Capital Link Maritime Forum in Dubai

The event is held in partnership with DNV, in cooperation with Bahri, and takes place during the Annual Bahri Oil Week.

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This Forum brings together key stakeholders from the global and UAE maritime sectors, including shipowners, financiers, charterers, and maritime service providers. The event offers a platform to explore commercial opportunities, discuss industry trends, and strengthen connections across international shipping, trade, and maritime investment communities. It also serves as a valuable networking hub for senior decision-makers and industry leaders. 

AGENDA

WELCOME REMARKS

8:55 - 9:00 AM

• Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link, Inc.

• Mr. Ian Edwards, Regional Manager, Middle East & Africa – DNV Maritime

SHIPPING & GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN: FROM UNCERTAINTY TO OPPORTUNITY

9:00 - 9:40 AM

Moderator: Mr. Jasel Chauhan, Partner, Head of International Finance – Hill Dickinson International

Panelists:

• Mr. Gernot Ruppelt, CEO – Ardmore Shipping Corp. (NYSE: ASC)

• Mr. Pankaj Khanna, CEO – Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: HMR)

• Dr. Sadan Kaptanoglu, CEO – Kaptanoglu Shipping; President – BIMCO (2019 - 2021)

• Mr. Tim Coffin, CEO – Tristar Eships 

OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS

"The Middle East in Shaping the Future of Global Maritime Trade"

9:45 - 10:00 AM

Mr. Hisham Nasir Alnughaimish, President – Bahri Oil

NAVIGATING THE GREEN SHIPPING CHALLENGE: AMBITION VS REALITY

10:05 - 10:45 AM

Moderator: Mr. Manik Verma, Partner – Fichte & Co. Legal

Panelists:

• Mr. Xanthos Kyriacou, Regional Managing Director – Columbia Group

• Mr. Alex Hadjipateras, COO – Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG)

• Mr. Eddie Valentis, CEO – Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ: PXS)

• Mr. Mikkel Seidelin, CCO – Teekay Tankers Ltd.

CAPITAL AT SEA: FINANCING & INVESTING STRATEGIES

10:50- 11:30 AM

Moderator: Mr. Ian Mace, Global Head of Maritime, Trade and Offshore Finance – Stephenson Harwood

Panelists:

• Mr. Nicholas M. Petrakakos, Partner & Managing Director, Maritime & Offshore, Investment Banking – Alantra

• Mr. Souren Gharnagharian, Investment Manager – Australis Maritime Limited

• Ms. Anne An, Director of Asia Pacific Department – ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd

• Mr. Felix Nölke, Managing Director – Maritime Investments – MPC Capital AG

THE GRAVITAS OF THE MIDDLE EAST IN ENERGY & SHIPPING

11:35 - 12:15 PM

Moderator: Mr. Pawan Sahni, Vice President, Business Development Director, Middle East & Africa –DNV Maritime

Panelists:

• Mr. Nitin Mathur, Managing Director, Commercial Shipping – Al Seer Marine

• Capt. Franck Kayser, COO – Asyad Shipping Company 

• Mr. Khalid Yousef Alhammad, President – Bahri Ship Management

• Mr. Gaurav Mehta, Managing Director – SPM Shipping

CEO SPOTLIGHT: SHIPPING - NAVIGATING THROUGH INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION

12:20 - 12:35 PM

1x1 Discussion Between:

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link, Inc.

Dr. Anil Sharma, Founder and CEO – GMS & Lila Global

GLOBAL ENERGY & SHIPPING - THE INTERNATIONAL SHIPOWNERS' PERSPECTIVE

12:40 - 1:20 PM

Moderator: Mr. Alexandros Damianidis, Partner, Assets and Structured Finance Group – Watson Farley & Williams

Eng. Ahmed Ali Al Subaey, CEO & Board Member – Bahri Group

Mr. Evangelos Marinakis, Founder and Chairman – Capital Maritime & Trading Corp.

Mr. George Prokopiou, Founder – Dynacom Tankers Management; Dynagas Ltd. (DLNG) / Sea Traders

Ms. Lois K. Zabrocky, CEO – International Seaways Inc. (NYSE: INSW)