A Conference hosted by the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop), Europe 123, Pylaia-Thessaloniki
A Forum for the Shipping and Blue Economy Opportunities – Education and Training Perspectives for the city and the Region.
Date: 5 April 2019 | Venue: CEDEFOP | Thessaloniki
Organizing Committee: (non-profit companies & associations of Thessaloniki)
MADE GROUP | Greek Energy Forum | Young Entrepreneurs of Thessaloniki –YET | ESIMET- Trademark Owners Companies
Association of SE Europe |The Blueprints | The Maritime Club of Thessaloniki
Steering Committee: professors and executives
In Collaboration with: Naftemporiki, European Business Review, TV100, ViLabs
AGENDA | Friday 5 April 2019 | Europa Conference Room | CEDEFOP
8.30am-9am Arrivals/Registration
9am-1pm PART I“The overview of the industry in the Region”
9.00-9.30 OPENING SESSION
Welcoming Remarks by Ms Mara Brugia, Acting Executive Director, Cedefop
Presentation: Mantalena Kaili, Policy advisor, Maritime Economic Forum
9.30-10.00 Keynote Speaker: Sotirios Theofanis, CEO Port of Thessaloniki
Presenter : Vasso Vegiri , Journalist, Naftemporiki
10.00-11.30 PANEL: Maritime Economics of Thessaloniki and the North Aegean perspectives
Moderator: Vasso Vegiri, Journalist, Naftemporiki
1. Andronikos Sinioris, Consul of Malta, Head of Maritime Club of Thessaloniki
2. Christos Karantzis, Consul of Uruguay, Prof of European Law
3. Eirinikos Platis, lawyer Platis Anastassiades Law Firm - EY Greece
4. Charalampos Simantonis, President of the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association
5. George Xiradakis , President of the Propeller Club Piraeus, XRTC Business Consultants
11.30-11.45 Coffee break
11.45 -13.00 PANEL: Geopolitics and Energy: the opportunities for the Region
Moderator: Alexandros Lagakos, Greek Energy Forum
1. Chip Laitinen, Economic Counselor, U.S Embassy Athens, Greece
2. Sofoklis Papanikolaou, CEO, Blue Grid Gas & Power
3. Liana Gouta, Group Director Energy Policy and International Affairs at HELLENIC PETROLEUM Group of Companies
4. Nikolaos Farantouris, Prof. ΕU Competition & Energy Law, Chair Legal Affairs EUROGAS
5. Eirinikos Platis, lawyer Platis Anastassiades Law Firm - EY Greece
13.00 pm – 14.00 pm Lunch Break
14.00 pm- 19.00 pm PART II | “ EU policy priorities,the vision & the opportunities for education and vocational training ”
14.00-15.30 Keynotes on Policy and Education: generating new dynamics through education and skills
Presentation: Vassilis Tsoulis, Young Entrepreneurs of Thessaloniki-YET
1. Christos Economou Head of Unit, DG MARE, EU Commission
2. Loukas Zahilas, Head of department for VET systems and institutions & Stelina Chatzichristou, expert, CEDEFOP
3. Pantelis Lamprianidis , Policy Officer, European Commission, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, Unit D2 – Maritime Safety
4. Maria Boile, Director at Institute for Logistics & Transportation, Prof. University of Piraeus
15.30-15.45 Coffee Break
15.45-17.00 PANEL: A city – maritime hub, synergies and clusters.
Moderator:Popi Asteriadou , Journalist, TV100
1. Aggelos Kotios, Prof. & Dean of University of Piraeus
2. Eva Kaili, MEP, STOA Committee Chair, Special Rapporteur on the digitalization of Maritime Economy
3. Representative, City Council of Piraeus (tbc)
4. G. Yovanof, manager of Strategis ICT Maritime Cluster of Piraeus
17.00-18.00 PANEL: The representatives of the Institutions and Chambers of Thessaloniki discuss on the priorities of the agenda.
Moderator:Vasso Vergiri, Journalist, Naftemporiki
18.00-19.00 Closing Remarks – Q&A
** A special report on the outcomes of the Conference, with articles from experts and the steering committee will be prepared and distributed to the academic and professional organizations of the Region in Greek and English
By: N. Peter Kramer
