MADEIRA MARITIME WEEK 2023 AGENDA

 Programme details are updated regularly and are subject to change as new speakers are confirmed and themes developed.

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 Monday 15 May 2023 

Arrival of guests from Hamburg, Amsterdam and Athens

Arrival from Amsterdam: (11:45h / TP1697), Bus transfer to SAVOY Palace and NEXT departing at 13:00
Arrival from Athens: (16:00h / WK284), Bus transfer to SAVOY Palace and NEXT departing at 17:00
Arrival from Hamburg: (18:35h / TP1687), Bus transfer to SAVOY Palace and NEXT departing at 19:35

Opening COCKTAIL RECEPTION

19:30

Buses depart SAVOY Palace to Villa Quinta São Gonçalo

20:00

MMW 2023 Opening Reception - Cocktail dinner with live music
Villa Quinta São Gonçalo

20:45

Late bus departs SAVOY Palace and NEXT to Quinta São Gonçalo

21:20

MMW Welcoming Speech
Dr. Albrecht Gundermann, Managing Director, EUROMAR
Capt. Jörg Molzahn, Managing Director, EUROMAR
Pedro Calado, His Excellency, Mayor of Funchal
José Maria Costa, His Excellency the State Secretary of the Sea, Portugal

 22:30

First Bus departs Quinta São Gonçalo to SAVOY Palace and NEXT

 23:00

Last Bus departs Quinta São Gonçalo to SAVOY Palace and NEXT

 Tuesday 16 May 2023 

07:30-08:30

Networking Breakfast
SAVOY Palace, Restaurant Hibiscus

08:15

Registration and EXPO to open
SAVOY Palace, Ballroom Foyer

WELCOME SESSION Day 1

08:50

Opening Remarks
Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, Managing Director, Petrospot Ltd

08:55

Opening Speech
Dr. Pedro Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Board of EISAP, and Managing Partner, SRS Legal

09:05

 Opening Speech
José Maria Costa, His Excellency the State Secretary of the Sea, Portugal

SESSION ONE: STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE MAIN SHIPPING HUBS IN EUROPE

Several location factors count to establish maritime transport hubs. Especially Madeira and Portugal made a great development during the last 5-10 years to attract companies – growing flag, together with additional maritime services. The question is: How can developed maritime hubs learn from each other.

Moderator:
Dr. Albrecht Gundermann, Managing Director, EUROMAR

09:15

Keynote speech – Shipping regulations – how to keep European shipping competitive? 
Maren Schroeder, Managing Director, Stolt Tankers

09:25

Keynote speech – Sailing towards a cleaner, brighter future for shipping
Prabhat Jha, Group Managing Director and CEO, MSC Shipmanagement Limited

09:35

Keynote Speech - The Race to Zero Emission and the EU Strategy for Shipping
Sotiris Raptis, Secretary General, ECSA 

09:45

Panel Discussion

João Esteves, President, TC-MAR
Cátia Fernandes, Senior Partner, CF – Maritime Legal Services
Roy Spode Garibaldi, CEO, SDM
Claudia Monteiro de Aguiar, Member of European Parliament
Sotiris Raptis, Secretary General, ECSA
Maren Schroeder, Managing Director, Stolt Tankers
Nazli Selek, Senior Partner, NSN Law Firm / WISTA ExCo Member, WISTA Turkey President

10:20

Networking Coffee Break
Location: Foyer or Ballroom Terrace

SESSION TWO: THE ROUTE TO SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Regarding maritime safety, transparency was the key to improve maritime transport. It seems obvious that also with more transparency in other fields, the sustainability of ship operations can further improve. But probably also further measures are needed to improve maritime transport from a global and comprehensive point of view.

Moderator:
Capt. Jörg Molzahn, Managing Director, EUROMAR

10:45

Keynote Speech – European maritime regulation – burden or leading to safety and sustainability?
Maja Markovčić Kostelac, Executive Director, European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)

11:00

Keynote Speech – Safety and sustainability from a Portuguese perspective
José Carlos Simão, Director General, DGRM

11:15

Ship Review - Environmental, Sustainability and Reliability Performance of Ships
Ralf Garrn, Managing Director, Scope Group

11:35

Panel Discussion

Capt. Amadeu Albuquerque,Nautical Senior Operations Manager, Mystic Cruises 
Dr Gaby Bornheim, Managing Director, Döhle Group, President, German Shipowners Association (VDR)
Maja Markovčić Kostelac, Executive Director, European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
Laura Langh-Lagerlöf, Managing Director and Co-Owner, Langh Group
Duarte Rodrigues, COO, Grupo Sousa
Rui Serafim, Maritime Administration/Technical Group, DGRM/CT-MAR

12:05

Introduction of a new seafarer school in Madeira
Markku Mylly, Senior Advisor, SEAFOCUS and Former EMSA President

12:15

Networking Lunch Break
Restaurant o Terreiro at the SAVOY Palace Gardens

Message from The Regional Government of Madeira
Rogério Gouveia, Regional Secretary of Finance, Regional Government of Madeira

SESSION THREE: WISTA ATLANTIC FORUM: MARITIME TRAINING & EDUCATION – EQUALITY OR EQUITY

An increasingly demanding, diverse and multicultural maritime industry requires a continued flow of varied workforce. It’s more important than ever that schools, professional training entities and the workplace, incorporate socially responsive instruction in their culture, and throughout. Attracting, retaining, and benefiting from diversity is a combined effort.

Moderator:
Natalia Bury Loyal, Chief Operations Officer, Tototheo Maritime GmbH / President WISTA Cyprus

14:00

Keynote Speech – Women in Shipping – A realistic ambition
Carla Olival, Executive Director Greece and Middle East, EUROMAR

14:10

Keynote Speech  – Women on board vessels and in ship management teams
Elpi Petraki, Vice President, Hellenic Shipbrokers Shipowners Association, ENEA Management Inc., WISTA International President

14:25

Panel Discussion

Ana Rita Alves, CEO, Radar Virtual
Vitor Franco Correia, President, Escola Superior Náutica Infante D. Henrique (ENIDH)
Elpi Petraki, Vice President, Hellenic Shipbrokers Shipowners Association, ENEA Management Inc., WISTA International President
Capt. Thomas Reppenhagen, Sales and Client Relations Director, Uniteam
Maria José Santana, Head of Legal, Grupo Sousa
Carla Vieira, Crew Manager, S&C Shipmanagement and Crewing

15:10

Networking Coffee Break
Location: Foyer or Ballroom Terrace

SESSION FOUR: BLUE GROWTH – TRUE ADDED VALUE TO THE PUBLIC ECONOMY?

Portugal has a historical interest in exploring the Sea. Not only the geographical location at the Atlantic Ocean but also the plentiful natural resources arouse public awareness. New technology made it possible to increase the interest – but this comes together with more and diverging intentions in the Sea and its treasures. Which activities are sustainable and how can Portugal and the European community benefit from them?

Moderator:
Micaela Vieira, Project Manager, Startup Madeira

15:45

Keynote Speech – Future energy sources: tapping the world’s oceans?
Marisa Lameiras da Silva, Director General, DGPM

16:00

Panel Discussion

Rui Caldeira, President of the Board, Madeira Agency for the Development of Science, Technology, and Innovation (ARDITI)
Ruben Eiras, Secretary General, Fórum Oceano
Gonçalo Faria, Hub Azul Portugal
Francisco Ferreira, President, ZERO
Miguel Marques, Blue Economy
Adolfo Mesquita Nunes, Partner, Gama Gloria

16:30

Session closing remarks
Ana Paula Vitorino, President of the Board of Directors, Mobility and Transport Authority, Former Minister

CLOSING SESSION Day 1

16:45

Closing speech
Rogério Gouveia, Regional Secretary of Finance, Madeira Regional Government

17:00

Closing remarks
Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, Managing Director, Petrospot Ltd

17:05

Close of Conference Day One

RECEPTION

19:45

Buses depart SAVOY Palace and NEXT Hotel to Pestana Casino Park

20:00

Cocktail Reception and Dinner

20:15 

Dinner speech
Sasha Makarovych, Co-Founder, Kadmos

23:00

Bus departs Pestana Casino Park Terrace to SAVOY Palace and NEXT

 WEDNESDAY 17 May 2023 

 07:30-08:30

Networking Breakfast
SAVOY Palace, Restaurant Hibiscus

08:15

Registration and EXPO to open

WELCOME SESSION day 2

08:50

Opening remarks
Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, Managing Director, Petrospot Ltd

08:55

Welcome Speech
Maren Schroeder, Managing Director, Stolt Tankers

09:10

Sustainability at the Core of Present and Future Developments of the Maritime Sector
Professor Assunção Cristas, Professor, Nova School of Law, Head of ESG Intergrated services platform and the environment practice area at Viera de Almeida & Associates (VdA), Former Minister

SESSION FIVE: INNOVATION – MANAGING MARITIME RESILIENCE

Worldwide transport and logistics have been characterized by supply chain disruptions and container congestion in ports. The question is now how maritime transport can respond to this challenge, as an important element in the worldwide supply chains. But how can this be achieved? One important answer can be more resilience and flexibility but also by a more sustainable and responsible organization of our maritime world, there can be a less disruptive future.

Moderator:
Professor Assunção Cristas, Professor, Nova School of Law, Head of ESG Intergrated services platform and the environment practice area at Viera de Almeida & Associates (VdA), Former Minister

09:30

Keynote Speech
Sustainability – Data based collaboration
Albrecht Grell, Managing Director and Co-Founder, OceanScore

EU ETS – what Shipping needs to know for hedging EU allowances
Mathias Pechmann, Head of Commodity Flow Desk Global, RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

09:45

Keynote Speech – Maritime supply chains in disrupted times
Professor Duarte Lynce de Faria, Professor, NOVA School of Law

10:00

Panel Discussion

Jorge Antunes, CEO, Tecnoveritas
Susana Broco, Senior Bunker Trader, Galp
Paula Cabaço, President of the Board of Directors, Administration of the Ports of the Autonomous Region of Madeira
Professor Duarte Lynce de Faria, Professor, NOVA School of Law
Albrecht Grell, Managing Director and Co-Founder, OceanScore
Marie-Caroline Laurent, Director General, Europe, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)

10:35

Networking Coffee Break
Location: Foyer or Ballroom Terrace

SESSION SIX: SHIPPING MARKETS: FINANCING THE MARITIME TRANSITION

Responsible economic action also includes sustainable maritime transport. The world of shipping is in a transition process towards a cleaner and smarter economy. Therefore, financial resources are required for more modern ships and technologies. To be competitive as European maritime transport, shipowners need a good framework for ship financing and new investments.

Moderator:
Angelos Roupas, Greek Representative, EUROMAR

11:00

Keynote Speech – Finding the right framework for European maritime transport
Capt. René Menzel, Managing Partner, Hammonia Reederei 

11:10 

Keynote Speech – How to rebuild ship finance in Europe?
Eero Naaber, CEO, Eneve Invest

11:20

Shipping Markets: Financing the Maritime Transition - Trends and Challenges
Cátia Fernandes, Senior Partner, CF – Maritime Legal Services

11:30

Panel Discussion:

Dr. Albrecht Gundermann, Managing Director, EUROMAR
Nikolai Kolesnikov, Chief Development Officer, SunStone Maritime Group A/S
Capt. René Menzel, Managing Partner, Hammonia Reederei
Eero Naaber, CEO and Owner, Eneve Invest OU
Christian Reinert, Partner, Ancon Blue Law Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH 
Katerina Stathopoulou, Executive Director, Investments & Finance Ltd
Yiannis Timagenis, Partner, Timagenis Law Firm

CLOSING SESSION

12:05

Conclusions of the Conference
Dr. Albrecht Gundermann, Managing Director, EUROMAR

12:15

Conference Closing Speech
Marcos González Álvarez, European Commission, Acting Head of Unit Mobility (II), Directorate-General for Climate Action 

12:30

Networking Lunch Break
Restaurant Alameda at the SAVOY Palace

TOURS

All tours depart from SAVOY Palace. Delegates to meet in the SAVOY Palace lobby 15 minutes prior to departure.

14:00

Boat Tour:

This boat trip begins with a departure from Funchal Marina towards the Atlantic Ocean which surrounds the whole island. In an initial phase, it will be possible to have a comprehensive view of the bay of Funchal and all its surroundings that extend to the mountains. It will be possible to observe some species of Cetaceans, namely dolphins. The vessel travels along the south coast and towards the west, stopping next to Cabo Girão, the seventh highest cape in Europe with its imposing 589 meters height.

Guests will have the opportunity to swim and snorkel during the excursion and are encourage to bring bathing/swimming suits

14:05

Levada walk: 

This tour will allow hikers to have a perspective on some of the existing flora in the archipelago, diving into our forest with its sub-tropical climate and landscapes marked by the lush green that characterizes the island. It will also be possible to walk along a 3km trail (round trip) on one of our Levadas, which are part of Madeira’s cultural heritage. A solution found by our ancestors to bring water through these irrigation canals from the North Coast to the South Coat.

Guests are recommended to carry with them a water bottle to keep hydrated and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing. A waterproof jacket may be needed.

14:10

Jeep Tour:

This jeep tour goes through the mountains of madeira, where it will be possible to see the landscape of the central mountainous massif of the island, characterized by its mountainous orography.

Guests are encouraged to dress comfortably and carry with them a water bottle to keep hydrated.

All tours return to SAVOY Palace

Evening reception - INVITE ONLY

19:30

Bus departs SAVOY Palace to Quinta Vigia
Bus departs NEXT Hotel to Quinta Vigia

19:45

Garden Dinner
Quinta Vigia –Residence and Office of the President of Madeira

Miguel Albuquerque, Regional Government of Madeira
Pedro Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Board of EISAP, and Managing Partner of SRS Legal

 23:00

Bus departs to SAVOY Palace and NEXT

 Thursday 18 May 2023 

departure of guests to amsterdam, athens and hamburg

Buses depart SAVOY Palace to the Airport

Flights departing for:

Flight to Amsterdam via Lisbon (TP1694) departing at 09:50
07:00 Bus to depart NEXT Hotel to Funchal Airport
07:20 Bus to depart SAVOY Palace to Funchal Airport

Flight to Athens via Zurich (WK285) departing at 10:15
07:00 Bus to depart at NEXT Hotel
07:20 Bus to depart SAVOY Palace

Flight to Hamburg via Lisbon (TP1696) departing at 12:35
10:00 Bus to depart NEXT Hotel and Savoy Palace

 Thursday 18 May - Friday 19 May 2023  

MARITIME EDUCATION FORUM 

"Thriving with the Sea on the Horizon"

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