- A time-efficient conference for the ferry industry: only 2 days away from office.
- Conference locations with maritime relations and well-connected airports, roads and trains.
- A good balance between ferry, ro-pax and ro-ro operators, ferry ports and their supply partners
- Organised by a team of ferry industry experts with many years of commercial and operational experience at executive level (ferries, port, media).
- Maximum 200-225 delegates.
- Top speakers and panellists of great interest for the industry.
- Networking and exchange of ideas with industry colleagues.
- Solutions to enhance commercial performance
Date
October 8-9, 2026
Theme
Theme: tbn
Location
Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens Greece
Travel Time
40min drive from airport
”Quote
“Effective networking is not about the number of business cards collected. It is about the number of conversations that continue after the event.”
Why a smaller event can be better for networking
With 200-225 delegates (as at the Ferry Shipping Summit)
- You will see the same people repeatedly over two days.
- Conversations are longer and more substantive, not rushed.
- It is easier to move beyond introductions to meaningful dialogue.
- Follow-ups happen naturally because people remain accessible.
- Senior decision-makers are more visible and approachable.
In contrast, big maritime trade fairs and events
- Networking becomes selective by necessity.
- You typically rely on pre-arranged meetings or chance encounters.
- Many interactions remain brief and transactional.
- You will inevitably miss relevant contacts simply due to scale.
Quality versus quantity
Large conferences and events are excellent for:
- Market visibility
- Brand presence
- Serendipitous encounters
Smaller conferences excel at:
- Relationship building
- Peer-level exchanges
- Trust-based conversations
- Actionable outcomes
Bottom line
If your objective is meaningful networking, not just attendance, then yes — a smaller group is clearly an advantage. Welcome to the Ferry Shipping Summit!
Vision
To be the leading forum for the commercial development of the ferry operating and ferry port industry.
Key Message
In this world, only one thing is constant and that is change.
Mission
To support ferry operators and ports with ideas and possible solutions for a sustainable and successful development. Be ready for the ever-changing world.
Organizers
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Included in the price:
- Participation and documents/presentations on the conference;
- Walking dinner at an exclusive location;
- Lunch day two;
- Coffee breaks and drinks with all meals;
- Happy hour and pre-dinner drinks;
- Nightcap;
- Information post conference activities.
The entrance fee is (all taxes included):
€1,385.00
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