Maritime Collaboration & Optimisation for the Mediterranean (MARCO MED Forum)

MARCO MED Forum

Hosted by Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), the First AI-Powered Maritime Collaboration & Optimisation for the Mediterranean Forum will bring together leaders from the maritime, government, and technology sectors to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping port operations, emissions management, and intermodal efficiency.

Held in the heart of Greece’s shipping hub, this half-day workshop will feature keynote talks, panel discussions, and live demonstrations of the OCIANA® platform, with a focus on real-world applications of AI for smarter, more sustainable port ecosystems.

Topics include:

• AI-powered port call optimisation and real-time emissions tracking

• Maritime risk and security through predictive technologies

• Collaboration across ports, agents, and authorities

• The role of AI in supporting EU sustainability and port innovation goals

About GSTS

Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS) is a global maritime intelligence company delivering solutions to enhance decision making across the maritime and logistics industries. Our predictive and optimisation solutions are enabled by a range of operational, environmental, vessel and cargo data to provide real-time decision-making intelligence for the maritime supply chain (ports, terminal operators, shipping companies, commodity owners, charterers and logistics companies) and to provide comprehensive and proactive risk management for national and international security organisations.

For more information and to explore opportunities to join our consortium: Contact Us - GSTS”

Rob Marshy, Chief Product Officer, GSTS

Rob Marshy, CD is Chief Product Officer at GSTS, a Canadian maritime-intelligence firm. During a 20-year Royal Canadian Navy career he modernised electronic-warfare systems and led the country’s first autonomous surface-vessel trials—work that earned an ADM Innovation Award. Rob now channels that frontline expertise in sensing and operations into data-driven solutions that help port authorities and shipping lines strengthen security, streamline supply chains and meet ambitious sustainability targets.

Andrew Black, Director of Supply Chain Solutions, GSTS

Andrew Black is Director of Supply Chain Solutions for Global Spatial Technology Solution (GSTS), a Global Maritime AI company. Andrew oversees the sales, business development and account management function at GSTS. Previously, Andrew was Executive Director of The PIER, a global centre of excellence for innovation and collaboration in transportation, supply chain and logistics at the Port of Halifax. Over seven years at the Port, Andrew led award-winning initiatives that prioritized collaboration and operational transparency. He was the founding chair of the Canadian Port's Digitization Working Group. Andrew has led AI initiatives on cleansing shipping data, scenario modeling and contact tracing, and he has led the creation of an Innovation Framework and Digital Roadmap for the Port of Halifax.

Neil Swain, Commercial Attaché at the Embassy of Canada in Greece

Neil Swain is the Commercial Attaché at the Embassy of Canada in Greece. He has been a Commercial Officer for over 23 years and has been posted to South Korea, Montreal, Romania and now Greece, where is also responsible for Canadian business in Cyprus. Originally from Montreal, he received his Bachelors degree from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia (eastern Canada) and a Masters in International Relations from Yonsei University, South Korea. Before representing Canada on the international stage, Neil has worked across Canada and around the world as an English teacher, mining core-splitter, head waiter, and bartender.

Efthymios Chaldeakis, Global Sales Executive, GSTS

Efthymios Chaldeakis is working in the Maritime and ICT Industry for more than 25 years holding several Managerial positions. He is a Mechanical Engineer and he has been an evangelist of Automation and Digitalisation in Shipping. He participated in several projects all around the world, Europe, Greece, Singapore, Middle East, South Korea, Taiwan and more, which delivered innovative solutions and value-added services for both vessels and offices alike. He worked for companies like Danaos IT Group, Radio Holland, Real Consulting, Setel Hellas and LR OneOcean. He is currently Global Sales Executive for GSTS S.A.. His base is at the Piraeus Hub of GSTS.

Theodora Riga, President of Med Cruise

Theodora Riga is the President of the Corfu Port Authority. Born in 1973 in the USA, Theodora Riga holds an MBA in Business Administration and has held senior managerial positions in port, shipping and financial services companies over the last 20 years. She has served as a Board Member of a shipping company listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, as Commercial Director and as Management Consultant on Strategic Development, Sales, Marketing and Communication in the largest shipping companies in Greece, providing communication support to the Association of Passenger Shipping Companies. Prior to her current role, she was the Chief Commercial Officer & Director of Strategic Communications of ThPA S.A. – Port of Thessaloniki, a Member of the Board of Directors of Thessaloniki Tourism Organisation and the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping Representative on the Hellenic Government’s National Cruise Committee.

Dr. Maria Boile. Professor of Port and Terminal Policy and Management, Department of Maritime Studies, University of Piraeus

Dr. Maria Boile is Professor of Port and Terminal Policy and Management at the Department of Maritime Studies, University of Piraeus and Director of the Quantitative Analysis in Shipping Laboratory. She has served as Research Director at the Hellenic Institute of Transport (HIT) of the National Center for Research and Technology in Greece, and the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in the US. She is Coordinator of the European Waterborne Technology Platform. With over 30 years of international research and policy experience in transport, she has led and evaluated numerous high-profile projects and programs and received several prestigious awards and distinctions.

SPEAKERS

Christos G. Tsakalogiannis - Risk Management Manager,Whistleblowing Officer, Legal Department

Experienced Business Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Bonds, Equities, Investment Advisory, Portfolio Management, and Fixed Income. Strong consulting professional with a Master of Business Administration - MBA focused in Equities, Bonds, Mutual Funds from University of Hertfordshire.

Antonios Venieris - President BoD | International Maritime Union in Greece - Managing Director | Venieris Maritime S.M. S.A. - Managing Director | ΗΜΜ Agency Greece S.M. S.A.

Actively involved in the Shipping Industry as from 1998, initially working for London based agencies of tramp vessels, and from 2001 onwards in the family shipping business. During the past 25 years, Venieris Maritime has successfully represented several major Liner Shipping Companies, namely Senator Lines, Stinnes Lines, Hanjin Shipping, Unimed Feeder Services, MCL Feeders, and recently HMM Co Ltd (Hyundai Merchant Marine).

Forum Agenda

REGISTRATION

Register now to secure your spot at the MARCO MED Forum.
Join industry leaders, government officials, and technology experts for an afternoon of insight and collaboration on June 19, 2025, at the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation in Piraeus.

Spaces are limited – reserve your seat today!

Event Location

Join us in the Mediterranean for insights on AI in maritime sustainability and efficiency. Free registration now open for all attendees.

Venue

Αικατερίνη Λασκαρίδη Ίδρυμα (Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation)
2 Πραξιτέλους, Πειραιάς 185 35, Ελλάδα

Hours

15:00 - 20:30 PM