4th CSN Cyprus Shipping ICT Conference
About the Conference
“Exploring the Digital Frontier: Bridging Theory and Practicality in Maritime Technology”
The fourth CSN Cyprus Shipping ICT Conference will take place in Limassol on 12th October.
The conference is under the auspices of the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry and supported by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, Cyprus Marine Club, CYMEPA, WISTA Cyprus, YoungShip Cyprus, ICS Cyprus branch and AMMITEC. The event is taking place at the Carob Mill Conference Centre with physical presence.
- Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) the next Transformation in Maritime? Can be used to transform the way businesses operate and realise their goals?
- Cybersecurity – setting up, maintaining and improving information security, protection against hybrid threats and protection of critical infrastructure of companies and vessels
- How to unlock the potential of maritime satellite technology and empower global connectivity
This is going to be the fourth event of CSN for ICT in Limassol and we would like to invite you to support the conference. There are still available sponsorships and those interested please contact us at [email protected].
The Charity Sponsor is Uniteam Marine and the charity foundation To ALMA. The attendance of the conference is free for all employees of shipping and shipping related organisations in Cyprus, but we welcome anyone who wants to contribute to the charity foundation by indicating it at the registration.

LIMITED SEATS
200

SPEAKERS
27
Event Schedule
Save the date in your calendar for this promising conference “Exploring the Digital Frontier: Bridging Theory and Practicality in Maritime Technology” where together with key industry experts from industry bodies, shipowners, ship managers, service providers and equipment manufacturers we will look at the operational aspects impacting the shipping sector. We will have lead discussions on the importance of leveraging Digital Solutions, Cybersecurity & Satcoms on how to gain a competitive operational advantage in everyday business.
Starting the day
Registration and Welcome Coffee
Sponsored by Pivotel
Note from the organisers
Adonis Violaris, Managing Director, CSN
Welcome from the chairman of the conference
Peter Michael Haddad, Managing Director – OneNovation
Welcome Address
Marina Hadjimanolis, Shipping Deputy Minister – Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus
Keynote speech
Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, Co-CEO – Tototheo Maritime
1st Session
Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) the next Transformation in Maritime? Can be used to transform the way businesses operate and realise their goals?
OpenAI reference case
George Alexopoulos, Senior Account Executive – Microsoft
AI in practice in the shipping industry
Dr. Ioannis Patiniotis, Finance Director – Carras Hellas
Digitalising the maritime industry
– Fabio Del Prati – IT Director in Issel Nord, a Fincantieri Company
-Henrik Dan Kaspersen – MAN Energy Solutions’ Shipdex Competence Center Leader
Panel discussion: “How AI can be used to transform the way businesses operate and realise their goals?”
Moderator:
Andreas Chrysostomou, CSO – Tototheo Maritime
Panellists:
– George Alexopoulos, Senior Account Executive – Microsoft
– Marco Vatteroni, Secretary General / Technical Manager – Shipdex
– Fulvio Solari, Head of Sales ‑ SEMEA & APAC – Arribatec Marine
– Dimitris Tzortzos, Managing Director – Pyli-net.com
– Joanna Demetriou, Senior Business Software Analyst – SOFTimpact
2nd Session
Factors influencing Crew Welfare
2nd Session
Cybersecurity – setting up, maintaining and improving information security, protection against hybrid threats and protection of critical infrastructure of companies and vessels
Cyber Security challenges in Shipping 2024
Manos Manoli, Chief Information Security Officer and I.T Manager – Marlow Navigation
Addressing Seafarers’ Needs: Adopting a Holistic Approach towards Crew Welfare
Dimitris Pissanidis, CIO – ΑΩΖ
Seven pressing cybersecurity questions boards need to ask
Dr. Matthew Maheras, CIO – Metrostar Management / AMMITEC
Coffee break
Sponsored by Oceanly
Panel discussion: “How to protect against hybrid threats and protection of critical infrastructure of shipping companies and vessels”
Moderator:
Manos Manoli, Chief Information Security Officer and I.T Manager – Marlow Navigation
Panelists:
– Nikolas Manousis, Managing Director – ΑΩΖ
– Dr. Matthew Maheras, CIO – Metrostar Management / AMMITEC
– Nathalie Kasparian, Chief Financial Officer – Xenatus Global
– Gideon Lenkey, President and CEO – Ra Security Systems
3rd Session
The Future – Technology
3rd Session
Unlocking the potential of maritime satellite technology and empower global connectivity
Hybrid Connectivity and Its Ramifications for Maritime Operations and Crew
Chris Watson, Vice President Marketing – KVH
Vessels communications in Artificial Intelligent Era
George Papadimitriou, Vice President Sales & Marketing Europe-Marinesat
Panel discussion: “How to unlock the potential of maritime satellite technology and empower global connectivity”
Moderator:
Simon Fotakis – Group Digital Services Implementation Manager – ITNC Marine
Panellists:
– Chris Watson, Vice President Marketing – KVH
– George Papadimitriou, Vice President Sales & Marketing Europe-Marinesat
– Mary Kresta, Sales Manager – Castor Marine
– Angelos Demetriou, IT Officer – Intership Navigation
– Frederik Lerche-Tornoe, General Manager – Oceanly Srl
Closing remarks from the chairman
Peter Michael Haddad, Managing Director – OneNovation
Charity Ceremony
– Stella Violari, Editor – CSN
– John Hadjiparaskevas, Managing Director – Uniteam Marine
– To ALMA
Thank you from the organisers
Adonis Violaris
Lunch
Sponsored by OneNovation
Download the agenda

SPEAKERS
27
Managing Director - CSN
Managing Director – OneNovation
Shipping Deputy Minister – Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus
Co-CEO - Tototheo Maritime
Senior Account Executive - Microsoft
Finance Director - Carras (Hellas) S.A.
IT Director - Issel Nord a Fincantieri Company
MAN Energy Solutions’ Shipdex Competence Center Leader
Chief Strategy Officer - Tototheo Maritime
Secretary General / Technical Manager - Shipdex
Chief Commercial Officer - Arribatec Marine
Managing Director - Pyli-net.com
Senior Business Software Analyst - SOFTimpact Ltd
Chief Information Security Officer and I.T Manager – Marlow Navigation
Chief Information Officer - AΩZ
CIO - Metrostar Management / AMMITEC
General Manager - AΩΖ
Chief Financial Officer - Xenatus Global
President and CEO - Ra Security Systems
Vice President Marketing - KVH
Vice President Sales & Marketing Europe – Marinesat
Sales Manager - Castor Marine
Group Digital Services Implementation Manager - ITNC Marine
IT Officer – Intership Navigation
Managing Director - Uniteam Marine
Editor – CSN
General Manager - Oceanly Srl
Location
Carob Mill Conference Centre
Vasilissis Street, Limassol 3042, Cyprus
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