ABOUT THE FORUM
Our Forum is a Summit of the Global Institutional & Industry Leadership Summit. Featuring the institutional and industry leadership of global shipping, this forum will explore the sector’s most significant trends, challenges, and emerging opportunities. Discussions will highlight forward-looking strategies to help industry stakeholders operate confidently within a landscape growing more complex and demanding by the day.
From shifting geopolitical dynamics and evolving tariff frameworks to energy security, regulatory pressures, changes in global trade routes, and broader economic forces, the shipping sector is shaped by a wide array of powerful influences. Amid these developments, the industry’s role as the connective tissue of the global supply chain remains not only essential but increasingly strategic. This forum will offer valuable insights into how shipping can continue to drive resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth in the years ahead.
The event draws 1,000+ delegates and has the reputation of the best annual shipping event in Greece based on the size and quality of the audience (with extensive shipowner participation) and the caliber and seniority of the speakers.
- As with last year, we have confirmed the participation of
· Top Regulators – IMO & European Commission.
· the heads of the four major industry associations (Paul Pathy – BIMCO, Emanuel Grimaldi – ICS, Rolf Westfal-Larsen Jr. – INTERTANKO, John Xylas – INTERCARGO), and the IMO & the European Union. At the forum, the Ministers of Shipping from Greece, Cyprus, and Malta are confirmed to speak. Please note we have coordinated the date of our Forum with the Annual General Meeting of the Union of Greek Shipowners, whose President will deliver remarks.
· The Shipping Ministers of Greece (Vassilis Kikilias), Cyprus (Marina Hatzimanolis) and Malta (Chris Bonett).
- At lunch, we will recognize Mr. Lou Kollakis, of Chartworld Shipping, for his contribution to Greek Shipping.
- The key themes of the forum will be
– IMO related matters – how to take advantage of the one-year postponement to come up with realistic recommendations / solutions.
– Ship Finance, Capital Raising & the role of Greek banks in ship finance.
– Greece’s role as a strategic regional energy hub and he role of Greek Shipping.
2025 Forum Highlights Video
| Venue Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens SYNGROU AVENUE 89-93 117 45 Athens – Greece Telephone: +30 210 920 6000 Click here for more information about the venue. |
Contacts
For sponsorship and speaking opportunities, please contact: Nicolas Bornozis, Olga Bornozi or Anny Zhu at forum@capitallink.com or call 212.661.7566.
For more information, please contact: Eleni Bej at ebej@capitallink.com or call 212.661.7566.
