H.E the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of the Hellenic Republic, Mr Christos Stylianides

The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Mr Christos Stylianides, in his keynote speech, thanked for the invitation and noted that today is an excellent opportunity to discuss the future of shipping. Two key topics that will shape the future of shipping is sustainability and finance. Decarbonisation requires investment and PPPs can suit well in this. They can provide a framework where finance is provided and collaboration is secured, it is a win win solution. The Minister ensured that Greece will support this process and help move from motion to action.

Moderated by Mrs Despina Travlou.

Panelists: Mr Leonidas Dimitriadis Evgenidis, Mr Dimitris Fafalios, Prof. Dr Ing. Konstantinos Karachalios, and Dr George D Pateras

Mr Konstantinos Delaportas, Chief Executive Officer, DRYDEL SHIPPING GROUP (f. Meadway Shipping & Trading Inc.)

in an engaging conversation with a focus on Dry Bulk Markets with
Mr Angelos Roupas Pantaleon, Greek Representative, EUROMAR, Founder, Second Wind & Partners

▪ Alternative fuels: How can we bridge the gap between now and the time when alternative fuels are sourced in meaningful quantities?
▪ Port readiness: How can ports entice their clients to gradually make a shift into new technologies?
▪ Financing: Are there adequate sources of financing available?
▪ Meeting the deadlines: What are realistically achievable deadlines for reaching emissions targets?
▪ Regulatory framework: Is Europe being too eager in the pursuit of emissions targets?

Moderated by Mr Rudi Schubert.

Panelists: Mr Kim Diederichsen, Mr Fernando Kalligas, Mr Theo Courmpelis, Mr Vangelis S. Marinakis, Mr Vasileios G. Petousis, and Mr Harilaos Petrakakos

Mr Valentios (Eddie) Valentis, President/CEO, Pyxis Tankers Inc. (Nasdaq: PXS) & Konkar Shipping Agencies

in an engaging conversation with
Mr John Ν. Cotzias, Projects & Finance, Xclusiv Shipbrokers, President, Hellenic Shipbrokers Association

▪ Regulatory framework and pricing of maritime electricity
▪ Port perspectives: Charting the course for future development and cold ironing integration
▪ Green energy: Introducing a comprehensive solution package for electrifying ships at Greek ports using green energy sources.

Moderaded by Prof. John Prousalidis.

Panelists: Mr Dimitrios Fourlaris, Mr Anastasios Manos, Dr Alex Papalexopoulos, Mrs Ariadne Psimara, Mr Dimitris Spyrou, and Mr Michael A. Valsamas

Mr Costas Th. Kontes, Managing Director, BEng, MSc, MRINA, CEng, V.Ships Greece Ltd.

in an in depth conversation on shipping’s transformation with
Mrs Anna Vazintari, ICT Manager of Unisea Shipping Ltd., Secretary of the BoD, AMMITEC

▪ How to source shipping talent in the 21st Century?
▪ Are shipping companies being proactive in the training, upskilling and retention of their employees?
▪ What is the role of maritime educational institutions in a constantly changing shipping industry environment?
▪ How best to manage diversity in the shipping industry?

Moderated by Mr Panagiotis Korakas.

Panelists: Mrs Elisabeth Calbari, Mr Makram Daouk, Prof. Ioannis Golias, Mrs Maria A. Korkontzelou, and Mr Konstantinos Oikonomou

Mrs Alexia Inglessis, Director of Alberta Shipmanagement Ltd.

in her first public interview, engaged in an insightful conversation focused on Tanker and Dry Bulk Markets with
Mr Alexandros Damianidis, Partner, Assets & Structured Finance Group, Watson Farley & Williams