SPONSORS PROFILE

Alba Graduate Business School is the Business School of the American College of Greece. Founded in 1992, Alba operates under the auspices of the business community and strives for excellence and innovation in research and teaching.  Its mission is to educate the visionary leaders of tomorrow while its twin objectives are generating and disseminating knowledge. Alba offers 13 postgraduate programs. Among them 3 maritime postgraduate programs, the MBA in Shipping, the MSc in Shipping Management and the MSc in International Shipping and Finance (in collaboration with the University of Reading), all tailored to market needs.
Alba is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NECHE). All its MBA programs are accredited by the Association of MBAs. Professional certification bodies, such as the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) and the Hellenic Shipbrokers Association (HSA), also certify the 3 maritime programs.
Apart from the academic specialized programs in Shipping, Alba Executive Development Department, offers tailor-made, specialized executive development shipping courses and mini mbas, for leading shipping companies and organizations.

DEPA –the company that pioneered natural gas in Greece, making a significant investment in the energy industry

Having marked a long presence in the Greek market, DEPA has established itself as a cutting-edge and competitive group of companies and ensured a dynamic presence in the energy industry, also making a substantial contribution to the growth of the Greek economy, environmental protection and improvement of the quality of life in local communities.
By continuously expanding the natural gas pipelines and establishing new Natural Gas Supply Companies (EPAs), DEPA Group brings natural gas to more and more regions across the country.
Having landed long-term natural gas supply contracts (by way of pipelines, and LNG), DEPA upholds supply sufficiency and assurance for the country and, at the same time, it takes on significant initiatives so as to enable Greece to play a leading role as a hub of natural gas transit towards Europe from countries with rich natural gas deposits.
Moreover, DEPA closely follows global trends, working with stakeholders to shape relevant developments in European and regional markets, and actively seeks strategic partnerships to promote new EU and international initiatives of common interest.
With DEPA as a basic leverage tool, the investment horizon is broadened and the business opportunities are multiplied across the Eastern Mediterranean Region, covering the whole network of corresponding activities. Essential challenge for today’s European natural gas industry is the creation of those conditions that will allow over time the security of supply of the market, under competitive terms.
For thirty years, DEPA has been a leading player in the Balkan energy sector, as well as an integral part of the European strategy for energy diversification and security of supply both of Greece and Europe. At the same time, by deploying multilayered energy diplomacy and participating in major international projects, DEPA establishes Greece as a regional energy hub and upgrades its economic and geo-strategic importance.

The NBG Group, backed by a long track record, strong tradition and noteworthy contribution to the Greek economy, conducts business in 8 countries, and runs 5 banks and 49 financial and other services, employing some 9,845 people.
NBG’s key strategic assets include its broad customer base and high market share of deposits, providing the liquidity needed to finance Greek businesses while also reflecting the long-standing relationship of trust it enjoys with its clientèle.
NBG is an energetic player in shipping finance with an aggregate shipping portfolio amounting to circa $2,03 billion. Its core funding priorities involve dry bulk carriers and tankers while it also holds a small market share in financing coastal and container ships.
Given the importance of the shipping industry for the Greek economy, NBG has consistently viewed its role in shipping finance as a key strategic choice, fully aware that the shipping sector is playing a significant role in Greece’s economic and social growth.

METIS CYBERSPACE TECHNOLOGY SA was founded in 2016 and specializes in the fields of Electronic Engineering, the Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence, all adapted to the specific needs of global shipping. METIS puts the Processing of Information and Data at the disposal of global shipping, contributing decisively to the latter’s digital transformation, providing products that enable integrated management of shipping resources, covering all involved parties, from the captain to ship owners and suppliers. METIS has set the goal of conquering domestic and international shipping companies with its innovative software.

OTESAT_MARITEL, a member of OTE Group, is leading provider of maritime satellite telecommunications globally.
The company develops and provides to its customers cutting edge integrated ICT solutions, combining the latest technology in IP networks and IT applications, always conforming to the highest quality standards.
OTESAT_MARITEL offers s@tGate, a state-of-the-art satcom management and cyber security platform which enables users to exploit smart technologies including digital services in a highly secure environment.
Τhe company launches IRIS an advanced Cyber Security Solution especially developed for the maritime industry.
s@tGate in combination with IRIS services boosts customer experience either via Fleet Xpress, the futureproof satcom connectivity or other maritime broadband networks such as VSAT, Iridium etc.

Argo Systems is a company innovating in ship management software, enabling ship managers to leverage the benefits of modern IT. With ARGO ERP we introduce an “end-to-end” process thinking, facilitating the seamless flow of work & information throughout the organization. As part of our philosophy we aim to re-engineer the company’s operations, by mapping out processes, blueprinting specific procedures and working towards optimizing and streamlining operations.
A shipping company that aims to improve performance can greatly benefit from an integrated Business Process Management System like ARGO ERP, designed to improve efficiency and automate process transition.

Aspida Travel is one of the top Greek marine travel agencies with more than 80% of our revenue generating from the shipping industry.
Founding member of Mta7, the Global Marine Travel Alliance of leading independent marine travel experts.
We provide 24-hour laptop service that consists only by qualified employees as a unique feature to our clientele. Equipped with the latest back office system in order to provide our clientele with custom made reports.
Our mission and vision is to provide our clients with the highest quality services at the most competitive rates.

Marichem Marigases is a leading company in the international marine chemicals and gases industry, manufacturing and providing high quality chemicals, chemical equipment, gases and refrigerants, cutting and welding machinery, accessories and equipment, fire-rescue and safety services to the shipping industry. We offer a variety of products at more than 2.100 ports, supplied by a distribution network of 196 stock points, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The efficient operation of our network is backed up by decades of experience from dedicated marine experts, operating according to ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001, thus ensuring smooth corporate functioning and ultimate customer satisfaction.

OCEANKING is a leading technical and commercial marine company established in 1989 in Piraeus, comprising qualified and experienced Marine Engineers, Naval Architects and Electronic Engineers.

OCEANKING’s main activities:

• Representatives and suppliers of marine equipment for ship newbuildings, conversions and repairs
• Integrated after sales support services: spare parts, servicing, repairs and training
• Supply of Eco Technologies & Systems in compliance with marine environmental regulations, i.e. Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS), exhaust gas cleaning system (Scrubber) etc
• Equipment Retrofit,  BWT, Scrubbers and LNG as fuel systems
• Repair services for marine equipment
• Cryogenic Technologies for LNG, for both onshore and offshore applications
• New ships contracting & resales
• Specialized equipment and systems for Navy and Defense
• Industrial systems and equipment for land, industry and civil engineering applications

SQLearn is a Greek company founded in 2006. It is committed with its experience and expertise to provide technological solutions for e-learning including Learning Management Systems (LMS), web-based teleconference platforms, development of e-learning courses and webinars. SQLearn operates under the brand Dolphin Platforms for the maritime industry providing a modern way and improving safety for maritime. It uses e-learning for the advancement of maritime training with flexible, interactive and reflective learning techniques. There is also available a wide library of e-learning courses and an e-learning system designed especially for maritime companies. SQLearn also operates under the brands Profit Platforms for the banking and insurance sector and Master Platforms for large organizations.