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Royal Norwegian Embassy & Isalos.net Maritime Conference

The technological advances in the maritime industry and the career opportunities offered in shipping have historically been among the areas of mutual interest for Greece and Norway.

In this respect, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Athens and Isalos.net initiative, under the auspices of MARTECMA, are organising a Maritime Conference on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 17:00 to 20:30, at the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation (Piraeus).

The event is sponsored by DNV GL (Lead Sponsor), JOTUN and KYMA.

The main aim of the event titled “Between oceans and archipelagos: Exploring educational and career opportunities in the North and South of Europe” is to offer a common ground for mutually beneficial discussions between Greek and Norwegian maritime stakeholders mainly focusing on educational and career opportunities in the north and south of Europe.

The participation is free of charge, but registration is required here.

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Agenda

Royal Norwegian Embassy & Isalos.net Joint Maritime Conference
Exploring educational and career opportunities in the North and South of Europe
on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 17:00 to 20:30
17:00 – 17:20
Registration
17:20 – 17:30
Opening Remarks

-Elisabeth Lothe, Deputy Head of Mission, Royal Norwegian Embassy Athens
17:30 – 18:30
Innovation in Marine and Maritime education: what lies ahead?

Speakers:
-Prof. Øivind Berg, Program Director, Dpt. of Maritime Operations, University of South-Eastern Norway
-Glenn Edvardsen, Chief Executive Officer, Vesselman

Discussant:
-Prof. Maria Lekakou, University of the Aegean, Dpt. of Shipping, Trade & Transport, Dean- School of Business Administration
18:30 – 19:30
Investing in human capital: how do Norwegian companies maintain their competitive advantage?

Speakers:
-Berend Paasman, Head of Athens Rep. Office, DNB Bank
-Nikos Stefanis, Key Support Manager, Kongsberg Maritime Hellas

Discussant:
-Dr. Maria Progoulaki, Regional Representative, Senior Consultant, Green-Jakobsen A/S
19:30 – 20:30
Maritime Professions of the future

Speakers:
-Clemet Thærie Bjorbæk, Assistant Professor, Department of Maritime Operations, University of South-Eastern Norway
-Sølve Fauskevåg, Head of Green Shipping and Maritime Autonomy, Innovation Norway

Discussant:
-Prof. Helen A. Thanopoulou, University of the Aegean, Dpt. of Shipping, Trade & Transport