Opening Remarks, Economic Outlook, How best to position a shipping company in a cyclical industry? Is growth always best, is downsizing wise, or is diversification into new sectors the best way to go? Panel Discussion, How to mitigate volatility in the tanker & dry markets through effective hedging solutions, Cape Town Convention for Ships: A Solution in Search of a Problem?, The dry bulk puzzle. Panel Discussion, How technology choices effect profitable business in merchant shipping, The rise of the Norwegian Bond Market and its applicability to Greek shipping, After a close association between the US capital markets and Greek shipping for 10 years, what is in store for the next 1 to 2 years. In a challenging market what must you do to keep your shipping company attractive to existing and potential investors? Is “safe” shipping – governance, financial discipline and employment the best way forward? Panel Discussion, The financing of the maritime industry over the next decade. Panel discussion, To stay or to go Panel discussion, Closing address