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CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDRESS

The Honorable Mark Wesley MenezesUnder Secretary of EnergyUnited States Department of Energy

Global Energy Markets & US Energy Policy

JONES ACT ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

Moderator:Mr. John Imhof, Shareholder – Vedder Price

Panelists:

Mr. Dan Warner, SVP & Treasurer – Crowley Maritime

Mr. David Grzebinski, President and CEO – Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX)

Mr. Joel Wine, CFO – Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX)

Mr. Samuel Norton, President and CEO – OSG (NYSE: OSG)

Mr. Dan Thorogood, President and CEO – Seabulk; VP – Seacor Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CKH)

Mr. Ben Nolan, Head of Maritime Research – Stifel

GEOPOLITICS, GLOBAL COMMERCE & SHIPPING

The panel will focus on the global impact on the shipping industry by US economic sanctions, trade tariffs, and regulations affecting crew repatriation. The panel will address recent geopolitical developments in these areas and the associated challenges impacting global shipping.

Moderator:Mr. John Keough, Partner – Clyde & Co

Panelists:

Mr. Joshua R. Mater, Senior Sanctions Policy Coordinator, Office of Sanctions Policy and Implementation (EB/TFS/SPI) – U.S. Department of State

Mr. Mark O'Neil, CEO – Columbia Shipmanagement

Mr. Bud Darr, Executive Vice President, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs – MSC Group

Mr. Mike Salthouse, Global Director of Claims – North of England P&I; Director – International Group of P&I Clubs

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

PRODUCT TANKER SECTOR PANEL

Moderator:Mr. Ben Nolan, Head of Maritime Research – Stifel 

Panelists:

Mr. Anthony Gurnee, Founder and CEO – Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE:ASC)

Mr. Carlos Balestra Di Mottola, CFO – d'Amico International Shipping S.A. (BIT:DIS)

Mr. Kevin Kilcullen, CFO – Diamond S Shipping (NYSE: DSSI)

Mr. Mikael Skov, CEO – Hafnia (OSLO: HAFNIA)

Mr. Robert Bugbee, President – Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE:STNG)

WELCOME REMARKS

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link, Inc.

OPENING REMARKS

Mr. Theodore Jadick, Managing Director, CEO and President – DNB Markets - Conference Chairman

KEYNOTE ADDRESS – A ONE-ON-ONE DISCUSSION“Emerging Stronger for a Better Shipping Future”

The discussion will focus on the broader challenges and opportunities for shipping today. Also, how shipping can decarbonize its future and the role of technology. Shell has undertaken extensive research during the last year to understand the views of senior leaders in the shipping industry, and shape its strategy and response to that work. Dr. Henderson will also make the case for action today to reduce emissions and will elaborate on Shell’s view on the pathways to zero emissions in shipping.

Dr. Grahaeme Henderson, Vice President, Shipping & Maritime – Shell International Trading and Shipping Ltd.

Mr. Theodore Jadick, Managing Director, CEO and President – DNB MarketsConference Chairman

NY/NJ LOCAL AND STATE FREIGHT PERSPECTIVES

This panel will discuss major initiatives and investments aimed at enhancing the position of New York and the New York Port as a major maritime industry hub

Mr. Andrew Genn, Senior Vice President, Ports & Transportation Department – New York Economic Development Corporation (NYEDC)

Mr. Sam Ruda, Port Department – NY/NJ Port Authority

NEW YORK KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Mr. Rick Cotton, CEO – NY/NJ Port Authority

CHARTING CORPORATE STRATEGY IN A FAST-CHANGING INDUSTRYGrowth & Consolidation, Diversification, Access to Capital, the Public/Private Dilemma, Capital Allocation Strategies

As the main artery for the global supply chain, shipping plays a uniquely vital role but remains a fragmented and volatile industry that is undergoing rapid change as the result of technological, regulatory and geopolitical trends. This panel comprised of senior executives of major private and publicly listed companies will examine how companies address critical strategic issues, most of which are common to both small and large companies. Should companies focus on a single or multiple sectors; is consolidation feasible in a fragmented industry and does size create competitive advantages; what are the advantages of being public vs private, what companies expect when they go public and how can they optimize their access to the capital markets. Finally, a debate on alternative capital allocation option – debt reduction, dividends, share buybacks, growth. This provides for a discussion on the hot, practical and immediate challenges the industry is facing today, issues that every owner small or big has to face and address. 

Moderator:Mr. Panos Katsambas, Partner – Reed SmithPanelists:

Mr. Ioannis Zafirakis, Director, Interim CFO, CSO, Treasurer & Secretary – Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX)

Mr. Paul Wogan, CEO – GasLog (NYSE: GLOG) & GasLog Partners LP (NYSE: GLOP)

Mr. Marco Fiori, CEO – Premuda SpA

Mr. Hamish Norton, President – Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: SBLK)

Mr. Bing Chen, President & Chief Executive Officer – Atlas Corp.  (NYSE: ATCO)

NAVIGATING THROUGH COVID-19 - The shipping market in Greater Bay AreaONE-ON-ONE DISCUSSIONMr. Benjamin Wong, Head of Transport & Industrial Sectors – InvestHK

Mrs. Vanessa Tzoannos, Of Counsel, Marshall Islands/Liberian Law Advisor – Hill Dickinson International