One day. One city. The entire maritime world in one room.
SHIPROUTE '26 brings together industry leaders for a keynote, three expert panels, a cocktail reception and a gala dinner in the heart of Istanbul. Mark your calendar and secure your place.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
October 8th, Kuruçeşme Divan
12:00 - 13:00
13:00 - 13:30
13:30 - 13:45
13:45-14:00
14:00 - 15:00
15:00 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:15
16:15 - 16:45
16:45- 17:30
17:30 - 19:30
19:30 - 23:30
REGISTIRATION & WELCOME
The Shipping Route Istanbul 2026 (SHIPROUTE '26) is reshaping the world maritime industry's route to Istanbul.
WELCOME RECEPTION & NETWORKING
Join us for the initial networking session and arrival as we kick off the international conference.
OPENING CEREMONY
Keynote Speech TBN
Main Topic: TBN
Moderator: TBN
FIRST PANEL SESSION
Main Topic:
The New World: Geopolitical Tensions and Shipping – The Close Dialogue with Politics
Moderator:
TBN
Panelists:
Durmuş Ünüvar – Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure-Türkiye
Tamer Kıran – President, Turkish Chamber of Shipping(IMEAK DTO)
Gaby Bornheim – President, German Shipowners Association (VDR)
Other panelists:
TBN
First Coffee Break
A formal interval for networking and professional engagement between sessions.
SECOND PANEL SESSION
Main Topic:
Global Credit Solutions for Shipping: Managing Risks in Today’s Unpredictable World
Moderator :
Prof. Dr. Oral Erdoğan - Chairman of the Board Turkish Lloyd Foundation
Panelists:
Metin Düzgit – Vice Chair, ICS Türkiye & Vice Chair, Düzgit Group
Dr. Jerzy Majewski – Director, NorthCape
Other panelists:
TBN
Second Coffee Break
Afternoon networking interval and refreshment service.
THIRD PANEL SESSION
Main Topic:
Green Energy and Digitalisation in Shipping: What Have We Learned So Far? (EU ETS & FuelEU)
Moderator:
Nils Aden - President, EISAP & Managing Director, Harren Group
Panelists:
Martin Kröger – CEO, German Shipowners Association
Cüneyt Kazokoğlu – Director of Energy Economics & Energy Transition – FGE NexantECA
Prof. Dr. Nafiz Arıca – Rector, Piri Reis University
Mehtap Özdemir – Secretary General, Turkish Shipbuilders Association(GISBIR)
Cocktail and Gala Dinner
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Exclusive evening networking event following the close of the professional panel sessions.
GALA DINNER
A formal closing event featuring final remarks and an exclusive musical performance for guests.
* Note: Program to be updated. All details subject to confirmation.
Official opening speeches featuring the KOSDER President, German maritime representatives, and the Turkish Deputy Minister of Transport.