Conference on the Present and Future of Maritime Transport in the Canary Islands
Following the success of its first edition in October 2025, the forum has become a leading platform for maritime and logistics discussions in the region.
Oneport Canarias is proud to invite you to participate in the new edition of Shipping Canary Islands, taking place on
October 26 and 27, 2026, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
This high-level forum will once again bring together shipowners, policymakers, technical experts and national and international business leaders to address the key challenges facing the industry.
Key topics will include cybersecurity, the impact of current geopolitics, the development of the cruise and marina
sectors, trade relations with Mercosur, and trends in bunkering, among others.
Don't miss the opportunity to expand your network, build strategic business partnerships, and increase your international visibility.
Secure your place at the Atlantic's must-attend event!
PROGRAM
CRUISES: State of the Cruise Industry: Challenges and Opportunities for the Canary Islands
Moderator:
Evelio Portillo
Journalist and Director of Puerto Canarias
Speakers:
Alfredo Serrano
Director of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in Spain
Speakers:
José González
Vice President of Sustainability for Europe at CLIA
Participa:
Elisa Zamora
Director of the Cruise Division at Hamilton y Cía.
MARINAS: Marinas and Recreational Boating: The Blue Economy of the Canary Islands' Ports
Moderator:
Tomás Azcárate
President of the Spanish Federation of Marina Associations (Marinas de España)
Speakers:
Jose Juan Calero
CEO of Calero Marinas
Participa:
Federico Rodríguez
Civil Engineer. Founder of DECODE Group
Participa:
Rafael Aznar
Managing Partner of Port Value
Participa:
Pablo Marín
Civil engineer at Murcia city council and former director general for coastal affairs and ports, Region of Murcia
MERCOSUR/ EU CUSTOMS: Where Are Customs Heading Globally? The Five-Year Outlook
Moderator:
José Rafael Díaz
Managing Director of Hamilton y CIA
Speakers:
Alberto Camarero
Full Professor of Port Operations and Logistics
Participa:
Antonio de la Ossa
Customs Law Specialist
TRAINING: From simulation to practice: new training strategies for high-risk operations
Speaker:
Adriana Suárez
Sales & Marketing, Scenario Srl.
ATLANTIC MARITIME EMERGENCY: Development of Maritime Emergency Response in the Canary Islands
Moderator:
Woo Sung Chang
President of the Atlantic Maritime Emergency Association
Speakers:
Jaime González
President of the Logistics Operators Subcommittee at the Spanish Chamber of Commerce
Participa:
Sergio Díaz
Manager of the Fuerteventura Technology Park
Participa:
Rafael Muñoz
PhD in merchant marine studies and the history and evolution of navigation
CYBERSECURITY: Digital Threats in the Port Environment: What the Police Are Seeing and How to Prevent Them
Moderator:
Manuel Vidal
Journalist
Speakers:
Fraud Subgroup of the Northern District Police Station
Participa:
Samuel Pérez
Business Development Director · Cloud Canary Services
AI: From Data to Decision: Artificial Intelligence to Anticipate and Optimize Port Operations
Moderator:
Manuel Vidal
Journalist
Speakers:
Diego Tuccillo
CEO of Deduce Data Solutions (AI)
Speaker:
Abraham Romero
Head of Innovation edataconsulting
EU ETS: EU ETS extension to maritime and FuelEU
Moderator:
Evelio Portillo
Journalist and Director of Puerto Canarias
Speakers:
Sergio Alda
Senior Project Officer at EMSA
Speakers:
Rafael Rolo
CTO and Board Member of the Hidramar Group
Speakers:
Juan Carlos Núñez
Independent Consultant
Speakers:
Octavio Llinás
Technology Advisor at Zamakona Yards
BUNKERING: Las Palmas Bunkers STOP
Moderator:
Susana Broco
Fuel Expert
Speakers:
Rebeca Hangartner
Trader at Addax Energy (Oryx Energies Group)
Participa:
Francisco Díaz
General Manager at Reganosa
Participa:
Sebastián Martínez
Country Manager - OGC & Biofuels Commodities at SGS
GEOPOLITICS: New trends in maritime logistics networks
Moderator:
Lourdes Trujillo
Full Professor of Applied Economics at ULPGC
Speakers:
Fernando González Laxe
Former President of Puertos del Estado
Participa:
María del Mar Cerbán
Full Professor, Department of General Economics, Applied Economics Area, University of Cádiz
Participa:
José Rafael Díaz
Managing Director of Hamilton y CIA
BANKING: Private Financial Support for International Business
Moderator:
Javier Sánchez Simón
Tax Inspector at the Spanish Tax Agency
Speakers:
Mounir Ibrahim
Managing Director of Attijariwafa bank in Mauritania
Participa:
Josefina Nuez
Regional Director, International Business, Banco Sabadell
Participa:
Mercè Matarín
International Trade Business Director at CaixaBank
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