May 13 & 14, 2026 | Grecotel La Riviera
A Powerful Debut for the Maritime IT Networking Summit — Where Safe Digitalization, Shipping & Technology Shape the Future
The 2nd Maritime IT Networking Summit delivered a standout experience on May 13–14, 2026, at Grecotel La Riviera, setting a new benchmark for maritime digitalization. Highlighting the event’s massive success, more than 400 pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings took place over two days, creating a powerhouse of strategic networking and high-value business connections.
Organized by Boussias Events under the auspices of AMMITEC, the Propeller Club, and the Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology, the summit brought together senior decision-makers from leading shipping companies and top technology providers, fostering an environment where innovation meets real-world shipping operations.
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Panel Highlights That Shaped the Agenda
- Scaling Intelligence in Maritime: AI, Legacy & Enterprise Reality A deep dive into the practical integration of AI within legacy-heavy maritime infrastructures, offering forward-looking insights into the evolution of data-driven and intelligent shipping.
- Future Pathways in Maritime Security: Strengthening Digital Trust A strategic discussion on cybersecurity, digital resilience, and the imperative to build trust across an increasingly interconnected maritime landscape.
Looking Forward
The 2026 edition firmly established the Maritime IT Networking Summit as a key industry reference point — a platform where challenges are addressed, priorities are defined, and the transformative potential of technology comes to the forefront.
Preparations for the 3rd Maritime IT Networking Summit in 2027 are already in motion, promising an even more elevated experience for ICT Maritime and Technology Leaders in Greece and beyond.
The summit was supported by leading industry players:
Gold Sponsor: Palo Alto Networks | Lunch Host: VEEAM |Wine Tasting / Whiskey Tasting Host: Odyssey Cybersecurity| Dinner Host: Control System & SyntelliQ | After Dinner Drinks Host: Cosmos / Dell.
See highlights from the Maritime IT Networking Summit 2026
Objectives of the Initiative
- To create a dynamic environment for knowledge exchange, strengthening strategic partnerships, and fostering meaningful networking, aligned with industry developments and the priorities of participating organizations.
- To connect maritime executives with the broader ecosystem of maritime information technology & cyber security innovation, offering opportunities for collaboration and growth.
- To enable active interaction among decision makers in the maritime industry in Greece and internationally, shaping the future agenda of the sector and highlighting needs and solutions for its continuous evolution.
Τhe program
The two-day program includes:
- Exclusive one-on-one business meetings, each lasting 15 minutes, between CIOs, CISOs, CTOs Innovation & Information Security, Digitalization και Maritime IT Infrastructure Directors/Managers of leading shipping companies and senior executives of maritime industry suppliers.
- Keynote presentations and targeted roundtable discussions featuring top level executives, aimed at knowledge exchange, solution evaluation, and the exploration of critical issues in digital transformation and cybersecurity.
- Group activitiesdesigned for relaxation, enjoyment, and strengthening professional relationships.
- Meals and a formal Gala Dinner in the unique setting of Grecotel La Riviera.
Top Reasons to Attend
- Key industry insights
- Networking Opportunities
- Targeted contacts
- Benchmarking – In-depth Market Insights
- Premium location
You will attend engaging keynote presentations by industry leaders and participate in interactive roundtables, where you can exchange insights, experiences, and knowledge with fellow market experts. This will provide you with access to best practices and innovative solutions to effectively implement your technology strategy and drive technological transformation.
You will have the opportunity to build a dynamic network of business contacts, connecting with top executives from the maritime sector in Greece, as well as representatives from key institutional bodies. Engage in meaningful knowledge exchange with your peers while benefiting from a rich program that includes organized lunches, dinners, and creative activities. All of this will take place in a relaxed yet professional environment, allowing you to focus on forging new relationships and expanding your network.
As part of the scheduled One2One meetings, discussions will take place between leading CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, Innovation & Information Security Leaders, and Digitalization and Maritime IT Infrastructure Directors/Managers and senior executives from the most prominent supplier companies driving innovation in the maritime industry. These meetings are designed to be exploratory in nature, with no obligation for participants to enter into any formal agreements.
The networking opportunities and connections you build with your peers will offer you a timely and comprehensive understanding of their maritime technological and digital development, as well as the practices they implement. This will allow you to effectively assess and compare your own company’s plans and available options.
Enjoy accommodation at the luxurious Grecotel La Riviera facilities, where you can unwind, participate in engaging activities, and network in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Sponsorship Benefits
➥ Strengthen relationships with key decision-makers attending the two-day meeting.
➥ Showcase your brand as a key contributor to the success of a prestigious, high-level event.
➥ Gain substantial visibility among your target audience.
➥ Align your products and services with the summit’s reputable brand.
➥ Enhance trust and loyalty with your existing customers.
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Χρυσός Χορηγός
Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global AI cybersecurity leader, protects our digital way of life with a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and platforms across Network, Cloud, Security Operations, AI and Identity. Trusted by 70,000+ customers and powered by Unit 42 threat intelligence, our AI-driven platforms eliminate complexity, empowering enterprises to modernize with confidence and securing the speed of innovation.
Explore the future of security at www.paloaltonetworks.com
Dinner Hosts
CONTROL SYSTEM is a leading industrial solution provider across Greece and Cyprus, delivering operational excellence through advanced digital transformation solutions. As the official distributor of AVEVA, we combine world class technology with deep vertical industry expertise across Power, Energy and Manufacturing and support more than 90% of the Greek and Cypriot largest industrial operations. With a team of 20+ senior engineers and subject matter experts, we help organizations transform trusted data into valuable, actionable insights enabling smarter decisions, optimized performance and sustainable business outcomes. Our mission is to drive customer success and industrial intelligence by bridging gap of industrial operations and industrial information with intelligent, data driven solutions.
SyntelliQ doesn’t sell software. We architect intelligence. We synthesize three dimensions into our “Perfect Fuel” methodology as the driver of autonomous operations: KNOWLEDGE: Unifying ET, OT, and IT with Industrial AI into contextualized, decision-ready intelligence that flows from sensor to CEO in seconds.
EXPERTISE: 30+ years of Operational Excellence across European manufacturing. We know what works on shop floors, not in brochures. We deliver solutions as part of a system, not as isolated tools.
INNOVATION: Building the next-generation digital industrial operational model through our digital use case factory, powered by change management excellence and transformation methodologies (Lean, CIP, TPM, Design Thinking).
Lunch Host
Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk.
After Dinner Drinks Sponsor
Cosmos Business Systems SA, Dell Titanium Partner, is among the leading companies in the field of integrated IT, Software and Telecommunications solutions in Greece and Cyprus. It is addressed to private and public sector companies. Its activities are divided into 6 Business Units: IT Infrastructure, Networking & Telecoms, Cyber & ICT Security, Services, Printing & Digitalization and Software & Consulting.
Wine Tasting Sponsor
As cyber threats become faster, more autonomous, and more disruptive, organizations must move beyond conventional security and rethink resilience as a strategic business capability. In the AI era, cyber resilience is not only about defense. It is about ensuring continuity, sustaining trust, and enabling confident progress in a volatile digital world. For more than 20 years, Odyssey has helped organizations build resilience for what comes next through a 360° approach across People, Process, and Technology. Combining AI-augmented Managed Services, strategic Advisory, Hybrid Integrated Solutions, and the ClearSkies™ Centric-AI TDIR Platform, we help clients operate with greater control, agility, and confidence.
