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2025 15th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum | Navigating Opportunities – Investment Perspectives in the Maritime Sector Featuring the institutional and industry leadership of global shipping, this forum addressed the industry's main trends and challenges, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead and strategies to compete in an increasingly complex and demanding landscape. The industry is impacted by major factors such as geopolitics, energy security, regulations, shifts in trade routes, global economic trends, commerce, and more. In this environment, the role of shipping as the link in the global supply chain remains vital. Moderator: Ms. Alexia Hatzimichalis, Partner, Athens Office Head – Watson Farley & Williams Panelists:

• Mr. Christian Rychly, Head of Shipping – MPC Capital; COO – MPC Container Ships

• Mr. Tobias Backer, Executive Director – Pelagic Capital

• Mr. Nicolas Tirogalas, Chief Investment Officer – Tufton Investment Management In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with Nasdaq and NYSE Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens, Greece Friday, February 7, 2025 More Info: https://shorturl.at/uJIL0 #ShippingIndustry #MarineIndustry #ShippingLeadership #MaritimeExperts #Athens #Forums #Capitallink

2025 15th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum | Alternative Finance Panel Featuring the institutional and industry leadership of global shipping, this forum addressed the industry's main trends and challenges, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead and strategies to compete in an increasingly complex and demanding landscape. The industry is impacted by major factors such as geopolitics, energy security, regulations, shifts in trade routes, global economic trends, commerce, and more. In this environment, the role of shipping as the link in the global supply chain remains vital. Moderator: Mr. Chris Vartzis, Partner, Head of Maritime Finance, Greece – Stephenson Harwood Panelists: • Mr. Nicholas M. Petrakakos, Partner & Managing Director, Maritime & Offshore Investment Banking – Alantra

• Mr. George Fikaris, Managing Director – EnTrust Global

• Mr. Kevin Kou, Director of Europe and America Department (Shipping) – ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.

• Mr. Iraklis Tsirigotis, Director of Origination – Neptune Maritime Leasing In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with Nasdaq and NYSE Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens, Greece Friday, February 7, 2025 More Info: https://shorturl.at/uJIL0 #ShippingIndustry #MarineIndustry #ShippingLeadership #MaritimeExperts #Athens #Forums #Capitallink

2025 15th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum | Market Update: Fueleu Featuring the institutional and industry leadership of global shipping, this forum addressed the industry's main trends and challenges, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead and strategies to compete in an increasingly complex and demanding landscape. The industry is impacted by major factors such as geopolitics, energy security, regulations, shifts in trade routes, global economic trends, commerce, and more. In this environment, the role of shipping as the link in the global supply chain remains vital. Moderator: Mr. Alexander Prokopakis, Executive Director – International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Panelists: • Mr. Theo Kourmpelis, Strategic Business Partner – Lloyd’s Register • Mr. Ralf Garrn, Managing Director – OceanScore In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with Nasdaq and NYSE Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens, Greece Friday, February 7, 2025 More Info: https://shorturl.at/uJIL0 #ShippingIndustry #MarineIndustry #ShippingLeadership #MaritimeExperts #Athens #Forums #Capitallink

2025 15th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum | Bank Finance Panel Featuring the institutional and industry leadership of global shipping, this forum addressed the industry's main trends and challenges, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead and strategies to compete in an increasingly complex and demanding landscape. The industry is impacted by major factors such as geopolitics, energy security, regulations, shifts in trade routes, global economic trends, commerce, and more. In this environment, the role of shipping as the link in the global supply chain remains vital. Moderator: Mr. Jasel Chauhan, Partner, Head of International Finance – Hill Dickinson LLP Panelists:

• Mr. Philipp Wünschmann, Head of Shipping – Berenberg• Mr. Chris Conway, Managing Director, Global Head of Transportation – Export Agency Finance – Citi • Mr. Christos Tsakonas, Global Head of Shipping – DNB • Mr. Evan Cohen, Managing Director & Group Head of Maritime Finance – First Citizens Bank In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with Nasdaq and NYSE Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens, Greece Friday, February 7, 2025 More Info: https://lnkd.in/dtgncZhg #ShippingIndustry #MarineIndustry #ShippingLeadership #MaritimeExperts #Athens #Forums #Capitallink

2025 15th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum | Fuel & Fleet Strategies: Driving The Shipping Energy Transition Featuring the institutional and industry leadership of global shipping, this forum addressed the industry's main trends and challenges, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead and strategies to compete in an increasingly complex and demanding landscape. The industry is impacted by major factors such as geopolitics, energy security, regulations, shifts in trade routes, global economic trends, commerce, and more. In this environment, the role of shipping as the link in the global supply chain remains vital. Moderator: Mr. Ezekiel Davis, Vice President, Regional Business Development, Europe – ABS Panelists: • Mr. Mark O'Neil, President & CEO – Columbia Group; Former President – InterManager • Mr. Mikki Koskinen, Managing Director – ESL Shipping Ltd.; Vice President – European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) • Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO – Safe Bulkers Inc. (NYSE: SB); Vice President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners • Mr. Hing Chao, Executive Chairman – Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings; Co-Founder & Chairman – Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with Nasdaq and NYSE Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens, GreeceFriday, February 7, 2025 More Info: https://shorturl.at/uJIL0 #ShippingIndustry #MarineIndustry #ShippingLeadership #MaritimeExperts #Athens #Forums #Capitallink

 

 

 

2025 15th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum | Shipping & Trade In A Shifting World- Challenges & Opportunities Featuring the institutional and industry leadership of global shipping, this forum addressed the industry's main trends and challenges, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead and strategies to compete in an increasingly complex and demanding landscape. The industry is impacted by major factors such as geopolitics, energy security, regulations, shifts in trade routes, global economic trends, commerce, and more. In this environment, the role of shipping as the link in the global supply chain remains vital. Moderator: Mr. Michalis Pantazopoulos, Senior Vice - President – Liberian Registry (LISCR Hellas) Panelists: • Mr. Elias Triantafyllidis, Regional Bulk Carrier Segment Director, South East Europe Region – DNV Maritime • Dr. Gaby Bornheim, President – German Shipowners' Association (VDR); Managing Director – Peter Döhle Schiffahrts - KG • Mr. Tim Wilkins, Managing Director – INTERTANKO • Mr. Gordon Robertson, Head of Greece – NorthStandard • Mr. Joe Kramek, President & CEO – World Shipping Council More Info: https://shorturl.at/uJIL0 In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with Nasdaq and NYSE Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens, Greece Friday, February 7, 2025

#ShippingIndustry #MarineIndustry #ShippingLeadership #MaritimeExperts #Athens #Forums #Capitallink

2025 15th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum | Welcome Remarks Featuring the institutional and industry leadership of global shipping, this forum addressed the industry's main trends and challenges, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead and strategies to compete in an increasingly complex and demanding landscape. The industry is impacted by major factors such as geopolitics, energy security, regulations, shifts in trade routes, global economic trends, commerce, and more. In this environment, the role of shipping as the link in the global supply chain remains vital. Mr. George Teriakidis, Regional Manager for Southeast Europe – DNV Maritime Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link, Inc. More Info: https://shorturl.at/uJIL0 In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with Nasdaq and NYSE Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens, Greece Friday, February 7, 2025 #ShippingIndustry #MarineIndustry #ShippingLeadership #MaritimeExperts #Athens #Forums #Capitallink

THE SHIPOWNER’S PERSPECTIVE Moderator: Mr. Martin Tony Chen, Business Development Director, Hong Kong and Taiwan – DNV Maritime Panelists: • Dr. Anil Sharma, Founder and CEO – GMS/ Lila Global • Mr. Gautam S. Chellaram, Chairman – KC Maritime • Mr. Xue Mingyuan, Executive Director & CEO – SITC International Holdings Co., Ltd. • Ms. Charis Plakantonaki, Chief Strategy Officer – Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: SBLK) • Mr. Hing Chao, Executive Chairman – Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

INVESTING IN SHIPPING - JVs, M&A AND INDUSTRY CONSOLIDATION Moderator: Mr. Guan Jian, Partner, Foreign Legal Consultant – Watson Farley & Williams Panelists: • Mr. Steven Xiao, Managing Partner – Equator Fund • Mr. Pankaj Khanna, CEO – Heidmar Inc. • Mr. Kenneth Lam, Founder & CEO – SeaKapital Limited World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

THE NEW ENERGY LANDSCAPE PRESENTATION Presented by: Mr. Shen Tao, Director, Global Sustainability - Eastern Hemisphere – ABS World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.