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Maritime Security in an Era of Geopolitical, Geoeconomic and Technological Disruption

28 April 2026

Venue: Eugenides Foundation, Athens, Greece

3rd Maritime Security Conference – Full Session Recording

About the Conference

The 3rd International Conference on Maritime Security brings together leading policymakers, senior military officials, industry executives, and academic experts to address the most pressing challenges facing the global maritime domain.

In an era defined by great power competition, the weaponisation of trade routes, rapid technological transformation, and the normalisation of hybrid threats, maritime security has moved to the centre of the geopolitical agenda. This one-day conference examines these dynamics through five thematic panels, two ministerial keynote addresses, and high-level networking opportunities.

The conference is organised by The Council for International Relations, The International Propeller Club – Port of Piraeus, the Society for Geopolitics (S4GEO), and the Foreign Affairs Institute, in cooperation with the University of Piraeus – School of Maritime and Industrial Studies and the Institute of International Relations (IDIS).

Held under the auspices of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Constantine An. Tassoulas

Key Themes

Chokepoints and Power Politics: The return of maritime geopolitics and strategic control over critical sea routes

The Weaponisation of Shipping: Sanctions, energy security, and economic warfare at sea

Technological Transformation of Shipping: AI, nuclear propulsion, surveillance, and cyber risk

Operating in a Permanent Grey Zone: Managing maritime risk in an increasingly unstable world

Greek Shipping in a Fragmented World: Strategy, risk, and emerging opportunities

Maritime Security in an Era of Geopolitical, Geoeconomic and Technological Disruption

Speakers

(listed alphabetically)

Practical Information

Venue: Eugenides Foundation

The 3rd Maritime Security Conference will take place at the Eugenides Foundation (387 Syngrou Avenue, Paleo Faliro, Athens, Greece) on 28 April 2026. The conference will open on Monday, 27 April, with an official dinner (by invitation only), followed by the main conference on Tuesday, 28 April, from 10:00 to 18:00, with registration and welcome coffee starting at 09:30. The event will be held in English, and attendance is available by registration only via the form on this page.