Shaping the future of global maritime transport. Connecting oceans, connecting markets

11:00-18:00, 4 September 2026

International Hellenic University, Thermi Campus, Building A, Auditorium C. Grammenos

The International Maritime Transport Conference in Thessaloniki will explore “How innovation, sustainability and geopolitics impact Greek shipping and ports economic development”.

This unique one-day conference, held ahead of the Thessaloniki International Trade Fair exhibition, will see key experts and policy makers explore how shipping and ports are becoming strategic assets and discuss their role in the new evolving geopolitical environment.

With six thematic panels, the conference will tackle the most challenging and current issues that the global maritime sector is facing.

·          Geopolitics, Energy and the Vertical Corridor: The evolving role of Greek ports and innovation

·          Nuclear Innovation for Maritime: Future-proofing shipping and port operations

·         Maritime Innovation as a Growth Engine: Sustainability, economic development, and port competitiveness

·         Building the Port of the Future: The role of construction and infrastructure companies

·         Emerging Maritime Technologies: What is real, what comes next, and what it means for business, strategy and policy

·         Smart Cruise and Smart Destinations: Unlocking economic value through Greek ports

Three keynote presentations will provide a deep dive with a holistic approach to the maritime sector:

·         Greek Ports: Hubs of Global Connectivity, Energy and Innovation

Dr. Marinos Giannopoulos, CEO of Enterprise Greece

·         How can innovation support Greek ports, islands, and cruise development?

Anastasia Kouvertari, Strategic Stakeholder and Client Engagement Principal, Lloyd’s Register

·         The Port of Thessaloniki “Past, present, future” Speaker TBC

For more information visit: https://internationalmaritimeconference.com/

To secure your place, register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-maritime-transport-conference-in-thessaloniki-2026-tickets-1996371360480?aff=oddtdtcreator