Following the success of the 2011 and 2015 editions, the Conference returns to explore the theme: “Navigating the Maritime Future: Building Competitive, Sustainable, and Resilient Maritime Supply Chains.” Co-organised by the University of the Aegean (Department of Shipping, Trade and Transport) and the University of Piraeus (Department of Maritime Studies), the event will take place in Chios, Greece, from 23 to 25 September 2026.