08:30 Registration and Welcome Coffee - Sponsored by Marine Sat
Morning session - Developments with Maritime Digitalisation
09:00 The use of AI-driven tools at Aegis ISA
George Manolidakis, Founder & Managing Director, Aegis ISA
Bio: A highly motivated and experienced professional with a proven track record of over 25 years of success in International Seaborne Commodity Trading, Shipbroking, Freight Trading, Vessel Commercial/Operational (Marine) Management, and Business Development. George is the Managing Director of Dry Cargo Chartering comapny, Aegis ISA.
09:20 How IONIC is digitalising in Maritime’s digital age
Andreas Polidis, IT Advisor, IONIC
Bio: Andreas Polidis has more than 30 years of experience in design and management of IT&T projects, in various sectors and industries, both in Greece and abroad. The last 10 years focusing in the shipping industry he works with Ionic Shipping (MGT) Inc. as an IT Advisor drawing and implementing company’s IT strategy, to address daily requirements and be prepared for the upcoming challenges.
09:40 Training and Development Manager for Pantheon Tankers Management, Alpha Gas and Alpha Bulkers
Konstantinos Agas (MSc, MBA), Training Manager, Pantheon Tankers
Bio: Konstantinos Agas has served for 30 years in Hellenic Navy as an Engineer officer and retired in 2018 with the rank of Commander. Since 2010 he specializes in Maritime Training – E-learning Instructional Design and Learning Management Systems Administration. He holds an MSc in Information Technology Management and an MBA from Naval PostGraduate School USA. Since August 2024 he holds the position of Training and Development Manager for Pantheon T.M, Alpha Gas S.A. and Alpha Bulkers Shipmanagement. He is also a certified instructor for National Center for Public Administration and Local Government, a visiting instructor for Hellenic Navy Naval War School and visiting instructor / e-learning instructional designer for NATO Maritime Interdiction Operation Center (NMIOTC).
10:00 How shipping companies can use No-Code Apps to assist with operations
Ioannis Filippopoulos, Assistant Professor, University of Limassol
Bio: Dr Ioannis Filippopoulos,PhD, MBA, MSc in IT, PM², Associate Professor of Shipping Operations and Computer Science, University of Limassol is a Shipping Industry, Digital Transformation & Information Systems Specialist. For more than eight years, he has been specializing in the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Blockchain platforms in the shipping industry as CIO at a top-performing maritime company (Angelicoussis Group). Today, he is expanding the research activities to other industries as an Assistant Professor at the University of Limassol.
10:20-10:50 Coffee break - Sponsored by Marpoint
10:50 Navigating the Future: Digitalisation and Smart Shipping with Telesat Lightspeed
David Natsheh, Commercial Product Manager, Marine, Telesat
Bio: Natsheh leads the global maritime go-to-market strategy for Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network. In this role, Mr. Natsheh is responsible for defining the maritime service offerings for the yachting, merchant and cruise market segments, and working with Telesat’s maritime sector partners on the service introduction.
Natsheh’s career in the satellite communications industry began in 1997, with previous roles as a product manager for Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress and FleetBroadband as well as Stratos Global Corporation. Natsheh holds a Bachelor’s of Communications and a Master’s in Business Administration from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
11:20 Multi-Orbit Resiliency – Keep your ships connected and your crew onboard with a multi-orbit strategy
Dimitrios Papaharalabos, Senior Sales Director Maritime & Enterprise, SES
Bio: Dimitrios Papaharalabos’ journey in the satellite business began over two decades ago, and since then, he has continuously demonstrated his ability to drive growth, foster innovation, and navigate the complexities of the industry across multiple segments. Throughout his career, he has held senior commercial roles in leading satellite companies, contributing significantly to their strategic objectives and market leadership.
11:40 Better ways to gather data from vessels
Briac Lemée, Business Development Manager, Opsealog
Bio: Briac is an accomplished Sales Director excelling in SaaS and Market Data sectors, specialising in Energy, Commodities, Maritime, and Financial industries. With over a decade of leadership in global team management, driving exceptional results through tailored solutions and strategic sales methodologies.
Midday session - Developments with Maritime Cybersecurity
12:00 Cyber Defence at Sea: Safeguarding Maritime OT Systems with NIS2 in the age of LEO Advancements
Nansi Palaiologou, Digital Sales Manager, Marlink
Bio: Nansi Palaiologou is an experienced Sales and Business Development Manager with a proven track record of guiding companies through secure digital transformations. She specialises in implementing innovative sales strategies while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. Nansi holds multiple certifications, including ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and Fortinet NSE, among others, which strengthen her ability to deliver resilient, secure business solutions. Her expertise lies in aligning technology with business objectives, helping organisations thrive in today’s digital landscape.
12:20 Navigating Tomorrow: IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Insights from A.M. Nomikos
Apostolos Papadopoulos, Fleet ICT Administrator, A.M. Nomikos Transworld Maritime Agencies S.A.
Bio: Apostolos Papadopoulos has a decade of experience in the shipping industry, coupled with a robust understanding of Maritime Satellite Communication technologies. Over the past three years, he has made significant contributions to the IT team at AM Nomikos Transworld Maritime Agencies SA, focusing on the implementation, support, and design of the new IT infrastructure for the fleet.
12:40 Delivery of newbuilding tanker with DNV cyber notation
Matthew Maheras, Chief Information Officer, Metrostar Management
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking - Sponsored by Vodafone
14:00 Cybersecurity panel
Moderator:
Matthew Maheras, Chief Information Officer, Metrostar Management
Participants:
Achilleas Mantzios, DBA, System/SW Engineer, Team leader, Analyst, Dynacom Tankers Management
Bio: Achilleas Mantzios is an experienced DBA and software architect with over 22 years of expertise in PostgreSQL, AWS, and Java, leading development teams and championing data integrity. He actively contributes to open-source communities and has implemented international business standards.
Andreas Polidis, IT Advisor, IONIC
Nikos Menegatos, IT Manager, Golden Union Shipping CO S.A
Bio: A seasoned IT Manager with nearly three years at Golden Union Shipping, overseeing IT operations and system administration in a maritime environment. Over nine years of experience in system administration and IT infrastructure management, ensuring high uptime and continuity across locations.
Afternoon session - Developments with Vessel Performance
14:40 How do actionable insights from weather and industry data improve vessel performance?
Filotas Paschos, Business Development Manager, Weathernews
Bio: A Business Development Manager in Athens, focused on the Greek and Turkish markets. With a strong meteorological background, Filotas contributes to new developments for Weathernews. Providing insights on weather’s impact and collaborate with clients to address their operational needs while upholding a commitment to environmental responsibility and climate change mitigation.
Vasiliki Kouroupaki, Voyage Planner, Weathernews
Bio: A Voyage Planner and Risk Communicator at Weathernews since 2020. With a focus on optimizing maritime operations, Vasiliki specialises in supporting efficient and safe voyages by assessing weather-related risks and collaborating closely with clients. His role involves using data-driven insights to enhance decision-making processes and ensure the safety and efficiency of vessels, aligning with the Wethernews mission to support environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
15:00 The Digitalisation box: what is insight?
Dionysis Asimakopoulos, Growth Manager, Kongsberg Digital
Bio: Dionysis, a Growth Manager at Kongsberg Digital, is spearheading the digital transformation of the Greek shipping industry. With over fifteen years of experience in commercial shipping, he uniquely blends the expertise of a chartering broker with entrepreneurial spirit and a strong grasp of technology. Driven by a passion for efficiency and innovation, Dionysis is creating unparalleled value for shipping companies by revolutionizing their operations. He holds a degree in Maritime Economics from Piraeus University, an MSc in International Transport from Cardiff University, and he is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.
15:20-15:50 Coffee break - Sponsored by Dualog
15:50 Getting ready to FuelEU Maritime
Risto-Juhani Kariranta, Founder, Ahti Consultancy
Bio: Risto-Juhani Kariranta runs his own consultancy Ahti Consulting where he works on handpicked consulting assignments. Until July 2023, he has been a shipping performance manager with Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and renewable feedstocks. He is one of the most interesting bloggers on ship performance on LinkedIn.
16:10 Understanding FuelEU Maritime
Nikolaos Tsoulakos. Innovation & Technology Manager, Laskaridis Shipping Company
Bio: Nikolaos embarked on his career in the shipping industry nearly 15 years ago. Currently he serves as the Innovation & Technology Manager at Laskaridis Shipping Co. where he is responsible for overseeing the company's innovation strategy. In this capacity, he introduces new ideas, nurtures an innovative organizational culture, and facilitates communication of innovations within the company. Before joining Laskaridis Shipping Co. he gained valuable experience working as a superintendent engineer at reputable Greek shipping companies.
16:30 AI: changing the game, today and tomorrow
Christos Papandreou, Naval Architect & Marine Engineer, Deepsea
Bio: A Naval Architect and Marine Engineer from National Technical University of Athens. A Senior Fleet Performance Engineer at Deepsea since January 2023. Experienced in fleet performance monitoring and data science with a demonstrated history of working in the shipping industry.
16:50 Deepsea panel on innovative approaches to boosting vessel efficiency
Moderator:
Steve Alysandratos, Managing Partner, Archon Shipmanagement
Vasileios G. Petousis, Energy & Sustainability Manager, Seanergy Maritime
Bio: Vasileios G. Petousis graduated from the Chemical Engineering Department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2008 and carried out graduate studies at the New York University of the USA in the field of Environmental Engineering. He started his professional career as Environmental Engineer in Langan Engineering. In 2019 he joined the Supply and Trading team as a commodity trader specializing in Aviation and Military Fuels. In 2022 he joined Seanergy Maritime Holdings as the company’s Energy & Sustainability Manager.
Vasileios has extensive experience in handling technical and operational matters pertaining to the optimization of the day-to-day operations of energy systems as well as the development of new ways to reduce energy consumption and increase efficiency. Furthermore, he has specialized in the evaluation and utilization of alternative fuels including biofuels, Natural Gas and Hydrogen.
Panelist:
Konstantinos Kordas, Energy Efficiency Engineer, Neptune Lines
Bio: Mechanical Engineer with 15 years experience in the maritime industry. Working experience in many shipping companies on environmental projects implementation, digitalization solutions and performance evaluation. Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and powerBI implementations. Presently he is an Energy Efficiency Engineer at Neptune Lines focusing on performance improvement, emissions reduction and new technologies for a fleet of 25 vessels.
Angus Whiston, Communications Director, DeepSea
Bio: Angus Whiston is the Communications Director at DeepSea Technologies. He has been part of the international team at DeepSea bringing world-class AI to the shipping industry for almost half a decade. He has seen first-hand the incredible - and proven - benefits of this technology for the shipping industry and the planet.
17:10 End of conference & cocktail reception - Sponsored by Nordic IT
