In recent years, the various geopolitical developments around the globe, as well as the application of new technologies, constitute major challenges that the shipping industry has to face or manage.

In this context, Isalos.net, in collaboration with the British Embassy in Athens and under the auspices of the IMO Goodwill Ambassador in Greece & President of the Eugenides Foundation, Mr Leonidas Dimitriadis-Eugenides, and INTERCARGO, is organising the Conference entitled “Transporting humanity’s essential commodities: Safeguards for a Secure and Sustainable Maritime Industry”.

The event, which is scheduled to take place at the Eugenides Foundation Auditorium on 17 February 2025, at 18:30, will attempt to present the most important aspects of these two issues in two panel discussions, creating a lively dialogue between representatives of the international shipping community, who will present their thoughts, opinions, and expectations.

The primary objective of this event is to foster a dynamic exchange of ideas and insights among industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders exploring the evolving landscape of the maritime industry in the years to come.

The event will take place during the “Bulk Carriers of the Greeks” exhibition (10 February – 7 March) which is organised by Isalos.net with the collaboration of the Eugenides Foundation and under the auspices of INTERCARGO. More information on the exhibition and its parallel events is available here:

Agenda

18:30 – 19:00 – Opening Remarks:

Christos Stylianides, Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy of the Hellenic Republic
H.E. Mr. Matthew Lodge, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Greece
Leonidas Dimitriadis-Eugenides, IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador in Greece & President- Eugenides Foundation
John A. Xylas, Chairman-INTERCARGO & President, CEO-Ariston Navigation Corp.
Haralambos J. Fafalios, President-Greek Shipping Co-Operation Committee, Fafalios Ltd.
19:00 – 20:00 – Panel 1: Providing a Secure Maritime Industry

Panelists (Alphabetical Listing by Company/ Institution Name):

Antonis Kanellakis, Director, Alpha Bulkers, Pantheon Tankers & Alpha Gas Group
Dr. George Pateras, Contships Management Inc.
Siiri Duddington, Partner, Head of Sanctions, Hill Dickinson
William Heather, FCDO, Russia/Belarus Strategy & Designations
Nicholas Kosmatos, President, Sealink Navigation Ltd.
Moderator: Jos Standerwick, Chief Executive, Maritime London
20:00 – 21:00 – Panel 2: The role of New Technologies in achieving Sustainability, Safety & Security in the Maritime Industry

Panelists (Alphabetical Listing by Company/ Institution Name):

Christos Hadjigeorgiou, Managing Director, Almi Marine Management S.A.
Prof. Ioannis Golias, Director, Eugenides Foundation
Dr. Dimitris Fafalios, Director-Fafalios Shipping S.A. & Honourary Chairman- INTERCARGO
Martin Crawford-Brunt, CEO, Lookout Maritime
Panos Kourkountis, Chairman, MARTECMA & Technical Director, SEA Traders S.A.
George Devereese, Senior Business Development, SynMax Intelligence
Stavros Hatzigrigoris, Technical Director-Zodiac Maritime
Moderator: Prof. Maria Boile, Department of Maritime Studies, University of Piraeus