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.
12:00 - 13:00
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13:30 - 13:45
13:45-14:00
14:00 - 15:00
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16:45- 17:30
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19:30 - 23:30
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
October 8th, Kuruçeşme Divan
REGISTIRATION & WELCOME
The Shipping Route Istanbul 2026 (SHIPROUTE '26) is reshaping the world maritime industry's route to Istanbul.
Welcoming Reception And 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:
Neslihan TORLAK - President, Association of Turkish Coaster Shipowners and Operators (KOSDER)
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)
Dr. Regine Grienberger - Consul General, Federal Republic of Germany in Istanbul
Networking Opportunity - 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, Turk Loydu Foundation
Panelists:
Metin Düzgit – Vice Chair, ICS & Vice Chair, Düzgit Group
Dr. Jerzy Majewski – Director, NorthCape
Orhan Özalp - Chief Country Officer, Deutsche Bank Türkiye
Other panelists:
TBN
Networking Opportunity - 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.