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Embracing the Technological Revolution

Technology has had a transformational impact across all areas of shipping optimizing technical and operational performance – reducing costs, improving efficiency and communications, enhancing safety & security and more. This panel will discuss how leading shipowners are using technology to optimize their operations.

Moderator: Mr. Paolo Moretti, CEO – RINA Services 

Panelists:

Ms. Alexia Inglessis, Director – Alberta Ship Management 

Mr. Demetris Chrysostomou, Group Director Marketing & Business Development – Columbia Shipmanagement

Mr. Christos Mangos, CEO – Interunity Management Corporation 

Mr. Ioannis Martinos, CEO – Signal Maritime 

Mr. Constantino Tomasos, CEO – Super Eco Tankers Management

Closing Remarks

Mr. Anastassios Papagiannopoulos, Principal – Common Progress Co., President BIMCO 2017-2019

Mr. John Platsidakis, Chairman – INTERCARGO, 2012-2018

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link

Shipping & The Environment

Shipping is the most environmentally friendly mode of transportation and the industry has been highly proactive in its efforts to comply with a series of environmental regulations ranging from ballast water treatment, to low sulfur fuels and greenhouse emissions. What is the best way to achieve the decarbonization targets by 2030 or 2050 which is the next frontier? At present there are several proposals on the table for discussion at the IMO. They hinge on regulatory mandates, industry self-discipline and ultimately on the selection of the proper fuel. At the same time, the European Union is considering its own policies. This panel will discuss various options and alternatives and the need to achieve a unified approach to decarbonization in terms of regulation, monitoring and enforcement.

Moderator: Mr. Theodosis Stamatellos, Marine & Offshore Regional Manager, South Europe – Lloyd’s Register 

Panelists:

Ms. Semiramis Paliou, Deputy CEO – Diana Shipping; Chairperson – HELMEPA

Mr. Dimitris Fafalios, CEO – Fafalios Shipping; President – INTERCARGO

Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO – Safe Bulkers

Mr. Harry Vafias, CEO – StealthGas

Looking Through A Crystal Ball - The Future of Shipping – Business & Investment Opportunities Across Shipping Segments

This panel features leading shipowners who will discuss fundamentals, risks and opportunities across all major sectors, and will also share their insight 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.

Moderator:Mr. Keith Billotti, Partner – Seward & Kissel

Panelists:

Mr. Evangelos Marinakis, Chairman – Capital Maritime

Mr. George Procopiou, Founder – Dynacom Tankers Management / Dynagas / Sea Traders

Ms. Angeliki Frangou, CEO – Navios Group

Mr. Petros Pappas, CEO – Star Bulk Carriers

Dr. Nikolas P. Tsakos, CEO – Tsakos Energy Navigation; Chairman – INTERTANKO 2014-2018

Shipping – Contribution to Society

Moderator: Mr. George Tsavliris, Co-Founder and Honorary Chairman - Tsavliris Cultural Foundation;  Principal - Tsavliris Salvage Group, Author of the Book  “Winning Shipping Strategies” 

Panelists:

Mr. Panagiotis Laskaridis, President – Aikaterini Laskaridi Foundation; CEO – Lavinia Corporation / Laskaridis Shipping Company 

Mr. Leonidas Dimitriadis-Evgenidis, Chairman – Eugenides Foundation; Maritime Ambassador of Greece to IMO

Mr. Achilleas Constantakopoulos, President – Captain Vassilis & Carmen Constantakopoulos Foundation

Dr. Anthony S. Papadimitriou, President – Alexander S. Onassis Foundation 

Professor Stratos Papadimitriou, Treasurer, International Center for Maritime Research and Tradition – Maria Tsakos Foundation  

Mr. John Xylas, Treasurer – Greek Shipowners’ Social Welfare Company (SYN-ENOSIS); CEO – Ariston Navigation Corp.

The New Generation – Ensuring Continuity - Looking Ahead With Confidence

A new generation is already leading the Greek Shipping industry in the next phase of its long history and development. Shipping is already undergoing extensive transformation and the panel will discuss how the new generation addresses the industry’s challenges and opportunities ensuring continuity and a new beginning.

Moderator:Mr. Christos Tsakonas, Global Head of Shipping – DNB Bank

Panelists:

Mr. Alex Hadjipateras, Executive Vice President – Dorian LPG

Mr. John Dragnis, CEO – Goldenport Holdings

Ms. Ismini Panagiotidis, Founder & CEO – Pavimar

Ms. Ioanna Procopiou, CEO – Prominence Maritime

Shipping & Capital – Alternative Sources & Options – The Public / Private Dilemma

Shipping remains a fragmented business and is a highly capital-intensive business needing continuous access to equity and debt capital. The panel will discuss how the changing landscape of capital availability impacts bigger and smaller shipowners. It will discuss where they can source debt or equity capital (global, Greek and regional banks, Asian finance, credit funds) and will also debate the public/private dilemma.

Moderator:Mr. Panos Katsambas, Partner – Reed Smith

Panelists:

Mr. George Youroukos, Executive Chairman – Global Ship Lease; CEO – Technomar

Mr. Aristides Pittas, CEO – Euroseas & Eurodry

Mr. Michael Chalkias, Co-Founder & Co-CEO – Prime Marine

Mr. Valentios (Eddie) Valentis, CEO – Pyxis Tankers

Maritime Education – Encouraging a Maritime Career for the Younger Generation

Human Capital and Shipping

Moderator: Mr. George Gourdomichalis, President & Managing Director – Phoenix Shipping & Trading 

Panelists:

Mr. Vasilis Papagiannopoulos, Director – Common Progress Co

Mr. Yannis Golias, Professor – National Technical University of Athens (NTUA); Senior Advisor, Publishing Department – Eugenides Foundation

Professor Dinos Arcoumanis, Chairman of the Academic Board – Metropolitan College; Former Vice-President of City University of London 

Professor Michael Tamvakis, Professor of Commodity Economics and Finance – The Business School (formerly Cass) 

Mrs. Venetia Kallipolitou, Tsakos Group Maritime Training and Education Advisor –Tsakos Columbia Shipmanagement S. A.

Embracing the Technological Revolution

Technology has had a transformational impact across all areas of shipping optimizing technical and operational performance – reducing costs, improving efficiency and communications, enhancing safety & security and more. This panel will discuss how leading shipowners are using technology to optimize their operations.

Moderator: Mr. Paolo Moretti, CEO – RINA Services 

Panelists:

Ms. Alexia Inglessis, Director – Alberta Ship Management 

Mr. Demetris Chrysostomou, Group Director Marketing & Business Development – Columbia Shipmanagement

Mr. Christos Mangos, CEO – Interunity Management Corporation 

Mr. Ioannis Martinos, CEO – Signal Maritime 

Mr. Constantino Tomasos, CEO – Super Eco Tankers Management

Shipping & The Environment

Shipping is the most environmentally friendly mode of transportation and the industry has been highly proactive in its efforts to comply with a series of environmental regulations ranging from ballast water treatment, to low sulfur fuels and greenhouse emissions. What is the best way to achieve the decarbonization targets by 2030 or 2050 which is the next frontier? At present there are several proposals on the table for discussion at the IMO. They hinge on regulatory mandates, industry self-discipline and ultimately on the selection of the proper fuel. At the same time, the European Union is considering its own policies. This panel will discuss various options and alternatives and the need to achieve a unified approach to decarbonization in terms of regulation, monitoring and enforcement.

Moderator: Mr. Theodosis Stamatellos, Marine & Offshore Regional Manager, South Europe – Lloyd’s Register 

Panelists:

Ms. Semiramis Paliou, Deputy CEO – Diana Shipping; Chairperson – HELMEPA

Mr. Dimitris Fafalios, CEO – Fafalios Shipping; President – INTERCARGO

Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO – Safe Bulkers

Mr. Harry Vafias, CEO – StealthGas