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Through the organization of world-class Conferences and Events
Slide2Open:
- Provides topical and international information, as well as the latest and most forward looking trends for businesses, products and services.
- Encourages communication, interaction and synergies.
- Nurtures existing business connections and creates new ones.
- Enables and facilitates targeted networking, builds communitie

s and brings professionals together in interest groups.
- Breeds innovation, triggers change, develops new businesses and ways of doing things.
- Furthers learning, sharing of best practices and experiences, and promotes training on key matters of interest.
- Sparks business development and growth and facilitates funding / fundraising.
- Enables revenue growth in a very targeted manner.

07/06/2025

At the 8th Slide2Open Shipping Finance Conference, Mr. Georgios Sp. Alexandratos, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping and Managing Director of Apollonia Lines SA, addressed the wide range of challenges facing the maritime industry.

👏 He welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between IEEE and IMarEST, praised former President Mr. Pateras for his integrity, and reaffirmed that the Chamber’s doors remain open to initiatives that support the competitiveness of Greek shipping — an industry that sustains over 100 job categories.

16/05/2025

Ms. Venetia Kallipolitou, Maritime Training and Education Advisor of the Tsakos Group and Tsakos Columbia Shipmanagement SA, participated in the 8th Slide2Open Shipping Finance 2025, as a panelist in the discussion titled "Who is transforming who: Technology, GenZ and Shipping." The panel was moderated by Mr. Panagiotis Korakas, Head of Cultural Heritage and Blue Synergies at Naftika Chronika and Isalos.net.

Ms. Kallipolitou provided an overview of the Tsakos Group’s maritime training and education, which has evolved over the years and culminated in the establishment of the Merchant Marine Academy, inaugurated last September under Cypriot accreditation (navigation watch and engine watch). She noted that Generation Z could perhaps be better described as “Generation Flash,” as everything moves too fast. A holistic approach is needed, involving well-structured training programs, skilled instructors, and meaningful evaluation systems — something that applies to all professions. Lifelong learning, she emphasized, is a shared responsibility between the company and the seafarer.

08/05/2025

Mr Nikos Kogios, ICT Security Services Senior Manager, OTE Group, gave an interesting presentation on “Smart Shipping, Resilient Security: Navigating Cyber Threats in a Digitized Maritime World”. More specifically, Mr Kogios elaborated on the types of hackers and the types of attacks – with a recent example of 1.000 ships that were held “hostage” to a cyberattack. Last year 3bn were paid in ransom! Shipping is a high value target and should be protected as such. Operational and time challenges are of essence and OTE has Offensive and Defensive Security Services to offer.

23/04/2025

"Safety culture is critical but complex — crew engagement is the key."

– Maria Korkontzelou, Crew Manager at Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.

At the 8th Slide2Open Shipping Finance 2025, Mrs. Korkontzelou joined the panel “The Human Side of Shipping – Developing Safety Culture and Telematic Medical Applications” alongside Mrs. Elisabeth Calbari MISCP and Mr. Costas Kontes.

07/04/2025

👉Smart Shipping, Resilient Security

At the 8th Slide2Open Shipping Finance Conference, Mr. Nikos Kogios, ICT Security Services Senior Manager at OTE Group, delivered a powerful presentation on “Smart Shipping, Resilient Security: Navigating Cyber Threats in a Digitized Maritime World.”

“Shipping is a high-value target and should be protected as such.”
Mr. Kogios shed light on the types of hackers and cyberattacks that threaten maritime operations – citing a striking example of 1,000 ships being held “hostage” in a recent cyberattack. In 2023 alone, $3 billion were paid in ransom.

As shipping becomes more digitized, the need for robust Offensive and Defensive Security Services, like those provided by OTE, becomes more critical than ever.

06/04/2025

At the 8th Slide2Open Shipping Finance Conference, Mrs. Semiramis Assimakopoulou, SVP of Sales at Signal Group, presented the Annual 2024 Market Review, highlighting key dynamics that are shaping the maritime industry today.

“Geopolitical shifts have a direct impact on the market – and typically, the market benefits from such events. Fleet dynamics determine the market, and the ageing fleet remains a major concern.”

Slide2Open successfully hosted yet another key event, bringing together the Greek and international shipping community, creating a platform for thought leadership, dialogue, and strategic insight.

Δείτε το βίντεο εδώ: https://youtu.be/Q7ifd4j-3G8?si=saHua1BkhQ-ljkyf

12/03/2025

Alternative Fuels & Maritime Electrification: The Future of Shipping at the 8th Slide2Open Shipping Finance Conference

As part of the 8th Slide2Open Shipping Finance Conference, an insightful panel discussion took place on "Alternative Fuels and Maritime Electrification." The session was moderated by Mr. Manos Agaoglou, Business Development Manager, South Europe, Advisory Services, Lloyd’s Register, and featured distinguished experts from the industry:

🔹 Prof. Christopher Hodge, OBE, FREng HonFIMarEST, Chief Electrical Engineer at BMT

🔹 Mr. Spyros Paschalis, Managing Director, Sea Ahead Marine

🔹 Mr. Vasileios G. Petousis, Energy & Sustainability Manager, Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corporation

🔹 Mr. Alexander Prokopakis, Executive Director, International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA)

🔹 Prof. John Prousalidis, Professor of Marine Electrical Engineering, NTUA; Vice-Chairman, IEEE-MSCC and member of the IEEE/EPPC Working Group on Energy

🔹 Mr. Rudi Schubert, Director, New Initiatives at IEEE Standards Association

🔹 Mr. Peter Sheppard, Head of Technical & Policy, IMarEst

The panelists explored the challenges and opportunities associated with the transition to alternative fuels and maritime electrification, discussing the latest technological advancements, regulatory developments, and sustainable strategies shaping the future of the shipping industry.

The Slide2Open Shipping Finance Conference continues to be a leading platform for exchanging ideas on shipping finance and innovation.

📌 Stay tuned for more discussions and insights!

05/03/2025

During the 8th Slide2Open Shipping Finance, Mr. Angelos Roupas Pantaleon, Conference Chair, Greek Representative of EUROMAR, and Founder of Second Wind & Partners, stated:
"The word 'geopolitics' appears to be the keyword for shipping in 2025."

14/02/2025

Who is transforming who? 🚢💡
GenZ, technology & shipping – a lively discussion at the 8th Slide2Open Shipping Finance 2025!

📌 Greek maritime education, the mindset of young professionals, technological challenges, and how companies adapt were at the core of the debate.

🎤 Panelists:
🔹 P. Korakas (Moderator, Naftika Chronika | Isalos.net)
🔹 I. Golias (Eugenides Foundation)
🔹 M. Daouk (Crossworld Marine)
🔹 V. Kallipolitou (Tsakos Columbia Shipmanagement SA)
🔹 J. Platsidakis (Costamare, Honorary Chairman of Intercargo)
🔹 Capt. N. Tsoulis (Merchant Marine Academy of Macedonia)

📺 Watch the discussion here:

https://youtu.be/Q7ifd4j-3G8?si=01KqgQuMqvfTPjJQ

and share your thoughts! 👇

12/02/2025

Costas Delaportas, President & CEO of DRYDEL SHIPPING, talks about investments in 15 new vessels, the challenges of the shipping industry, and the future of the market. Why are newbuilds the best choice? What does he say about fuels and global developments?

📺 Watch the full insightful interview with Angelos Roupas-Pantaleon here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7ifd4j-3G8&t=20868s

02/02/2025

The Spotlight on Maritime Miles shone on Mr Konstantinos Oikonomou , CEO MARINE TOURS Group of Companies and Angelos Roupas-Pantaleon , Greek Representative, EUROMAR and Founder, Second Wind and Partners, who discussed “Maritime Travel Trends: Advancing Sustainability in Crew Mobility”.
In greater detail Mr Oikonomou explained that a sustainable travel programme can be an investment (it promotes business, gives satisfaction and helps the crew feel safe and taken care of).
A travel policy can envisage and include the company’s ESG goals; it should be communicated within the company, as it is an internal investment in the company. Very serious geopolitical challenges ahead (the course of which cannot be predicted), regulatory changes a potential new pandemic: these are issues that have to be discussed and travel has to be a part of an educated discussion among stakeholders.

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