Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) daily maritime conference, entitled “Innovation and Inclusion in the Shipping Industry and Maritime Affairs”, on Wednesday 27 March, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel (Cyclades Hall).

The conference is co-organized by the US Embassy, the Taipei Representative Office in Athens, and the Propeller Club of Piraeus.

– Introduction Emcee: Mrs. Chrysanthi Stefanou, Governor, Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus

– Opening Remarks – Mrs. Maria Olson, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Athens

– Amb. Sherman Kuo, Representative, Taipei Representative Office in Greece

– Mr. Costis Frangoulis, President, Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus

– Keynote Remarks Dr. George Pateras, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping

Panel I: Innovation and Technology in Shipping

Moderator: Mrs. Helena Athoussaki, Chief Sustainability Officer, Motor Oil Group

Speakers:

– Mr. Panos Theodossopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, METIS Cyberspace Technology

– Mr. Vasileios Petousis, Energy and Sustainability Manager, Seanergy Maritime

– Mr. Elias Kariambas, Vice President, Regional Business Development, Greece, ABS

– Mr. Seiichi Suzuki, Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Specialist, Senior Ship Surveyor, Japane

Panel II: Inclusiveness and Sustainability in Shipping and Maritime Affairs Moderator:

– Ms. Sofia Galani, Professor of Public International Law, Panteion University

Speakers: – Mrs. Elpi Petraki, President, WISTA International

– Mrs. Ally Cedeno, Founder and President, Women Offshore, US

– Dr. Jiahn-Horng, Chen, President of Taiwan National Academy of Marine Research

– Mrs. Yun-Ching Tseng Director, R&D and Evaluation Department, Taiwan ICDF

– Mr. Christos Timagenis, Partner at Timagenis Law Firm

Closure and Announcement for Lunch Emcee: Mrs. Chrysanthi Stefanou, Governor, Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus

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