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The background to this year’s Roundtable was dramatic. The recent G7 summit had ended in disarray, a new government of populists had taken over in Italy and disturbed the markets, Donald Trump also upset markets by imposing tariffs on $50bn-worth of imports from China, and in Greece, meanwhile, a vital vote in parliament on measures required to end the third bail-out programme coincided with a no-confidence motion in the government following the agreement between the Greek and FYROM prime ministers on the naming of “North Macedonia”.

22nd Roundtable with the Government of Greece

By: EBR | Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Grand Resort Lagonissi, June 14th-15th 2018

HCMR in Posidonia 2018 to support Greek maritime sector and «Blue Growth» in the Mediterranean

By: EBR | Friday, June 8, 2018

The global shipping industry’s interest is attracted by the presence of the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) in Posidonia 2018, the world’s most prestigious international shipping exhibition, which takes place from June 4 to June 8 in the Athens Metropolitan Expo centre

UGS: Posidonia 2018 found our shipping industry maintaining its leading position globally

By: EBR | Friday, June 8, 2018

The President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, Mr. Theodoros Veniamis, during the customary press conference of the Greek and foreign journalists in the context of the 2018 Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition, pointed out in his introductory speech the following

The evolution of shipping from the first to the third industrial revolutions, and from using wind, steam and compasses to oil and satellites, required generations of development, yet it seems that the shipping world today is faced with a revolution which is unfolding with a breakneck speed due to the accelerating advent of new technologies such as the Internet of Things and robotics.

Shipping lags behind in new tech adoption, but change is inevitable Posidonia 2018 experts agree

By: EBR | Thursday, June 7, 2018

Regulation and Competition Catalysts For Digital Transformation in Shipping Industry

Greek Prime Minister Mr Alexis Tsipras presided this evening over the official opening ceremony of Posidonia 2018, the world’s most prestigious biennial shipping event and one of the longest standing international maritime trade shows, which this year celebrates 50 years since its inception in the late 60’s.

Posidonia 2018 welcomes the world

By: EBR | Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Greek PM Opens global maritime agenda-setting shipping show which sets major milestone with over 2,000 exhibitors on 50th anniversary

Posidonia Games 2018 kicked off on Friday at Faliro Bay, where one of the biggest sailing events in Greek waters, the Posidonia Cup Yacht Race, was held.

Posidonia games attract 2,500 athlets in four sporting events

By: EBR | Monday, June 4, 2018

Football, golf, running and sailing events hugely successful

YES Forum was initiated by Danae Bezantakou, CEO - Navigator Shipping Consultants and is the first forum to be held under the auspices of the Ministries of Shipping & Education and the majority of Greek Universities, organized by a team of 60 volunteers.

YES to Shipping Forum 2018

By: EBR | Monday, June 4, 2018

YES Forum says YES to Shipping by organizing again, YES to Shipping Forum on Friday 8th June at Posidonia Conference Hall during Ρosidonia Exhibition 2018 at Metropolitan Expo

“The Greek mercantile marine sector has played a crucial role in the economic and social development of Greece, has helped enhance the country’s international reputation and contributed in the cohesion and new job creation efforts of local communities everywhere across the nation. The Posidonia Exhibition is a timeless institution advocating globally the best example Greece has to show in terms of entrepreneurship and productivity.”

Posidonia 2018 Sets the Course for Global Shipping

By: EBR | Thursday, May 31, 2018

Event reflects market optimism on 50th Anniversary with record number of exhibitors and 16% floor space increase

The Observatory focuses on the interrelation of Law and Technology, the regulatory process of EU, the ethics and legitimacy in research, the limits in innovation and the disruption of Justice. The Members and Advisors of the ELONtech are scientists, professionals, academics, and opinion leaders who actively engage wand explore the challenges that arise in law and innovation.

European Law Observatory on New Technologies- ELONtech

By: EBR | Wednesday, May 30, 2018

ELONtech is a nonprofit initiative of Law and IT professionals and researchers who explore the need for better understanding and monitoring of the developments on the new technologies and the related EU regulation

This year the European Business Summit is arriving at a pivotal time. Within the difficult global context and internal challenges arising for European leadership, it is important to have a discussion focusing on the idea of how Europe can come together as a strong leader. Arnaud Thysen, Director General for EBS states, “EBS is proud to provide the forum for frank and open dialogue between EU institutions, business representatives and organisations investing in Europe.

Europe’s political and business leaders assemble to forge a new vision for Europe’s leadership in a changing world

By: EBR | Thursday, May 24, 2018

This week will see business leaders and policy makers gather at the 18th European Business Summit (23-24 May) to discuss how to help shape the future of Europe

The event – attended by high-level decision makers, business leaders and key partners of EBS and Euronews - was broadcast live by Euronews and translated into 10 languages, streamed on Facebook and the European Leadership Awards website.

Winners of the European Leadership Awards 2018 announced at the European Business Summit

By: EBR | Thursday, May 24, 2018

At a gala ceremony concluding the first day of the European Business Summit in the Egmont Palace, Brussels EBS announced the winners of the first European Leadership Awards

“Today the leaders of the Western Balkans have signalled their serious intent to look to the future and transform their economies and their region and together work to advance the stability and prosperity the people of this region so richly deserve. The Western Balkans have the potential to become a new hub for growth and investment and the World Economic Forum is keen to provide a platform for this important dialogue and catalyse initiatives, which also bring together the business leaders and next generation to create investment, jobs and skills,” said Borge Brende, President, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum.

Western Balkans leaders pledge to work together on deepening integration through trade and investment

By: EBR | Friday, May 18, 2018

Convening at the World Economic Forum Strategic Dialogue on the Western Balkans, leaders agreed three priority areas for action: trade and investment through public-private cooperation; building out the region’s digital ecosystem; and enabling the next generation of leaders

EMST inaugurates its new program “In - Out” which aims on presenting the work of small but active museums all around Greece through bi-directional activities.

The National Museum of Contemporary Art participates to the International Museum Day 2018

By: EBR | Wednesday, May 16, 2018

The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens (EMST) participates to the International Museum Day 2018, under the theme “Hyperconnected museums: New approaches, new publics”

And as technology, regulations and social demands are forcing changes in business practices, the forum will shed light on how companies can best adapt to survive in tough markets. With upheavals in the global trade in crude, products and LNG requiring new investments and fresh strategies, should owners build, buy or scrap? And where will they find finance for business fit for the 2020s, as technological, regulatory and social demands increase?

Posidonia sets compass for future global shipping agenda

By: EBR | Monday, May 14, 2018

The biennial Posidonia 2018 Conference Programme is once again upon us with its trademark thought provoking constellation of conferences, seminars, workshops and heated panel discussions which are yet again set to shape the global shipping agenda

First-time Posidonia exhibitor, ShipServ, a provider of procurement, e-commerce, online trading services to the marine industry, has lined up a week full of product demonstrations for its maiden Athens Metropolitan Expo presence. The UK-headquartered company, which maintains offices in Athens, London, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Jersey and Manila, will present its newly developed Supplier Performance Report which helps clients analyse trends and identify where improvements can be made. To complement its participation and further highlight the importance of ICT in today’s shipping industry, Shipserv will also host a seminar titled: ”Practices in digital procurement & category management. Reduce time, save money, optimize suppliers”.

Smart tech on big display at Posidonia 2018

By: EBR | Monday, April 16, 2018

Over 60 ICT firms seek silver lining under Athens’ cloudless skies

It is our strong belief that the open dialogue which began at Posidonia 2016 and attracted more than 1,300 delegates must continue and we hope even more people will be motivated to support our vision and effort. For this reason, this year, the participants on the day of the Forum, apart from having the opportunity to ask their questions, they will be able to take part in organized visits to the Posidonia Exhibition stands in order to become familiar with the Industry of Shipping Services.

Young Executives Shipping Forum

By: EBR | Thursday, March 15, 2018

YES Forum says YES to Shipping by organizing YES to Shipping Forum on Friday 8th June at Posidonia Conference Hall during Ρosidonia Exhibition 2018 at Metropolitan Expo

This year, MADE and ViLabs are the official co-organisers and will hold “SEW 2018 Thessaloniki: Start(up) from Thessaloniki to EU” to showcase the support and resources available for entrepreneurs in the Region of Central Macedonia. The event is open to anyone who works with startups or who is thinking about starting their own business.

Startup Europe Week 2018 comes to Thessaloniki!

By: EBR | Monday, March 5, 2018

Startup Europe Week is the largest multi-event of its kind for startups in Europe and the third edition will be held 5 - 9 March 2018

Once more the Posidonia exhibition space will be dominated by some 20 national pavilions and especially the leading shipbuilding nations, such as the traditional Far Eastern power houses of China, Japan and South Korea. Maritime Centres such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and many others will once more present their wide range of services to the global shipping industry and long-standing exhibitors such as the USA, Denmark and Holland will field greater participations than before.

POSIDONIA 2018 to host International Unveil of Industry Titans JV – International Maritime Industries (IMI)

By: EBR | Thursday, February 15, 2018

Global shipping exhibition gears up for largest show in history

11th Annual Capital Link Shipping & Marine Services Forum

By: EBR | Saturday, February 10, 2018

The “11th Annual Capital Link Shipping & Marine Services” Forum took place on September 25th 2018 in London, in partnership with Fearnley Securities and in cooperation with the London Stock Exchange

Specifically, for Theorimata 2018, curators, art theorists and critics, members of the Greek section of the association, proposed up to three artists around the theme of Deductive and Axiomatic Systems in the belief that an artistic creation is the product of an analytical process and not just an expression of current dominant models.

Theorimata ~ Temporary exhibition space EMST

By: EBR | Thursday, February 1, 2018

On Thursday, February the 8th at 19:00 the exhibition of the Greek section of the International Association of Art Critics (AICA - Hellas) titled Theorimata will be inaugurated for the first time at the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens (EMST)

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