On the agenda
Geopolitics & new risks · Energy security & transition · Market outlook across all segments · Owners vs. capital providers · Talent, AI & cybersecurity
Programme
08:15
Registration and networking
break
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09:00
Opening and welcome
session
Bold visions from industry pioneers and government visionaries. Welcome by the organisers and moderators; keynote and guest speakers.
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09:30
The global game shift — risks and rewards
session
How shifting geopolitical blocs are reshaping trade, shipping, maritime insurance, ship finance and regulation.
ship-finance
10:20
Is the maritime energy transition under siege?
session
Between ambition and reality — energy, fuels, shipbuilding, circularity and ship recycling.
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11:10
Networking break
break
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11:40
Smart investment moves — where should the money go?
session
Shipping market outlook across all segments: containers, dry bulk, tankers, LNG/LPG and short sea.
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12:30
Networking lunch
break
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13:30
The gamble for tomorrow — investing in people
session
Who will actually run the ships of tomorrow? Creating the future talent in shipping, trade and logistics.
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14:20
The rise of next-gen tech
session
Cybersecurity, AI, automation and digitalisation — innovations and start-ups.
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15:10
Networking break
break
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15:40
Money talks — what shipowners want, what capital providers expect
session
Aligning owners and capital providers: ship finance, funds, subsidies and regulation. Where will the smart money come from?
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16:30
Bold moves & hard truths — recommendations for the future
session
Concluding general discussion between all speakers, panellists, participants and organisers.
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17:00
Networking & drinks
social
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Speakers & panel
Panelist
Erhan Esinduy
Managing Director
ESKO Marine Trading Ltd. Co
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Panelist
Fabrizio Vettosi
Managing Director
VSL Club SpA Investment & Advisory
Chairman
Ship Finance Working Group of European Shipowners (ECSA)
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Organizer
Georgios (Ilios) Kostoulas
Executive Director
Mare Forum
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Panelist
Gilbèrt de Bock
Managing Director
De Bock Maritime B.V.
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Panelist
Marina Tzoutzouraki
CFO and co-founder
eShipfinance.com
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Panelist
Lodewijk Wisse
Senior Advisor Maritime Business Climate
Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners
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Panelist
Jan Jaap Nieuwenhuis
Managing Director
Conoship International B.V.
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Panelist
Rico Luman
Senior Economist - research lead - global sector research
ING Bank
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Panelist
Albert Veenstra
Professor, Trade and Logistics, Shipping, Rotterdam School of Management
Erasmus University
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Panelist
Francesco Morici
Chartering Manager
Christiania Shipping
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Panelist
Iraklis Tsirigotis
Director of Origination
Neptune Maritime Leasing
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Panelist
Maarten Sickler
Director Sales
Conoship International
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Panelist
Luisa Puccio
Senior Director, Shipping Policy and Communications
European Shipowners, ECSA
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Panelist
Pieter van der Burg
Managing Director
NESEC Ship Finance
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Panelist
Dagfinn Lunde
Chairman and Co-Founder
eShipfinance.com
Co-Founder
DagMar Navigation Ltd
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Panelist
Phrixos Papachristidis
Chief Executive Officer
Hellespont Group
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Panelist
Caspar van Overklift
Business Development & Manager ESG
ForestWave - Member of Spliethoff Group
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Panelist
Harris Antoniou
Founder and Managing Director
Neptune Maritime Leasing Ltd
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Panelist
Michael de Visser
Managing Director & Head of Credit Investments
Seahawk Investments
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Panelist
Annet Koster
Managing Director
Royal Association of Netherlands' Shipowners
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12 November 2026
Haven Hotel Rotterdam, Curio Collection by Hilton
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Early bird
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Morning programme at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel, followed by lunch hosted by the Cayman Registry.
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Full participation as a discussion panellist, networking breaks and the evening reception.
350
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Full participation as a discussion panellist, networking lunch and the closing drinks reception.
560
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Full-day access, networking lunch and the financiers’ reception.
700
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Full afternoon programme, networking break and the 'Celebrating Hong Kong's Maritime Community' drinks reception.
1500
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