The Maritime Technical Networking Summit has officially opened today at the Grecotel La Riviera resort in Athens. The two-day premium B2B matchmaking event is organized under the aegis of MARTECMA, AMMITEC, the Hellenic Institute of Maritime Technology (H.I.M.T.), the Propeller Club, and HEMEXPO, and represents the only initiative of its kind in Greece by Boussias Events.
The summit aims to bring together leading decision-makers from the maritime industry around a shared agenda, establishing itself as a new annual institution for professionals shaping the future of the sector. Its focus spans strategic priorities including Maritime 4.0, decarbonization, fleet performance, and operational excellence, highlighting key trends accelerating the industry's transition toward a more efficient, sustainable, and technologically advanced model.
Participants include technical, fleet operations, energy performance, and procurement directors from top shipping companies, who meet directly with maritime industry suppliers through one-to-one business meetings, keynote presentations, and targeted thematic discussions. A keynote address by Stefanos Gikas, deputy minister of maritime affairs and island policy, opens the central agenda, focusing on the milestones and challenges of the green and digital transition in shipping.
The first day features a panel discussion titled "Marine Equipment for Green Shipping in the Absence of Green Fuels," with participation from Vasilis Dimitriadis, principal advisor for EU regulatory policy and government affairs at HEMEXPO, Niki Giannoutsou, chief executive officer of Eurochem International, Takis Pappas, chief executive officer of PNPappas Consulting Ltd, and Manolis Sdougkos, technical manager at Gourdomichalis. On the second day, a strategically significant panel titled "Hellenic Shipping: Strategic Success Drivers & High Value Opportunities in a Transforming Global Maritime Landscape" will bring together senior industry figures.
All thematic sessions and roundtable discussions are moderated by journalist Antonia Saratsopoulou, managing editor of Container News. The event is supported by Ulysses Hellas S.A. as lunch host, and Control System and Eurochem International as dinner hosts.
Key Takeaways:
1. Maritime Technical Networking Summit runs for two days at Grecotel La Riviera resort.
2. The event is organized by MARTECMA, AMMITEC, and the Hellenic Institute of Maritime Technology.
3. Maritime 4.0, decarbonization, and operational excellence are among the summit's priority topics.
4. Greek Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs Stefanos Gikas delivers the opening keynote address.
5. Second day features a panel focused on strategic success drivers in the global maritime landscape.
