For nearly three decades, the NAVIGATOR Forum has been a think tank of ideas, strategy, and dialogue, where the shipping industry’s decision makers meet to exchange experiences, forecast trends, and co-design the course of a sector that serves as a cornerstone of both the Greek and global economy.
This year’s event focuses on how the maritime community is responding to rapid geopolitical developments, the green transition, the digital revolution, and most importantly, the human factor – the invaluable asset that remains the beating heart of shipping.
The 24th NAVIGATOR 2025 will host leading speakers from across the maritime spectrum, who will share their insights and proposals through a carefully curated program of discussions and presentations.
Opening remarks will be delivered by Mr. Stefanos Gikas, Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy, Mr. George Alexandratos, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, and H.E. Fang Qiu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, while H.E. Matthew Lodge, British Ambassador to Greece, will also take part in a panel discussion. Moreover, Dr. Kyriacos Sabatakakis, Country Managing Director – ACCENTURE will present research regarding Artificial intelligence.
A highlight of this year’s Forum will be the presentation of the NAVIGATOR Assembly 2025 (that took place in March of 2025) outcomes, where 300 top executives from leading shipping companies representing the whole spectrum of maritime cluster participated in closed thematic discussions, identifying trends and challenges that will directly shape the future of global shipping.
2025 THEMATIC SESSIONS
This year’s Forum includes five interactive panels, spotlighting the key forces of change driving the industry:
Decarbonisation: From Oil to Green – The Transition Dilemma Disruption on Deck: Who Controls the Future of Smart Shipping
ESG Perspectives: Private vs. Listed Companies in Dialogue
The Human Element Onboard & Ashore: Challenges to Tackle, Solutions to Unlock
Sea Power & Global Politics: Who Rules the Shipping Routes?
More information and full agenda
By: N. Peter Kramer
