On the agenda
Greek shipowning · Markets outlook · Energy transition · Finance & strategy · Geopolitics & trade
Programme
Dimitris Monioudis
08:30 – 09:30
Registration & networking
break
Welcome coffee and executive networking to open the conference.
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09:30 – 10:20
Setting the scene
session
Opening keynotes framing the global, regional and industry challenges ahead.
Dimitris Monioudis
Ioannis Kostoulas, Marina Hadjimanolis, Antonios Faraklas, Theofilos Xenakoudis, Miltiadis Varvitsiotis
chios-2026
10:20 – 11:10
Geopolitics first
session
Trade blocs, shadow fleets, sanctions and the geopolitical risks reshaping global shipping.
Plamen Tonchev, Charles Ellinas, Costas Kontes, Erhan Esinduy, Konstantinos Markou, Theofilos Xenakoudis, Dwain Hutchinson, John Faraclas
chios-2026
11:10 – 11:40
Networking break
break
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11:40 – 12:30
Maritime energy transition
session
Green fuels, FuelEU Maritime and the realism gap in shipping's decarbonisation push.
Chengi Kuo, George Koufos, Jan Jaap Nieuwenhuis, Theodosis Stamatellos, Evangelos Boulougouris, Dionissis Christodoulopoulos
chios-2026
12:30 – 13:30
Networking lunch
break
chios-2026
13:30 – 14:30
SmartCapital
session
Where owners and capital providers see the money going in 2026 and beyond.
John Cotzias, Theodoros Kontes, Theofanis Moustakatos, Stefanos Fragos, Angelos Roupas Pantaleon
chios-2026
14:30 – 15:20
Next-gen technology
session
Cybersecurity, AI, automation and digitalisation reshaping maritime operations.
Vassilios Dimoulas, Panos Theodossopoulos, John Fafalios, Jonathan Jones, Dimitris Lyras
chios-2026
15:20 – 16:10
Investing in people
session
Recruitment, retention and building the next generation of maritime talent.
Antonios Faraklas, Leonidas Polemis, John Fafalios, Dimitris Patrikios, Gregory Spourdalakis, Marina Christoulaki, Andromache Demetriou, Serafeim Kapros, Helen Thanopoulou, Kostas Petrakis
chios-2026
16:10 – 17:00
Greece's maritime future
session
Can Greece strengthen its competitiveness as Europe's maritime, energy and logistics hub?
Costas Constantinou, Charles Ellinas, Theodoros Kontes, Theofanis Moustakatos, Dionyssios Theodoratos, Ilias Bissias, George Xiradakis
chios-2026
17:00 – 17:30
Roadmap for the future
session
Strategic conclusions and recommendations to close the conference.
Ioannis Kostoulas, Antonios Faraklas, Theofilos Xenakoudis
chios-2026
18:00 – 19:30
Networking reception
social
Relaxed evening close with Chios hospitality.
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19:30 – 21:30
Conference dinner
social
Formal dinner closing day one on Chios.
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Sat 09:00 – 13:30
Chios villages excursion
social
Optional Saturday visit to Pyrgi, Mesta and Kampos, ending near Chios Airport.
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Speakers & panel
Organizer
Georgios (Ilios) Kostoulas
Executive Director
Mare Forum
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Panelist
Konstantinos Markou
General Manager, Greece
ClassNK
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Panelist
Dionyssios Theodoratos
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Attica Group
President
Association of Passenger Shipping Companies (SEEN)
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Panelist
Helen Thanopoulou
Professor
Department of Shipping, Trade and Transport, University of the Aegean
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Panelist
John Fafalios
General Operations Manager
Fafalios Limited
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Panelist
Antonios Faraklas
Managing Director
Chartworld Shipping Corporation
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Panelist
George Xiradakis
President
Association of Banking and Financial Executives of Hellenic Shipping
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Panelist
Theofilos Xenakoudis
Chief Commercial Officer
IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry
General Secretary
The Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus
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Panelist
Marina Hadjimanolis
Shipping Deputy Minister, Cyprus
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Panelist
Charles Ellinas
CEO & Founder
EC Cyprus Natural Hydrocarbons Company Ltd (eCNHC)
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Chair
Dimitris Monioudis
Managing Director
Rethymnis & Kulukundis Ltd
Chairman
INTERCARGO Technical Committee
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Panelist
Andromache Demetriou
2nd Officer
Stena Baltica of Stena Line
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Panelist
Angelos Roupas Pantaleon
Greek Representative
European Mar LDA
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Panelist
Dimitris Patrikios
Managing Director
VShips Greece
Govenor
The Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus
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Panelist
Plamen Tonchev
Head of Asia Unit
Institute of International Economic Relations
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Panelist
Jan Jaap Nieuwenhuis
Managing Director
Conoship International B.V.
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Panelist
Theodosis Stamatellos
Global Technical Client Care Director
Lloyd's Register
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Panelist
Marina Christoulaki
Operations Fleet Manager
Navarone S.A.
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Panelist
Andreas Hadjipetrou
Chief Executive Officer
Columbia Group
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Panelist
Ilias Bissias
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Shipping, Trade & Transport
University of the Aegean
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Panelist
Theodoros Kontes
Director
Majestic International Cruises Inc.
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Panelist
Erhan Esinduy
Managing Director
ESKO Marine Trading Ltd. Co
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Panelist
Dwain Hutchinson
Managing Director and CEO
Bahamas Maritime Authority
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Panelist
Nurettin Caliskan
Founder & Managing Director
Neva Marine
President International Relations
Turkish Shipbuilders Association (GISBIR)
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Panelist
Vassilios Dimoulas
Technology & Innovation Director East Europe, Mediterranean Sea, Middle East, India and Africa
Bureau Veritas
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Panelist
Evangelos Boulougouris
Professor, Head of Department at Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering
University of Strathclyde
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Panelist
Dionissis Christodoulopoulos
Managing Director, Greece, Cyprus, Balkan & Black Sea Region
Everllence Hellas Ltd
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Panelist
Costas Kontes
Chief Commercial Officer
Navilands Management Holdings S.A
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8 May 2026
Chios, Greece
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Full afternoon programme, networking break and the 'Celebrating Hong Kong's Maritime Community' drinks reception.
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