(Ξένη δημοσίευση)-ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΗ ΤΥΠΟΥ-CAPITAL LINK-Press Release_8th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum - Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Columbia Plaza | Limassol, Cyprus
ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΕΙΣ ΤΥΠΟΥ / Πέμπτη 13 Φεβρουαρίου 2025, 19:36 / Πηγή: CAPITAL LINK
PRESS RELEASE
8th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Columbia Plaza – Limassol, Cyprus
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Capital Link is hosting the 8th Annual Cyprus Shipping Forum on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Columbia Plaza – Limassol, Cyprus.
The Forum will take place under the Auspices of the Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus and the Shipping Deputy Minister to the President and in cooperation with the Cyprus Union of Shipowners, which is also the Lead Sponsor. The event is also supported by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and the other major stakeholders of the Cyprus maritime cluster.
The event highlights the significant role of Cyprus as a maritime, energy and logistics hub and as an investment and business destination. The Forum features major international speakers and delegates and local leaders offering an exchange of ideas on critical industry topics, such as developments and trends in the major shipping, financial, and capital markets, issues pertaining to geopolitical and regulatory developments, and technical and commercial fleet management.
The Forum presents a unique opportunity to meet and network with a large, high-caliber audience of ship owning and offshore executives, institutional investors, research analysts, industry experts, commercial and investment bankers, risk advisors, private equity and venture capital firms, high-net worth investors, and financial media. The event will be open to the buy and sell side communities as well as the media. By attending, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the current state of the shipping and marine services industry, the subsequent effects on their investments, and a clear focus on the opportunities and challenges ahead.
For the eighth year in a row, the Conference Chairman of the Forum will be Mr. George A. Tsavliris, Principal of Tsavliris Salvage Group, Past Chairman – INTERMEPA (International Marine Environment Protection Association), Chairman – CYMEPA (Cyprus Marine Environmental Protection Association), Member of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners and Honorary Chairman – Tsavliris Cultural Foundation.
More information & Registration here
AGENDA TOPICS
WELCOME REMARKS
• Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link, Inc.
• Mr. George A. Tsavliris, Principal – Tsavliris Salvage Group; Conference Chairman
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION FOLLOWED BY A 1X1 DISCUSSION
H.E. Marina Hadjimanolis, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President - Republic of Cyprus
With
Mr. Nicolas Montanios, Partner – Montanios & Montanios LLC
DECODING EU ETS & FUEL EU: IMPLICATIONS, CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
Presented by: Mr. Ezekiel Davis, Vice President, Regional Business Development, Europe – ABS
FLEET COMPETITIVENESS IN THE ENERGY TRANSITION ERA:
FUEL CHOICES, UPGRADES & RENEWAL STRATEGIES
Moderator: Dr. John Kokarakis, Technical Director, SEEBA Zone – Bureau Veritas
Panelists:
• Ms. Alkistis Kyriakopoulou, Chief Business Officer – DeepSea Technologies
• Mr. Konstantinos Stampedakis, Co-Founder & Managing Director – ERMA FIRST GROUP
• Mr. Aristides Pittas, Chairman & CEO – Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) & EuroDry Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDRY)
• Mr. Philippos Philis, Chairman & CEO – Lemissoler Navigation Co. Ltd
• Dr. Loukas Barmparis, President – Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE: SB)
CHARTING A NEW COURSE: SHIP FINANCE OPTIONS & STRATEGIES AMID CHANGING MARKET DYNAMICS
Moderator: Ms. Ester Toumpouris, Deputy Head of Office (Limassol) – Hill Dickinson LLP
Panelists:
• Mr. Nicholas Pavlidis, Head of Shipping – Bank of Cyprus
• Mr. Hugues Calmet, Senior Vice President Head of DNB Athens Representative Office – DNB
• Mr. Aris Patounas, Head of Shipping – Hellenic Bank
• Mr. Ronis Kyperesis, Head of Accounting and Finance – Pelagic Partners; CFO – Hartmann Holdings
AI IN MARITIME OPERATIONS: SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION AND RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Presented by: Ms. Christina Orfanidou, Director, AI & Data – Deloitte Cyprus
OPTIMIZING SHIP MANAGEMENT: BALANCING SAFETY, INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY, REGULATION, & NEW TRADE DYNAMICS
Moderator: Ms. Anthi Miliou, Global Maritime Commercial Director – Lloyd’s Register
Panelists:
• Mr. Mark O’Neil, President & CEO – Columbia Group; Former President – InterManager
• Mr. Dieter Rohdenburg, CEO – InterMaritime Shipmanagement Ltd.
• Mr. Spyros Vlassopoulos, Managing Director – Ionic Group
• Mr. Prabhat Kumar Jha, Group Managing Director & CEO – MSC Shipmanagement Ltd., Cyprus
NAVIGATING NEW CURRENTS IN CYPRIOT & GREEK WATERS: TRENDS & DEVELOPMENTS IN MARITIME FINANCE
Presented by: Mr. Andreas Papachristodoulou, Partner – Stephenson Harwood
NAVIGATING THROUGH TURBULENCE & TRANSFORMATION - SHIPPING MARKETS IN MOTION - DEVELOPMENT & OUTLOOK
Presented by: Ms. Angelica Kemene, Head of Market Analysis & Decarbonisation Strategies – Optima Shipping Services
TRENDS & OUTLOOK FOR GLOBAL COMMERCE, ECONOMY & SHIPPING CHARTERERS’ INSIGHTS
Moderator: Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO – Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE: SB); Vice President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners
Panelists:
• Mr. Mohammed Bin Battal, President – Bahri Dry Bulk
• Mr. Robert Schreve, Senior Freight Trader – Olam Agri
DIGITALIZATION & CYBERSECURITY – CHALLENGES & STRATEGIES FOR THE MARITIME INDUSTRY
Moderator: Mr. George A. Tsavliris, Principal – Tsavliris Salvage Group; Conference Chairman
Panelists:
• Mr. Alexander Oswald, Group Director IT – Columbia Group
• Mr. Russell Kempley, Chief Propositions and Security Officer – CyberOwl
• Mr. Panos Theodossopoulos, CEO – Metis
1X1 DISCUSSION - SHIPPING – SAILING THROUGH TRANSFORMATION & DISRUPTION
Between:
Dr. Anil Sharma, Founder and CEO – GMS & Lila Global
&
Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link, Inc.
NAVIGATING THE GLOBAL SHIPPING LANDSCAPE SHIPOWNERS’ INSIGHTS
Moderator: Mr. George Teriakidis, Regional Manager for Southeast Europe – DNV Maritime
Panelists:
• Capt. Stephanos E. Angelakos, CEO – Angelakos (Hellas) S.A.
• Mr. Andreas Hadjiyiannis, CEO – Cyprus Sea Lines / Hellenic Tankers; President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners
• Ms. Semiramis Paliou, CEO – Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX); Chairperson – HELMEPA & INTERMEPA
• Mr. George Mouskas, CEO – Olympic Ocean Carriers / Zela Shipping
· Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO – Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB); Vice President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners
• Ms. Nicole Mylona, CEO – Transmed Shipping Co.
CLOSING REMARKS
Mr. George A. Tsavliris, Principal – Tsavliris Salvage Group ; Conference Chairman
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THE FORUM IS ORGANIZED:
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please visit: https://forums.capitallink.com/shipping/2025cyprus/agenda.html
Or contact:
Mrs. Olga Bornozi & Mrs. Eleni Bej & Mrs. Athena Kosmadaki
email: obornozi@capitallink.com ; ebej@capitallink.com ; athensoffice@capitallink.com
or tel.: New York: + 1 212 661 7566 & Athens: +30 210 6109800
For sponsorship opportunities please contact: Nicolas Bornozis, Olga Bornozi or Anny Zhu at forum@capitallink.com or call +1 (212) 661-7566.
Capital link websites:
www.capitallinkforum.com
http://www.capitallink.com/
ORGANIZERS
Founded in 1995, Capital Link is a New York based investor relations, financial communications and advisory firm with a strategic focus on the maritime, commodities and energy sectors, MLPs, as well as Closed-End Funds and ETFs. In addition, Capital Link organizes 18 high quality Investment Forums, and multiple webinars and podcasts, focusing on maritime transportation and U.S. investment products in 10 countries in the United States, Europe and Asia, in key industry centers, such as New York, London, Oslo, Hamburg, Athens, Limassol, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo and Hong Kong, all of which are known for combining rich educational and informational content with unique marketing and networking opportunities. Capital Link is a member of the Baltic Exchange. Based in New York City, Capital Link has presence in London, Athens & Oslo.
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