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
13:20 - 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
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
October 8th, Kuruçeşme Divan
Registration & Welcoming Reception
The Shipping Route Istanbul 2026 (SHIPROUTE '26) is reshaping the world maritime industry's route to Istanbul.
Opening Ceremony –Welcoming Speech
13.20 - 13.25 - Neslihan TORLAK - President, Association of Turkish Coaster Shipowners and Operators (KOSDER)
13.25 - 13.30 - Gaby Bornheim – President, German Shipowners Association (VDR)
13.30 - 13.35 - Dr. Regine Grienberger – Consul General, Federal Republic of Germany in Istanbul
Keynote Speech
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:
Tamer Kıran – President, Turkish Chamber of Shipping(IMEAK DTO)
Dr. Regine Grienberger - Consul General, Federal Republic of Germany in Istanbul
Gaby Bornheim – President, German Shipowners Association (VDR)
René Gomez – President, Panama Maritime Chamber
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:
Dr. Jerzy Majewski – Director, NorthCape
Metin Düzgit – Vice Chair, ICS & Vice Chair, Düzgit Group
Orhan Özalp – Chief Country Officer, Deutsche Bank Türkiye
JJ (Jianjun) Wang – CEO, Goldsea International
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
Mehtap Özdemir – Secretary General, Turkish Shipbuilders Association(GISBIR)
Orestis Nikolopoulos – Director, OceanScore
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.
Main Topic:
“Short Sea Shipping: Challenges, Connections and the Power of Trust”
Fulvio Carlini – President, FONASBA