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TRANSITIONING FROM KG TO A NEW PROJECT & ASSET MANAGEMENT MODEL IN SHIPPING

The German KG model for ship financing is history. A number of key players in the German market provide a new approach to project and asset management in shipping based on competitive fee and investment structures on the background of the German Maritime Cluster knowhow with sources ranging from IPO’s, institutional investors to high net-worth individuals. The panel will discuss how to meet challenges and expectations of investors today by presenting different business models and strategies, ending with an outlook into the future. 

Moderator: Dr. Jan Dreyer, Partner - ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN Panelists:

Mr. Bastian Hagebeuker, Partner - Blue Star Group

Mr. Wilke Briese, CEO - Briese Schiffahrts

Mr. Christian Rychly, Managing Director, Maritime - MPC Capital

Mr. John Wessel, Managing Director - Oldendorff Overseas Investment

NAVIGATING THROUGH INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION - THE GERMAN SHIPOWNERS VIEWPOINT - Green Shipping - Technology & Digitalization - Fleet Renewal - Regulation - Geopolitics - Implications for Shipping Companies and InvestorsThis panel features leading shipowners sharing their insight on risks and opportunities across major shipping sectors, and on critical industry issues such as regulations, technology, access to capital and more. The panel will also debate investment opportunities across the various market segments.Introductory Remarks: TACKLING GLOBAL TRANSFORMATIONMr. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO - DNV GL MaritimePanel Discussion:Moderator: Mr. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO - DNV GL MaritimePanelists:

Mr. Nicolaus Bunnemann, CEO - Atlantic Lloyd

Mr. Lucius Bunk, Founder & Managing Partner - Auerbach Schiffahrt

Mr. Christoph Toepfer, Founder & CEO - Borealis Maritime

Dr. Johann Killinger, Managing Partner – Buss Group 

Mr. Constantin Baack, CEO - MPC Containers

Mr. Nikolaus Oldendorff - Managing Director - Reederei Nord GmbH; Co-Owner - Nord Group

ADDRESSING THE GLOBAL LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGEModerator: Mr. Jan-Olaf Probst, Executive Vice President - DNV GLPanelists:

Mr. Mark Frese, CFO  - Hapag Lloyd

Mr. Horst Joachim Schacht, Executive Vice President Sea Logistics - Kuehne Nagel

Mr. Christian Koopmann, Managing Director - PWL Group; President - German Shipbrokers Association

THE EVOLUTION OF GERMAN BANK SHIP FINANCE

The number of German ship financing banks has decreased over the past years. The panel will discuss how the few banks still active in this segment have defined their focus on certain segments of the business and what their expectations are for this business in 2021. Challenges will certainly include the effects of Covid-19 as well as trends of environmental and social governance and "green finance" but also the evolving regulatory framework and entering into force of "CRR II". 

Moderator: Dr. Carolin Schmeding, Partner – EHLERMANN RINDFLEISCH GADOW Panelists:

Mr. Philipp Wuenschmann, Global Head of Shipping - Berenberg

Dr. Marco Albers, Head of Transport & Export Finance - DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale

Mr. Ilias Katsoulis, Head of Shipping - Structured Credit - Deutsche Bank

Mr. Jan-Philipp Rohr, Global Head of Shipping - Hamburg Commercial Bank

Mr. Sebastian Blum, Director Maritime Industries - KFW IPEX-Bank

Mr. Jens Dose, Head of International Shipping - M.M. Warburg & CO

GERMAN SHIPMANAGEMENT - WHAT'S NEXTThe German shipmanagement market has gone through significant transformation over time. Major German firms have developed a global footprint offering shipmanagement services from industry hubs around the globe, while smaller German companies have been acquired by their global competitors. Besides discussing the latest trends and challenges in shipmanagement, the panel will also address critical topics such as how Germany can serve as a shipmanagement hub, whether the focus can be regional or global and how German firms can compete in this global business.Moderator: Mr. Pino Spadafora, Marine Commercial Senior Director - RINAPanelists:

Mr. Mark O'Neil, President - Columbia Shipmanagement, President - InterManager

Mr. Tim Ponath, CEO - NSB Group

Mr. Ian Beveridge, CEO - Schulte Group

Mr. Franck J. Kayser, CEO, Ship Management - V. Group

Dr. Michael Silies, CEO - Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Shipmanagement

Mr. Rob Grool, CEO - Zeaborn Ship Management

WELCOME REMARKS

Mr. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO - DNV GL Maritime, Conference ChairmanMr. Nicolas Bornozis, President - Capital Link

THE GERMAN MARITIME CLUSTER - PAST - PRESENT - FUTURE

The German Maritime Cluster has – to a significant extent – operated in a survival mode for the last 10 years, constantly fighting off the challenges that persisted from the height of the cycle. However, a number of key players of the German Maritime Cluster emerged as Winners and have positioned themselves as leading players in the global shipping industry. So, what makes todays and future Winners in Shipping? Consolidation, innovation, embracing new technology but also leadership and trust from all stakeholders? The panel will discuss winning strategies, main challenges ahead and how the German Maritime Cluster through cooperation and dialogue can produce more Winners. 

Moderator: Mr. Thomas Mazur, Partner - Deloitte GmbHPanelists:

Mr. Thomas Rehder, Managing Partner - Carsten Rehder GmbH & Co.; President - European Community Shipowners' Associations 2014-2015

Mr. Michael Vinnen, Managing Partner - F.A. Vinnen & Co. 

Capt. Alfred Hartmann, President - German Shipowners Association; Chairman - Hartmann Group

Dr. Martin Harren, Managing Director - Harren & Partner Group; SAL Heavy Lift & SAL Engineering

IS GERMANY BECOMING THE EUROPEAN HUB FOR ALTERNATIVE FINANCE FOR GLOBAL SHIPPING?An increasing number of international credit providers establish an operating presence in Germany, taking advantage of the footprint and resources of the German maritime cluster, providing access to a multitude of non-bank alternative finance credit sources. The panel will discuss the reasons behind this trend as well as the product offerings by the various providers.Moderator: Dr. Clemens Hillmer, Partner, Watson Farley & Williams LLPPanelists:

Mr. Elias Sakellis, CEO - Australis Maritime

Mr. Cruise Chi, Executive Managing Director - Bocomm Shipping Leasing (Europe) GmbH

Mr. Axel Siepmann, Managing Director - Braemar Naves

Mr. Martin Hugger, Managing Director - Meerbaum Capital Solutions

Mr. Maximilian Otto, Co-Founder & Managing Director - Oceanis

Mr. Oliver Faak, Partner & Head of Europe - Transport Capital

WELCOME REMARKS

Mr. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO - DNV GL Maritime, Conference ChairmanMr. Nicolas Bornozis, President - Capital Link

CHARTING CORPORATE STRATEGY IN A FAST-CHANGING INDUSTRYTrade Flows & Focus, Growth & Consolidation, Diversification, Access to CapitalThis panel comprised of senior executives of major Hong Kong based private and publicly listed companies will examine how they address critical operational and strategic issues and prepare for the future. East Asia has been the locomotive for global trade, so does regional trading focus provide a competitive advantage? Should companies focus on single or multiple sectors? Is consolidation feasible or inevitable in a fragmented and increasingly competitive industry? Does size create competitive operational or commercial advantages? How can they optimize their access to capital?Moderator: Mr. Nicolas Brown, Communications Director - Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Panelists:

Mr. Mark Young, CEO - Asia Maritime Pacific

Mr. Ding Lei, Deputy General Manger - China Merchants Energy Shipping Co., Ltd.  

Mr. Yang Xianxiang, Vice Chairman, Executive Director & CEO - SITC International Holdings Co.

Mr. Edward Buttery, CEO - Taylor Maritime

Mr. Wellington Koo, Executive Director - Valles Steamship Co.