NAVIGATOR ASSEMBLY

The Navigator Assembly serves as an exclusive gathering, bringing together our sponsors and decision-makers from prominent Greek Shipping Companies. It offers a unique platform for Shipping Services Companies to engage in roundtable discussions on crucial industry topics. The Navigator Assembly 2025, is scheduled to take place on March 20th, 2025 at Grand Hyatt Athens, under the theme #TimelessSeasNewPaths.

Indicative Agenda
16:30 – 17:00: Registrations
17:00 – 19:30: Parallel Thematic Discussions among Shipping Company Executives and supporters of NAVIGATOR ASSEMBLY
19:30 – 20:00: Closing Remarks
20:00 – 21:30: Networking Cocktail

Smart Shipping
AI & Automation in Shipping – The impact of AI on decision-making, crew welfare, and regulatory frameworks.
Cybersecurity & Data Ownership – The shift to cloud-based operations, data ownership challenges, and compliance strategies.
Smart Shipping & ROI – Measuring financial benefits, justifying IT investments, and exploring new financing models.
Standardization & Interoperability – Ensuring compatibility between systems, the need for industry-wide standards, and regulatory involvement.
Sustainability & Smart Shipping – The role of digitalization in carbon neutrality, fuel efficiency, and ESG commitments.
• George Teriakidis, Regional Manager – Southeast Europe DNV, Moderator
• Golfo Bei, Commercial Manager – LGMar, Moderator
• Damianos Oikonomidis, CEO – Synthetica, Moderator
• Alexandros Lyginos, CEO Cygnus Cyber Security, Moderator
• Kostas Siliverdis, Business Development Director – Benefit Software, Moderator

• Philip Nielsen, co-Founder – Oriani, Moderator

• Dr. Antonios Lalechos, Co-Owner & CEO, CMA / Neptune Zero, Moderator

• Vassilis Kamitsis, Regional Technical Manager – IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry, Moderator

• Dr. Matthew Maheras, CIO Metrostar Management Corp. & VP AMMITEC, Moderator

• Rodoula Kaloudi, CBO – Benefit Software, Discussant
• Emmanouil Lazaridis, CEO – Diaplous Group, Discussant
• Maria Chrysagi, Customer Success Manager – Tototheo Global, Discussant
• Aggeliki Kolliopoulou, Senior Sales Executive – Tototheo Global, Discussant
• Marina Theodorompeakou, Business Development Executive – Tototheo Global, Discussant

• Georgios Gkiotsalitis, Sales Engineer – Oceanking S.A., Discussant
• Spyros Bismpikas, Sales Manager – Akereon Business & IT Consulting, Discussant

• George Frydas, CEO – Fortune Technologies SA, Discussant

• Theodoros Sofianopoulos, Business Development Executive – Fortune Technologies S.A., Discussant
• Hristina Cheneva, Compliance Officer – Palau International Ship Registry, Discussant
•Yiannis Kyriakides, BD Manager – Inform Lykos (Hellas) S.A., Discussant
• Nikolaos Stavrou, R&D Manager – Furuno Hellas, Discussant
• Vangelis Saitis, Sales Manager – Wartsila, Discussant
• Kelly Dritsa, Co-Founder / Marketing & Communications – Nereus, Discussant

• John Vandoros, General Manager – Oriani, Discussant

• Achilleas Konstantzos, CTO – Cygnus, Discussant

• Ioannis Devetzoglou, Business Development Manager – DeepSea, Discussant

Decarbonisation
Geopolitical Uncertainty and Technological Transformation
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: EU ETS, IMO Targets, and FuelEU Maritime
Global vs. Regional Regulation: The Need for a Unified Approach in Maritime Emissions
Innovation at the Helm: Technological Breakthroughs for a Decarbonized Shipping Industry
Decarbonization Strategies: From Vision to Action – Achieving Emission Reduction Goals
Education and Collaboration: Building the Workforce of the Future in Shipping
Creating a Sustainable and Competitive Maritime Future
• Miltos Messinezis, New Sales & Business Development Manager – Oceanking S.A., Moderator
• Dimitris Anassis, Partner – Hill Dickinson, Moderator
• John Tsogas, Global Head of Bunkering – Sekavin, Moderator
• Alkistis Kyriakopoulou, Chief Business Officer – Deepsea Technologies, Moderator
• Stelios Katsanis, Managing Partner – Inmartek Ltd, Discussant
• Yiannis G. Timagenis, Partner – Timagenis Law Firm, Discussant
• Jose Racine, Chief of Segumar Piraeus – Embassy & General Consulate of Panama in Greece, Discussant
• Yiannis Christopoulos, GM Sales Greece & Cyprus – Wartsila, Discussant

ESG
Future ESG Regulations:Preparing for stricter IMO 2050 targets and aligning with evolving environmental standards.
Tech-Driven ESG Solutions:Leveraging AI, blockchain, and new fuels like green hydrogen to drive decarbonization and ESG compliance.
Financing ESG Transition: Exploring new financial models (green bonds, ESG-linked loans) to support sustainable fleet investments.
Standardizing ESG Reporting:Developing universal ESG reporting standards for accurate and transparent data across the industry.
Governance and ESG Leadership: Strengthening governance and leadership to drive company-wide ESG adoption and overcome resistance.
Social Impact and Workforce:Addressing labor practices, diversity, and the future workforce’s preparedness for a sustainable shipping industry.
• Pinelopi Kassani, Partner – Moore Greece, Moderator
• Costas Constantinou, Managing Partner | Global Maritime Leader – Moore Greece, Moderator
• Stavroula Agrimi, Corporate Planning & Business Development Manager – Sekavin S.A., Moderator
• Elisavet Kurteshi, Project Manager – Synthetica, Discussant
• Evi Kokkofiti, Audit Senior Manager – Ernst & Young (Hellas), Discussant
• Roula Zachariou, VP Business Development S. Europe – Shipmoney, Discussant
• Anastasios Zoupas, Partner – ERNST & YOUNG (HELLAS) CERTIFIED AUDITORS ACCOUNTANTS S.A. Moderator

Geopolitics, Ports and Maritime Supply Chain
Geopolitical Influence on Global Trade

Panama Canal Disruptions and Logistics
Suez and Panama Canal Contingency Plans:
Greek Shipyard Revitalization
Sustainability in Shipping: EU Regulations and Beyond
Decentralization of Global Shipping Hubs
Technological Advancements in Maritime Logistics
Ports Choice
Economic Impact of Geopolitical Shifts on Mediterranean Shipping:
• Kostis Achladitis, Managing Director – Golden Cargo, Moderator
• Nikolaos Kormpis, Corporate & Strategy Director – Dynamic Group of Companies, Moderator

• Sotiris Serbos, Associate Professor in International Politics – Democritus University of Thrace, Moderator

• Dr. Seraphim Kapros, Head of the Department of Shipping Trade and Transport – University of the Aegean, Moderator
• Karolos-Filippos S. Gavriiloglou, Senior Associate – Timagenis Law Firm, Discussant
• Thanasis Pirinis, CEO – Naftosol Ltd., Discussant
• Alexandra Pirini, Sales Marketing Manager – Naftosol Ltd., Discussant

Human Element
Adapting to Automation
Attracting Young Talent
Retention & Leadership Development
Work-Life Balance & Crew Welfare
Bridging the Generation Gap:
• Dimitris Lamprinakos, Business Development Manager – Marichem Marigases, Moderator
• Marina Papaioannou, Regional Maritime Academies Manager – DNV, Moderator
• Kostas Karavasilis, Regional Loss Prevention Director – UK P&I Club, Moderator
• George Roussis, Operations Manager – Crossworld Marine Services, Moderator
• Marianna Katsimicha, Claims Executive – The American Club, Moderator
• Gregory Spourdalakis, Managing Director – Columbia Shipmanagement Greece, Moderator

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