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NAVIGATOR FORUM - TUESDAY 11.11.25 AT SNFCC

Agenda:

09.00-09.30: Registration & Welcome Coffee

09.30– 10.30:

Opening Addresses:

• Danae Bezantakou, CEO-NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS LTD

 

Welcoming remarks:

• Stefanos Gkikas, Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy 

• George Alexandratos, President – HELLENIC CHAMBER OF SHIPPING

 

Presenter:

• Olga  Bezantakou, Chief Legal Counsel/ COO – NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS LTD

 

10.30-10.45 Presentation regarding Generative AI

• Dr. Kyriacos Sabatakakis, Country Managing Director – ACCENTURE

 

10.45-10.50 Highlights Video from the NAVIGATOR Assembly: Decarbonisation Discussion

 

10.50-11.40 From Oil to Green: Tradition or Transition? – The Decarbonisation Dilemma

•  Ariana Psomas, Global Segment Director New Build & Dry Dock – PPG

•  John N. Cotzias , President – HELLENIC SHIPBROKERS ASSOCIATION

• John Tsogas, Head of Bunkering & Trading – SEKAVIN

• George Pateras, Deputy Chairman – CONTSHIPS MANAGEMENT Inc

• Boy Sleddering, Chief Executive Officer, ETS Navigator

• Panos Zachariadis, Technical Director – ATLANTIC BULK CARRIERS MANAGEMENT

Moderator: Dimitris Anassis, Partner –HILL DICKINSON 

 

11.40 – 11.45 : Highlights Video from the NAVIGATOR Assembly: Smart Shipping Discussion

 

11.45 – 12.30 Disruption on Deck: Who Controls the Future of Smart Shipping

• Iraklis Mathiopoulos, EVP of Labs & DFIR – OBRELA

• Angelo Lazaridis, Chief Commercial Officer – DIAPLOUS GROUP

• Dr. Matthew Maheras, CIO Metrostar Management Corp. & President – AMMITEC

• Dr. Anna Vazintari, CTO & CISO – EUROBULK LTD & Vice President – AMMITEC

• Vlassis Papapanagis, Chief Commercial Officer – TOTOTHEO GLOBAL 

Moderator: Alkistis Kyriakopoulou, Chief Business Officer –DEEPSEA TECHNOLOGIES 

 

12.30-12.35: Highlights Video from the NAVIGATOR Assembly: ESG Shipping Discussion

 

12.35-13.10: Fireside chat: ESG Perspectives: Private vs. Listed Companies in Dialogue

• Vasileios Petousis, E&S Manager – SEANERGY MARITIME CORP. 

• Korinna Tapaktsoglou, CFO – PIONEER MARINE 

• Margarita Veniou, Chief Corprate Development, Governance & Communications Officer – DIANA SHIPPING Inc.

• Lydia Stathi, Sustainability Assistant – LATSCO MARINE MANAGEMENT Inc.

• Niki Fotiou, Chief Financial Offier – HEIDMAR Inc

Moderator: Pinelopi Kassani, Partner – Governance Risk and Assurance – MOORE GREECE

Moderator: Evi Kokkofiti, Partner –  ΕΥ

 

13.10  – 13.25: Remarks by H.E. FANG Qiu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Greece 

 

13.25-13.30: Highlights Video from the NAVIGATOR Assembly: Human Element Shipping Discussion

 

13.30 – 14.10: The Human Element Onboard & Ashore: Challenges to Tackle, Solutions to Unlock

• Josephine Ghioka, Executive & Leadership Coach, HR Department– NAVARONE

• Capt. Panagiota Chrysanthi, CEO – ANDRIAKI SHIPPING CO.  Ltd

• Georgios Poularas, Managing Director of Shipmanagement Division– ENESEL Group

• Konstantinos V. Terzis, Director – QUEENSWAY NAVIGATION CO. Ltd

• Marina Drosou, Officer of the Watch candidate MCA – CAPITAL GAS

• Alex Kafetzopoulos, Chief Officer – GASLOG LNG SERVICES Ltd

Moderator: Danae Bezantakou, CEO – NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS

 

14.10-14.15: Highlights Video from the NAVIGATOR Assembly: Geopolitics Discussion

 

14.15 – 14.55: Sea Power & Global Politics: Who Rules the Shipping Routes?

• H.E. Matthew Lodge, Ambassador of the British Embassy in Athens

• Prof. Athanasios Platias, Strategy Chair – UNIVERSITY OF PIRAEUS

• Dr. Sotiris Sermpos, Assoc. Professor of International Politics at DEMOCRITUS UNIVERSITY of THRACE & Advisor to the Prime Minister

• Dr. Elena Lazarou, Director General – ELIAMEP

Moderator: Yanni Moutsios, News Anchor & Journalist – MEGA TV

 

14.55-15.05: Fireside Chat with Lars Rasmussen

Co- Founder of Panathēnea and Google Maps

 

15.05-15.25: Anchoring Insights: Closing Reflections & Next Steps

• George Tsavliris, Principal – TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE GROUP

• Emmanuel Vordonis, Former Chairman – THENAMARIS (SHIPS MANAGEMENT) Inc.

• Angelos Pantouvakis, Dean. School of Maritime and Industrial Studies – UNIVERSITY of PIRAEUS 

 

15.25-15.50:

Lottery of Travel Gifts

 

Closing Remarks by

• Danae Bezantakou, CEO – NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS

 

15.50 – 16.30 : Cocktail & Lunch

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SPEAKERS

PRESS RELEASE

English Press Release
Greek Press Release

PHOTO ALBUM

TRAILER

Opening Remarks by Danae Bezantakou – CEO of Navigator Shipping Consultants

Welcoming Remarks by Stefanos Gkikas, Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy

Presentation regarding Generative AI by Dr. Kyriacos Sabatakakis, Country Managing Director at Accenture

Remarks by H.E. FANG Qiu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Greece

Welcome Remarks by George Alexandratos, President – Hellenic Chamber of Shipping

Presenter: Olga  Bezantakou, Chief Legal Counsel/ COO of NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS LTD

24TH NAVIGATOR PANELS

From Oil to Green: Tradition or Transition?–The Decarbonisation Dilemma 

Fireside chat: ESG Perspectives: Private vs. Listed Companies in Dialogue

Sea Power & Global Politics: Who Rules the Shipping Routes?

Anchoring Insights: Closing Reflections & Next Steps

Disruption on Deck: Who Controls the Future of Smart Shipping

The Human Element Onboard & Ashore: Challenges to Tackle, Solutions to Unlock

Fireside Chat with Lars Rasmussen

Lottery of Travel Gifts

NAVIGATOR ASSEMBLY
The Navigator Assembly serves as an exclusive gathering, bringing together our sponsors and decision-makers from prominent Greek Shipping Companies. It offers a unique platform for Shipping Services Companies to engage in roundtable discussions on crucial industry topics. The Navigator Assembly 2025, is scheduled to take place on March 20th, 2025 at Grand Hyatt Athens, under the theme #TimelessSeasNewPaths.

Indicative Agenda

16:30 – 17:00: Registrations
17:00 – 19:30: Parallel Thematic Discussions among Shipping Company Executives and supporters of NAVIGATOR ASSEMBLY
19:30 – 20:00: Closing Remarks
20:00 – 21:30: Networking Cocktail

Moderators/Discussants

Smart Shipping

  • AI & Automation in Shipping – The impact of AI on decision-making, crew welfare, and regulatory frameworks. 
  • Cybersecurity & Data Ownership – The shift to cloud-based operations, data ownership challenges, and compliance strategies. 
  • Smart Shipping & ROI – Measuring financial benefits, justifying IT investments, and exploring new financing models. 
  • Standardization & Interoperability – Ensuring compatibility between systems, the need for industry-wide standards, and regulatory involvement. 
  • Sustainability & Smart Shipping – The role of digitalization in carbon neutrality, fuel efficiency, and ESG commitments. 

• George Teriakidis, Regional Manager – Southeast Europe DNV
• Golfo Bei, Commercial Manager – LGMar
• Damianos Oikonomidis, CEO – Synthetica
• Alexandros Lyginos, CEO Cygnus Cyber Security
• Kostas Siliverdis, Business Development Director – Benefit Software

• Philip Nielsen, co-Founder – Oriani

• Dr. Antonios Lalechos, Co-Owner & CEO, CMA / Neptune Zero

• Vassilis Kamitsis, Regional Technical Manager – IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry

• Dr. Matthew Maheras, CIO Metrostar Management Corp. & VP AMMITEC

• Rodoula Kaloudi, CBO – Benefit Software
• Emmanouil Lazaridis, CEO – Diaplous Group
• Maria Chrysagi, Customer Success Manager – Tototheo Global
• Aggeliki Kolliopoulou, Senior Sales Executive – Tototheo Global

• Georgios Gkiotsalitis, Sales Engineer – Oceanking S.A.
• Spyros Bismpikas, Sales Manager – Akereon Business & IT Consulting

• George Frydas, CEO – Fortune Technologies SA

• Theodoros Sofianopoulos, Business Development Executive – Fortune Technologies S.A.
• Hristina Cheneva, Compliance Officer – Palau International Ship Registry
•Yiannis Kyriakides, BD Manager – Inform Lykos (Hellas) S.A.
• Nikolaos Stavrou, R&D Manager – Furuno Hellas
• Vangelis Saitis, Sales Manager – Wartsila
• Kelly Dritsa, Co-Founder / Marketing & Communications – Nereus

• John Vandoros, General Manager – Oriani

• Achilleas Konstantzos, CTO – Cygnus

• Ioannis Devetzoglou, Business Development Manager – DeepSea

• George Papagiannakopoulos, Developer Director – Fortune Technologies

• Nikolas Gkikas, Founder – Nereus

 

Decarbonisation

  • Geopolitical Uncertainty and Technological Transformation
  • Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: EU ETS, IMO Targets, and FuelEU Maritime
  • Global vs. Regional Regulation: The Need for a Unified Approach in Maritime Emissions
  • Innovation at the Helm: Technological Breakthroughs for a Decarbonized Shipping Industry
  • Decarbonization Strategies: From Vision to Action – Achieving Emission Reduction Goals
  • Education and Collaboration: Building the Workforce of the Future in Shipping
  • Creating a Sustainable and Competitive Maritime Future

• Miltos Messinezis, New Sales & Business Development Manager – Oceanking S.A.
• Dimitris Anassis, Partner – Hill Dickinson
• John Tsogas, Global Head of Bunkering – Sekavin
• Alkistis Kyriakopoulou, Chief Business Officer – Deepsea Technologies
• Stelios Katsanis, Managing Partner – Inmartek Ltd
• Yiannis G. Timagenis, Partner – Timagenis Law Firm
• Jose Racine, Chief of Segumar Piraeus – Embassy & General Consulate of Panama in Greece
• Yiannis Christopoulos, GM Sales Greece & Cyprus – Wartsila

• Alexis Chronopoulos,  Sales Manager – Oriani

• Andreas Giakoumelos,  Chief of Strategy – Antipollution 

• Alexandros Kessar, Chief Commercial Officer – A GENERAL GROUP

 

ESG

  • How do the updates in the US administration affect/are anticipated to affect ESG? Given such update how are companies planning on treating ESG vs. pressure to reduce compliance costs and boost competitiveness for their growth?
  • What is EU Commission’s reaction on the previously mentioned? What is the “Omnibus” package that EU Commission published on 26 February, that (once in effect) will result in significant changes to key EU laws on sustainability reporting, diligence and trade?
  • How are listed shipping companies affected in terms of strategy and reporting ? What is the role of ESG in capital markets activity?
  • Is ESG relevant to private shipping ? If yes, how and why?

• Pinelopi Kassani, Partner – Moore Greece
• Costas Constantinou, Managing Partner | Global Maritime Leader – Moore Greece
• Stavroula Agrimi, Corporate Planning & Business Development Manager – Sekavin S.A.

• Ilia  Triantafyllidi, Project Owner- Synthetica

• Evi Kokkofiti, Audit Senior Manager – Ernst & Young (Hellas)
• Roula Zachariou, VP Business Development S. Europe – Shipmoney
• Anastasios Zoupas, Partner – ERNST & YOUNG (HELLAS) CERTIFIED AUDITORS ACCOUNTANTS S.A. 

 

Geopolitics, Ports and Maritime Supply Chain

  • Geopolitical Influence on Global Trade
  • Panama Canal Disruptions and Logistics
  • Suez and Panama Canal Contingency Plans:
  • Greek Shipyard Revitalization
  • Sustainability in Shipping: EU Regulations and Beyond
  • Decentralization of Global Shipping Hubs
  • Technological Advancements in Maritime Logistics
  • Ports Choice
  • Economic Impact of Geopolitical Shifts on Mediterranean Shipping:

• Kostis Achladitis, Managing Director – Golden Cargo
• Nikolaos Kormpis, Corporate & Strategy Director – Dynamic Group of Companies

• Plamen Tonchev, Head of Asia Unit – Institute of International Economic Relations

• Dr. Seraphim Kapros, Head of the Department of Shipping Trade and Transport – University of the Aegean
• Karolos-Filippos S. Gavriiloglou, Senior Associate – Timagenis Law Firm,
• Thanasis Pirinis, CEO – Naftosol Ltd.
• Alexandra Pirini, Sales Marketing Manager – Naftosol Ltd.

 

Human Element

  • Adapting to Automation
  • Attracting Young Talent
  • Retention & Leadership Development
  • Work-Life Balance & Crew Welfare
  • Bridging the Generation Gap:

• Dimitris Lamprinakos, Business Development Manager – Marichem Marigases
• Marina Papaioannou, Regional Maritime Academies Manager – DNV
• Kostas Karavasilis, Regional Loss Prevention Director – UK P&I Club
• George Roussis, Operations Manager – Crossworld Marine Services
• Marianna Katsimicha, Claims Executive – The American Club
• Gregory Spourdalakis, Managing Director – Columbia Shipmanagement Greece

• Dimirta Pyromali, Human Resources Director – V Group of Companies

SMART SHIPPING OUTCOME – NAVIGATOR ASSEMBLY 2025

HUMAN ELEMENT OUTCOME – NAVIGATOR ASSEMBLY 2025

GEOPOLITICS OUTCOME – NAVIGATOR ASSEMBLY 2025

ESG OUTCOME – NAVIGATOR ASSEMBLY 2025

DECARBONIZATION OUTCOME – NAVIGATOR ASSEMBLY 2025

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