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Impressive programme announced for ICOMIA World Marinas Conference


T


he ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC 2018), to be held in Athens from 25-27


October, this year, aims to deliver an impressive programme with prominent speakers from around the globe. In a joint statement, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations and the Greek Marinas Association announced that registration is now open and early-bird discounts are available until 30 June. More than 400 delegates are


expected to take part in this three- day event to interact and openly debate with leading representatives from business, academia and politics from Greece and abroad on ‘Cross sea challenges for marinas – Setting the scene for collective development and growth’. The three-day event will consist of two days in the conference hall and a day touring some of the best marinas that Athens has to offer. The event is specially designed


for marina-owners, operators, developers, consultants, equipment manufacturers and service providers wishing stay on top of the industry’s development and become part of its evolution.


IWMC 2018 aims to bridge the


gap between ancient Greek and modern technologies and Theodosis Tassios, Professor of the National Technical University of Athens, will inaugurate the conference with what is sure to be an insightful opening address. Another keynote speaker will be Dr Donald Sadoway, John F. Elliott Professor of Materials Chemistry, MIT, who will discuss his research into technologies making efficient use of energy. There will also be a special report from John Kalogerakis, CEO of JMK Anthropocentric Corporate


The 1,080-berth Alimos Marina located just 15 km from the centre of Athens is one of the largest in Greece.


Training and People Development, on ‘Training Marinas the Anthropocentric Way’. Delegates will hear detailed


reviews on the marina markets of the world, with an emphasis on America, Asia, Australia, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and North African region, and Russian markets. There will, of course, be a special


focus on Greece and experts from the country’s marina sector will showcase current major waterfront and marina projects and discuss the Greek concession model in marinas. Speakers will present their


expertise on a variety of current subjects, including electric boat propulsion, solar piers and floating infrastructure, including homes on the water. In addition, delegates will learn about security issues at harbours and marinas, oil pollution crisis management and best practices for marketing their marinas. Other compelling topics in the programme include the international growth of superyacht


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charter, as well as managing change in boating and ownership. Finally, ICOMIA will present its


latest policy papers, introduce its Environment Guide and explore global issues affecting marinas, such as new international guidelines for marina design and ISO regulations for ports. More than 40 exceptional


speakers will be in Athens to share their views with the conference audience, including: Anthony Baro, Managing Partner, Power Docks, USA; Esteban Biondi, Chairman, RecCom PIANC; Colin Bransgrove, Executive Officer, Marina Industries Association, Australia; Nanke Den Daas, CEO, Den Daas Group, The Netherlands; Gulu Lalvani, Chairman, Royal Phuket marina, Thailand; Ulrich Heinemann, Managing Director, International Marine Certification Institute, Germany; John Hogan, Chairman, Global Marina Institute and CEO, Superior Jetties, Australia; Konstantinos Konstantinou, Chairman, Maritime Ventures,


Cyprus; Sergey Moiseev, President, Russian Yachting Association, Russia; Aashim Mongia, Managing Director, West Coast Marine Yacht Services, India; Rosemary Pavlatou, Director, A1 Yacht Trade Consortium, Greece; Kemal Saatcioglu, Director, D-Marin, Turkey; and Oscar Siches, yacht harbour expert and former Founder Director of the Global Marina Institute, Spain. Social events and networking


events at IWMC 2018 will include networking lunches and a special reception for delegates and partners on the first night, which will include a tour of the Acropolis museum and the historic Zappeion Exhibition Hall and culminate in the official IWMC ‘welcoming dinner’ at one of the most prestigious bistros in the city. Partners are also invited to register for a special programme to explore the history of ancient Athens. ICOMIA World Marinas Conference


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