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Agenda
| MORNING SESSIONS | ||
| 9:15 AM – 9:55 AM | REGISTRATION & COFFEE | |
| 9:55 AM – 10:00 AM | Opening Remarks | Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link  Audio Webcast  Video Webcast |
| 10:00 AM – 10:40 AM | 2020 – A New Reality or a New Mess? The implementation of environmental regulations in 2020 are expected to be a game changer for the shipping industry. Leading industry part participants will discuss strategies and options to comply with the regulations (low sulfur emissions, decarbonization), the availability, compatibility and standardization of marine fuels and the likely impact on the industry. |
Moderator: Mr. Stian Erik Sollied, Country Manger Japan – DNV GL Panelists:
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| 10:40 AM – 11:00 AM | Keynote Address "Coming to Terms with the Next Era for Shipping & Shipbuilding"  Mr. Martin Stopford, Non-Executive President, Clarkson Research Services Limited  Presentation/PDF Audio Webcast Video Webcast |
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| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Cyprus - The Gateway to Europe and the Southeastern Mediterranean | H.E. Natasa Pilides, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President - Republic of Cyprus Presentation/PDF Audio Webcast Video Webcast |
| 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM | Hong Kong - The Gateway to Southeast Asia | Mr. Benjamin Wong, Head of Transport & Industrial – InvestHK Presentation/PDF Audio Webcast Video Webcast |
| 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM | The Transformational Impact of Technology on Shipping Presentation | Mr. Andreas Chrysostomou, Chief Strategy Officer - Tototheo Maritime Presentation/PDF Audio Webcast Video Webcast |
| 11:45 AM – 12:25 PM | Japanese Financing Options for International Owners Japanese Banks have increased their international orientation providing international shipowners with both Conventional Bank Financing as well as Leasing options. The panel will discuss how Japanese financers approach international clients. |
Moderator: Mr. Mehraab Nazir, Partner - Watson Farley & Williams Panelists:
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| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | NETWORKING LUNCHEON | |
| AFTERNOON SESSIONS | ||
| 1:35 PM – 2:15 PM | International Shipping Companies Raising Capital in Japan A growing number of international shipping companies has been raising capital in Japan. The panel will discuss their experience dealing with Japanese financers and will compare Japanese financing options to other alternatives available to international shipping companies. |
Moderator: Mr. Nicolas Duran, Partner & Director Investment Banking - Fearnley Securities Panelists:
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| 2:15 PM – 2:55 PM | Chinese Leasing Options for Japanese Owners & Projects Chinese Leasing has become a dominant form of financing for international owners. The panel will discuss the growth of the Chinese Financial Leasing industry as well as the potential for cooperation with Japanese Financial Institutions. |
Moderator: Mr. Greg Chase, Partner – Reed Smith Panelists:
Audio Webcast Video Webcast |
| 2:55 PM – 3:35 PM | The Japanese Shipbuilding Industry: Overview & Outlook How Japanese Shipyards gear to address the new environmental regulations, technological and ship design innovations and enhance their business with the international shipping community |
Moderator: Mr. George Borovas, Partner – Shearman & Sterling Panelists:
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| 3:35 PM – 3:50 PM | COFFEE BREAK | |
| 3:50 PM – 4:30 PM | Putting It All Together: The Japanese Shipowner’s Perspective
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Moderator: Mr. Julian Proctor, Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer - Tiger Group Investments Panelists:
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| 4:30 PM – 5:10 PM | Business & Trading Opportunities with Japan for International Shipowners | Moderator: Mr. Andreas Hadjipetrou, Managing Director – Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd. Panelists:
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| 5:10 PM – 6:10 PM | NETWORKING COCKTAIL RECEPTION | |
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