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The 15th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens in Greece. The Forum is held in partnership with DNV and in cooperation with NASDAQ and NYSE.
Featuring the institutional and industry leadership of global shipping, this forum will address the industry's main trends and challenges, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead and strategies to compete in an increasingly complex and demanding landscape.
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Featured Panels view in pdf
BANK FINANCE PANEL10:55 - 11:35 AM
Moderator: Mr. Jasel Chauhan, Partner, Head of International Finance – Hill Dickinson LLP
Panelists:
- Mr. Philipp Wünschmann, Head of Shipping – Berenberg
- Mr. Chris Conway, Managing Director, Global Head of Transportation – Export Agency Finance – Citi
- Mr. Christos Tsakonas, Global Head of Shipping – DNB
- Mr. Evan Cohen, Managing Director & Group Head of Maritime Finance – First Citizens Bank
ALTERNATIVE FINANCE PANEL11:40 - 12:20 PM
Moderator: Ms. Dora Mace-Kokota, Partner, International Head – Maritime, Trade and Offshore and Managing Partner, Greek Office – Stephenson Harwood
Panelists:
- Mr. Nicholas M. Petrakakos, Partner & Managing Director, Maritime & Offshore Investment Banking – Alantra
- Mr. Omer Donnerstein, Managing Director – Entrust Global
- Mr. Kevin Kou, Director of Europe and America Department (Shipping) – ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
- Mr. Harris Antoniou, Founder & Managing Director – Neptune Maritime Leasing
NAVIGATING OPPORTUNITIES - INVESTMENT PERSPECTIVES IN THE MARITIME SECTOR 12:25 - 1:05 PM
Moderator: Ms. Alexia Hatzimichalis, Partner – Watson Farley & Williams
Panelists:
- Mr. Christian Rychly, Head of Shipping – MPC Capital; COO – MPC Container Ships
- Mr. Tobias Backer, Executive Director – Pelagic Capital
- Mr. Nicolas Tirogalas, Chief Investment Officer – Tufton Investment Management
EU FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR4:30 - 4:40 PM
Presented by:
- Mr. Vasileios Tsiamis, Partner – EY
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE & AWARD CEREMONY1:30 - 3:00 PM
Sponsored by:

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Mr. Apostolos Tzitzikostas Commissioner European Commission for Sustainable Transport & Tourism (VIA Webcast)
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Ms. Elissavet Vozemberg- Vrionidi Chair, Committee on Transport and Tourism European Parliament
2025 CAPITAL LINK GREEK SHIPPING LEADERSHIP AWARD PRESENTED TO Mr. Thanasis Martinos Managing Director Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Limited
INTRODUCED BY Mr. George Prokopiou Founder Dynacom Tankers Management; Dynagas Ltd. (DLNG) / Sea Traders & Mr. George M. Foustanos Maritime Historian & Founder Greek Shipping Miracle
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Venue
Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens SYNGROU AVENUE 89-93 117 45 Athens - Greece Telephone: +30 210 920 6000
For more information, please contact Eleni Bej at ebej@capitallink.com
For more information about the venue site, visit: https://athenaeum.intercontinental.com/ |
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Contacts
For further information, contact Olga Bornozi, Managing Director at obornozi@capitallink.com or Eleni Bej, Chief Operating Officer, at ebej@capitallink.com or +1 (212) 661-7566, or Athena Kosmadaki (Greece) at athensoffice@capitallink.com or +30 210 6109 800.
For sponsorship and speaking opportunities, contact Nicolas Bornozis, Olga Bornozis, or Anny Zhu at sponsorships@capitallink.com or call +1 (212) 661-7566. |
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