Capital Link organizes the 9th Annual Cyprus Shipping Forum on February 17, 2026, in Limassol

Limassol, Cyprus. On January 30, 2026, the 9th Annual Cyprus Shipping Forum by Capital Link was announced. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Columbia Plaza in Limassol and will gather politicians, shipowners, financiers, and industry leaders to discuss key challenges in global shipping.

Support and Organization

The forum will be held under the auspices of the Deputy Minister of Shipping of Cyprus and Deputy Minister of Shipping to the President Marina Hadjimanalios. The leading sponsor will be the Cyprus Union of Shipowners (CUS), and the project will be supported by the Cyprus Chamber of Shipping (CSC) and other stakeholders in the Cypriot maritime cluster.[1][2]

Focus and Program

The event will highlight the role of Cyprus as a transport hub, a center for decarbonization, fleet renewal, and regulatory changes. Participants will discuss market trends in shipping, finance, and capital, geopolitical risks, regulatory issues, as well as technical and operational challenges.[1][2][5]

The program will begin with welcoming remarks from the president of Capital Link Nicolas Bornozis and George A. Tsavliris from Tsavliris Salvage Group. The keynote address will be delivered by Marina Hadjimanalios, followed by a discussion with Nicolas Montanios from Montanios and Montanios LLC on the sustainability, growth, and strategic positioning of Cyprus.[1]

• Date: February 17, 2026, from 08:30 to 18:30
• Location: Columbia Plaza, Limassol
• Registration: $250 USD, including lunch[3]

The forum will serve as a platform for exchanging ideas between international experts and local leaders, fostering the development of the Cypriot maritime sector as an investment and business hub.[2][5]