The "Maritime Cyprus" Conference is organised every two years by the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry in cooperation with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and the Cyprus Union of Shipowners. It was first established in 1989 and since then, has grown into one of the world’s most significant and most attended shipping conferences. Its status now gives it a prominent position in the calendar of many shipping executives, including owners and managers as well as those in charge of organisations with shipping-related activities. The "Maritime Cyprus" Conference attracts to Cyprus approximately 800 shipping executives from around the globe.
Distinguished guests and world-class experts analyze and discuss specialised issues of concern to the #shippingindustry.
The main aim of the conference is to operate as a forum where important and current issues relating to international shipping are presented by distinguished speakers and subsequently discussed by the international shipping community, thereby helping to formulate sound and well-balanced decisions and policies on crucial shipping issues. #MaritimeCyprus Conference also offers the opportunity for the participants to become familiar with the strong maritime tradition of Cyprus, its people and its environment. Its complete shipping infrastructure constitutes an invaluable asset, both for the expanded Europe and for the international shipping community in general.
The Conference brings together more than 1000 participants, including shipowners, shipping executives, regulators and state officials from all over the world, including high-calibre speakers. Maritime Cyprus provides the opportunity to the participants to become familiar with the strong maritime tradition of Cyprus and the buzzing maritime cluster in cosmopolitan Limassol. Our endeavour is for Cyprus to maintain and enhance its role as an advanced, proactive, competitive maritime nation with a positive contribution both in Europe and internationally.
The main theme of this year’s Conference is “Shipping in Action: An Agenda for Change”.
The panel discussions included in this year’s programme, with the participation of high-profile invited shipping specialists, will be discussing the main challenges shipping faces today.
- Sustainable Shipping towards 2050: a Mission (Im)Possible?
- The Shipowners’ perspective on the future of EU shipping
- Challenge Accepted: Energy Transition – Where do we Stand?
- The Role of Shipbuilding in an Evolving Shipping Industry
- Navigating the Seas of Capital: Exploring Ship Finance
- Digital Transformation and current developments
The Official Opening of the Conference will take place on Sunday, 8th October 2023. During the Opening Reception, the winner of the "Cyprus Maritime Award 2023" will be announced by H.E. the President of the Republic of Cyprus.
The main conference will be held, between 9th and 11th October 2023. The Official Opening of the working part will take place on Monday, 9th October 2023, by H.E. the President of the Republic of Cyprus.
Source: The Maritime Cyprus
