysis, aiming to improve the seismic performance of structures and soils and to develop innovative seismic retrofitting techniques.
The Foundation promotes diverse and high-quality training activities aimed at academic and professional contexts, with constantly updated and innovative programs and initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector and society 
Eucentre ensures communication aimed at informing institutions, professionals, and citizens about ongoing activities and projects, with the goal of disseminating useful and accessible content and knowledge. It contributes to promoting a shared and informed culture of prevention and resilience.
From 14 to 16 October 2025, the Eucentre Foundation in Pavia will host the MarCom Working Group 225 of the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC), the international reference body for port and river infrastructure.
Context and objectives of the Working Group
WG 225 has the critical mandate of updating the existing guidelines (PIANC WG 34 of 2001) for the seismic design of port structures, introducing a performance-based approach that is flexible and globally applicable. The new guidelines aim to address the limitations of traditional force-balance methodologies by emphasising performance objectives, the choice between analysis methods and a geographically diverse range of applications.
Next meeting in Pavia (October 2025)
Under the leadership of Japanese coordinator Atsushi Nozu, WG 225 will meet for the first time in Pavia, hosted by Eucentre. International experts will participate, including our Francesca Bozzoni (Eucentre research engineer) and Prof. Carlo G. Lai of the University of Pavia, both active members of the group. This initiative reinforces Eucentre’s role as an international hub for research in earthquake engineering and as a contributor to the definition of globally recognised technical standards.