SHIPROUTE '26

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

October 8th, Kuruçeşme Divan

REGISTIRATION & WELCOME

 The Shipping Route Istanbul 2026 (SHIPROUTE '26) is reshaping the world maritime industry's route to Istanbul. 

 Welcoming Reception And Networking 

Join us for the initial networking session and arrival as we kick off the international conference.

OPENING CEREMONY

Keynote Speech TBN

Main Topic: TBN

Moderator: TBN

FIRST PANEL SESSION

Main Topic:

 The New World: Geopolitical Tensions and Shipping – The Close Dialogue with Politics

Moderator:

Neslihan TORLAK - President, Association of Turkish Coaster Shipowners and Operators (KOSDER) 

Panelists:

Durmuş Ünüvar - Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure-Türkiye

Tamer Kıran - President, Turkish Chamber of Shipping(IMEAK DTO)

Gaby Bornheim - President, German Shipowners Association (VDR)

Dr. Regine Grienberger - Consul General, Federal Republic of Germany in Istanbul 

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Networking Opportunity - First Coffee Break

A formal interval for networking and professional engagement between sessions.

SECOND PANEL SESSION

Main Topic:

Global Credit Solutions for Shipping: Managing Risks in Today’s Unpredictable World

Moderator :

Prof. Dr. Oral Erdoğan - Chairman of the Board, Turk Loydu Foundation 

Panelists:

Metin Düzgit – Vice Chair, ICS Türkiye & Vice Chair, Düzgit Group 

Dr. Jerzy Majewski – Director, NorthCape

Orhan Özalp - Chief Country Officer, Deutsche Bank Türkiye 

Other panelists:

TBN

Networking Opportunity - Second Coffee Break 

Afternoon networking interval and refreshment service.

THIRD PANEL SESSION

Main Topic:

Green Energy and Digitalisation in Shipping: What Have We Learned So Far? (EU ETS & FuelEU)

Moderator:

Nils Aden - President, EISAP & Managing Director, Harren Group

Panelists:

Martin Kröger – CEO, German Shipowners Association

Cüneyt Kazokoğlu – Director of Energy Economics & Energy Transition – FGE NexantECA

Prof. Dr. Nafiz Arıca – Rector, Piri Reis University

Mehtap Özdemir – Secretary General, Turkish Shipbuilders Association(GISBIR)

Cocktail and Gala Dinner

COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Exclusive evening networking event following the close of the professional panel sessions.

GALA DINNER

A formal closing event featuring final remarks and an exclusive musical performance for guests.