Greek Maritime Forum

Athens
October 13-14 | 2026
sponsors
Media sponsors
Charity Partner

500


Attendees

50


Exhibitors

60


Speakers

Engage. Exchange. Evolve.

12 Expert Panel Discussions Connecting The Maritime World for Insights, Problem-Solving, & Innovation

Panel discussion:

Decarbonization Rules & Reality: IMO Pathways, Compliance & Competitive Impact

Panel discussion:

The Alternative Fuels Reality Check: Availability, Safety, Costs & Readiness

Panel discussion:

Crew Wellbeing & Engagement: Building a Human-Centered Maritime Industry

Panel discussion:

Cybersecurity in a Connected Maritime World: Protecting Vessels, Ports & Data

Panel discussion:

Sustainable Maritime Technologies: From Efficiency to Breakthrough Innovation

Panel discussion:

Next-Gen Propulsion at Sea: Wind Assist, Nuclear Options & Electrification

Panel discussion:

Maritime Digital Transformation: Governance, Adoption and Real ROI

Panel discussion:

Future-Ready Shipyards: Skills, Automation and Quality at Scale

Panel discussion:

The AI-Enabled Fleet: Use Cases, Governance, and Real Results

Panel discussion:

Crew Skills for the Next Fleet: Upskilling for Digital, Safety & New Technologies

Panel discussion:

The Road to Autonomous Vessels: Technology and Commercial Reality

Panel discussion:

Decarbonizing Ports & Harbors: Shore Power, Port Technology & Operations

Two Effective Days Of Finding New Suppliers, Meeting New Contacts, Starting New Partnerships

Two-day international maritime event that will bring together various types of leaders and experts across the value chain. Two days of dynamic presentation and intense panel discussions will allow the participants to share their knowledge, good practices and to introduce new strategies. In parallel to this there will be multiple networking sessions which will allow buyers to find necessary suppliers.

Among Previous Speakers & Delegates

Chairman

JON STEWART

President, International Maritime Technology Consultants

Honorable Guest

CHRIS ALEXANDER KORFIATIS

VP Marine Technical Operations, Royal Caribbean Group

THOMAS KLENUM

Executive Vice President, Innovation & Regulatory Affairs, LISCR

THEOPHANOUS THEOPHANIS

Managing Director, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Hellas)

SAMANTHA LOURANDOU

Purchasing Manager, Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management

IRENE ROSBERG

Programme Director, Copenhagen Business School

NIKOLAS G. THEODOROU

Chief Strategy Officer & Director, ABC Maritime AG & ABC Hellenic Mgt. Ltd.

MIKAEL J. KARLSSON

Head of Business Development, Northern Marine Group Limited

VIVI MERTZANI

Senior HSSQE Operator, TMS Cardiff Gas

RASMUS ELSBORG-JENSEN

Climate Pact Ambassador, EU Commission | CEO, ReFlow

BAKIS YAKINTHOS

Head of School of Engineering, Merchant Marine Academy Macedonia Greece

JOSE MILHAZES

Business Process and Innovation Manager, GasLog

NIKOLAOS PAPANIKOS

Strategic Consultant, The House of Shipping

ALASTAIR FLEMING

Fleet Director, Northern Marine Management Limited

Honorable Guest

CANATAY YILMAZ

Co-Founder & Managing Director, Capramar

GREGORY SPOURDALAKIS

Managing Director, Columbia Shipmanagement

Honorable Guest

ALEXANDROS CHASAPODIMOS

Managing Director, Transbulk Management Inc. / BPG Shipping

MARGUS SCHULTS

Group CFO, Member of the Management Board, AS Tallink Grupp

ØISTEIN JENSEN

Chief Sustainability Officer, Odfjell SE

ZOIS DAGKARIS

Strategy & Operations Director, NSB Group

ARIS TSEKOURAS

Fleet Technical Manager, Kyla Shipping and Trading

Honorable Guest

GEORGE VACONDIOS

CEO, Lavrio Port Authority

STYLIANOS MOURTZANOS

HSSQE Superintendent, Seaven Tanker & Dry Management

Honorable Guest

EVANGELOS ADAM

Sustainability, Environment, Energy, Performance Manager, Dynacom Tankers Management

Honorable Guest

GENNADIY IVANOV

Director, BPG Shipping

Honorable Guest

THEODOROS CHOULIARAS

CEO, UPoilTankers Inc.

Honorable Guest

STAVROS MEIDANIS

Managing Director, Capital-Executive Ship Management

Honorable Guest

DIOGENIS VENETOPOULOS

Chairman-Founder of the Executive Board, Variety Cruises

Honorable Guest

MARIOS GERARDIS

Director of Dry Bulk Operations, Laskaridis Shipping

NIKOLAOS TSOULAKOS

Innovation & Technology Manager, Laskaridis Shipping

TOMMASO SPANEVELLO

Head of European Affairs, Haropa Port

Honorable Guest

NIKOLAOS ARTEMIS

Director Corporate Development, Attica Group

LEFTERIS PANDIS

Crew Manager, Capital Gas Shipmanagement

KARTIKEY SINGH

Manager - Green Projects and Retrofits, OSM Thome

EPAMEINONDAS CHANDROS

Transformation & Risk Director, Attica Group

Honorable Guest

NICHOLAS PAGONIS

Vice President - Marine Operations - Global Fleet Management, Royal Caribbean Group

SOTIRIOS AKAS MANOLKIDIS

Legal Counsel, Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE)

ARTEM PANCHENKO

Fleet Safety and Performance Coach, V. Group

GEORGE EFTHIMIOU

ICT Manager, Gourdomichalis Maritime S.A.

KYRIAKOS MAHOS

HSQE Director, Levante Ferries M.C.

MINAS PAPADAKIS

Managing Director, Heraklion Port Authority

Honorable Guest

ALEXANDROS KAFOUROS

Emissions Reduction & Compliance, TMS Tankers

Honorable Guest

CHRYSANTHOS CHRYSANTHOU

Technical Director, Celestyal Cruises

Honorable Guest

ILIAS KARVOUNIS

Senior Technical Superintendent, Maran Gas Maritime

ALEX ANGELOPOULOS

CEO, ACA Shipping Corp

STYLIANOS PSILLAKIS

General Manager Technical, Columbia Shipmanagement

Honorable Guest

SPIROS ALMPERTIS

Vice President of Port Operation / Itinerary Planning & Fuel Management, Crystal Cruises

Honorable Guest

ZENON KLEOPAS

EVP Green Energy & Technology, Starbulk

ALAN KLANAC

CEO, Adria Ro-Ro

Honorable Guest

ÖMER GÜRKAN ERTUĞRUL

Co-Founder and Fleet Technical Manager, Capramar

Topics

Global Maritime Sector:

Today / 2030 / 2050

  • Recent developments in the global shipping market;
  • Latest regulations in the maritime shipping sector;
  • Regional, national and international environmental projects and initiatives: best practices;
  • A deep dive into shipping forecast trends 5yrs; 10yrs; 15yrs;
  • Power of partnerships to advance the shipping industry;
  • Maritime HR- where are we now?

Getting To Zero Emissions

  • Path to net-zero: Decarbonisation through the shipowner’s lens;
  • Cleaner fuels for a greener future: What is needed to accelerate the transition to a sustainable maritime transportation sector?
  • LNG as a marine fuel;
  • Combination of fuels;

Smart, Efficient And Compliant Ship

  • Focus on scrubbers;
  • Cruise sector: latest innovations and solutions;
  • Effective propulsion technologies;
  • MRV and DCS and the decarbonization journey;
  • Solutions for effective fleet performance management;
  • General maintenance, cleaning and disinfection solutions;
  • Ensuring safety at the sea.

Digitalistion / Cyber Security / AI / Blockchain

  • Accelerating digitisation in the shipping industry;
  • Digitally connected maritime ports;
  • Autonomous and remotely operated ships;
  • Maritime simulators;
  • Latest electronics, IT, AI, cyber security solutions;
  • Implementation of blockchain technology in maritime

Ship Design / Build / Retrofit / Repair

  • Latest innovations in shipbuilding sector;
  • Ship design of the future;
  • Improvements in hull design;
  • Ensuring safe and timely supplies: spare parts, provision, etc.;
  • Retrofitting, repairing and recycling a ship.

Participation Formats

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Platinum

  • Platinum sponsor package
  • Opening announcement
  • Speaker slot
  • Seat in the panel discussion
  • Exhibition stand

Gold

  • Gold sponsor package
  • Speaker slot
  • Seat in the panel discussion
  • Exhibition stand

Silver

  • Silver sponsor package
  • Speaker slot
  • Exhibition stand

Bronze

  • Bronze sponsor package
  • Exhibition stand

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      About Greek Maritime Forum

      The Greek Maritime Forum is a two-day, senior-level gathering that brings together key decision-makers from across the maritime ecosystem. Participants span a wide range of sectors, including shipowners, ship managers, shipbuilders, shipyards, ports, service and technology providers, as well as regulators, government authorities, industry associations, classification societies, and other influential stakeholders.

      Designed for maximum impact, the event combines a high-level conference with a dedicated exhibition space. This structure enables attendees to gain insight into the latest industry developments and emerging trends, while also creating valuable opportunities to connect directly with leading decision-makers.

      Organized by the renowned maritime networking specialist IGGS Group, the much-anticipated Greek Maritime Forum stands out as a must-attend event for anyone active in maritime business within Greece and the wider international market.

      Dedicated team behind the project

      Greek Maritime Forum is organized by IGGS Group. Our overall priority is to provide our clients with the most effective networking platform in the world. Based on references we are moving faster than expected.
      We base our work on honesty, integrity and true dedication to the maritime industry. 
      We believe that maritime industry needs to work together to ensure sustainable future. 
      We take great pride that our services facilitate this mutual goal.


      We base our work on honesty, integrity and true dedication to maritime industry.


      We believe that maritime industry needs to work together to ensure sustainable future.


      We take great pride in the fact that our services facilitate the goals of the maritime industry.