Registration - Welcome Coffee (Day 1)

Conference Chair (Day 1): Nils Aden, Managing Director, Harren Group / EISAP President

Opening Conference (Day 1)

Miguel Albuquerque, President of the Regional Government of Madeira (tbc)

Session #1: Draghi-Report: How can we strengthen the European maritime economy?

What actions are necessary to enhance the competitiveness of the European shipping sector? Several prominent European advisors have published reports outlining potential measures. We aim to discuss the key priorities and the future direction of maritime transport policy over the next 5 to 10 years.

Keynote: Manuela Tomassini, Head of Sustainability & Technical Assistance, EMSA

Panel discussion:

Moderator: Angelos Roupas, Greek Representative, EUROMAR 

Jorge d’Almeida, Managing Partner, A4S - Association 4Shipping

Katalin Dobranszky, Senior Director, ECSA European Shipowners

Laura Langh-Lagerlöf, Managing Director, Langh Ship / EISAP 

Sara Madruga, Deputy for Min Foreign Affairs, State Secretary for Port. Communities

Christian Reinert, Partner & Managing Director, Ancon Blue Law

Coffee Break - Morning (Day 1)

Session #2: Financing new technologies in maritime transport – what role can Portugal play?

The transition of the global merchant fleet will require the invention and implementation of new technologies for cleaner propulsion and more efficient solutions, along with a digital approach. We aim to discuss how shipping companies can finance this development and the extent to which Portugal can be involved in this progress.

Keynote 1: Uwe Altenbach, Sales Manager, Hoppe Marine

Keynote 2: Jorge Antunes, CEO, Tecnoveritas

Panel discussion: 

Moderator: Angelos Roupas, Greek Representative, EUROMAR

Uwe Altenbach, Sales Manager, Hoppe Marine

Jorge Antunes, CEO, Tecnoveritas

Nigel Bowen-Morris, Partner, Stephenson Harwood Greece

Fabian Fussek, Co-Founder & CEO, Kaiko Systems

Victor Straubhaar, Vice-President Projects, United Waterways

Keynote: Vice-Admiral António Coelho Cândido, General Director, DGRM 

Session #3: Decarbonisation pathway: Regulatory overload or easy compliance?

The shipping sector is implementing significant measures for climate-friendly fleet operations. However, the requirements can sometimes be challenging and fail to account for the varying sizes and capacities of different types of shipowners. We aim to discuss the needs of the maritime transport sector to comply with decarbonization regulations and how to address them.

Keynote 1: Albrecht Grell, Managing Director, OceanScore

Keynote 2: Telmo Ferreira, Head of Emerging Business & Shipping, PRIO

Panel discussion:

Moderator: Jörg Molzahn, Managing Owner, EUROMAR

Chistopher Fee, Director, Legislative Affairs & Outreach, Oldendorff Carriers

Telmo Ferreira, Head of Emerging Business & Shipping, PRIO

Albrecht Grell, Managing Director, OceanScore 

Nikos Mertzanidis, Vice-President, CLIA Europe 

Duarte Rodrigues, Director and COO, Grupo Sousa

Closing of morning sessions (Day 1)

Nils Aden, Managing Director, Harren Group / EISAP President

Networking Lunch at Terreiro Restaurant (Day 1) 

Lunch speech: Pedro Rebelo de Sousa, Founding and Senior Partner, SRS Legal

Opening of Afternoon Sessions (Day 1)

Nils Aden, Managing Director, Harren Group / EISAP President

Remarks on Decarbonization in Maritime Transport

Luca Colonna, Policy Officer, DG CLIMA, European Commission

Session #4: Ship recycling: Transforming old ships into a sustainable, circular economy?

Ship recycling is a sensitive issue that has gained public attention due to concerns over hazardous materials on older vessels, worker safety compliance, and the existence of non-competitive regulations. We aim to explore Europe’s potential role in this process and how it can benefit from ship recycling by fostering a sustainable circular economy.

Keynote: Nuno Santos, CEO, LISNAVE

Panel discussion: 

Moderator: Dr. Albrecht Gundermann, Managing Owner, EUROMAR

Henning Gramann, Director, GSR Services

Nuno Santos, CEO, LISNAVE

Michael Suhr, Senior Vice President, KR Korean Register 

Coffee Break Afternoon (Day 1)

Conference Focus on Sustainability in maritime transport

Keynotes on what has been achieved in making shipping a greener transport mode and maritime economy can contribute to decarbonization, clean air and environmentally friendly conditions in the Oceans.

Keynote 1: Manuela Tomassini, Head of Sustainability & Technical Assistance, EMSA

Climate neutral and environmentally friendly shipping in the EU: progress and challenges

Keynote 2: João Canning-Clode, Founder & Scientist, MARE-Madeira 

Marine Hitchhikers: The Other Cargo of Global Shipping

Closing remarks with focus on Madeira and Portugal of maritime destination attractiveness

Roy Garibaldi, CEO, SDM

Nils Aden, Managing Director, Harren Group / President EISAP 

End of Conference (Day 1)

Registration - Welcome Coffee (Day 2)

Conference Chair (Day 2): Pedro Calado, Secretary General, EISAP

Opening Conference (Day 2)

Duarte Freitas, Secretary of Finance of the Regional Government of Madeira

Marisa Lameiras da Silva, Director General, DGPM (virtually)

Session #5: 1,000 ships registered in Madeira

Since 2013, 1,000 ships have been registered through EUROMAR in the International Shipping Register of Madeira. What advantages and improvements has this brought to the shipping industry as well as the Portuguese and Madeira economies? Additionally, what are the plans and upcoming milestones to continue offering a high-value flag?

Keynote: João Esteves, President, MAR-TC 

Panel Discussion: 

Moderator: Cátia Fernandes, Lawyer, CF Maritime Legal Services

João Esteves, President, MAR-TC 

Sven Kruse, Managing Director, Victoria Marine Ship Management

René Menzel, Managing Director, HAMMONIA REEDEREI

Allan Noor, CEO, AMISCO

Coffee Break Morning (Day 2)

Session #6: WISTA Atlantic Forum: Reducing Bureaucracy in the Shipping Industry

Like many other sectors, the shipping industry is also burdened by bureaucracy. Therefore, we aim to discuss how bureaucracy can be reduced to enhance competitiveness compared to other countries and regions outside Europe. What might reforms and simplifications look like? 

Keynote 1: Carla Olival, Executive Director Greece & Middle East, EUROMAR

Keynote2 : Jeanne M. Grasso, Partner, Blank Rome

Panel discussion:

Moderator: Marina Pimenta, Technical Expert, Regional Government of Madeira

Claudia Santos Cruz, Partner, Morais Leitão Legal Circle, WISTA Portugal

André Duro, Maritime Operations, EUROMAR

Jeanne M. Grasso, Partner, Blank Rome 

Nektaria Retsou, General Manager, Hellas Confidence Shipmanagement

Nazli Selek, Senior Partner, NSN Law firm, WISTA International

Conference Focus on Maritime Security (Day 2)

Keynotes on challenges of maritime transport and the growing need of security aspects in the maritime sector.

Keynote: Paulo Falé, Director Port Operations and Security, APRAM 

Maritime Transport Threats and Current Mitigation Measures

Conference Closing Remarks (Day 2)

Pedro Reis, Minister of Economy, Portuguese Government

Pedro Calado, Secretary General, EISAP

Networking Lunch at Hibiscus Restaurant (Day 2)

End of Conference Day 2