The Athens event was under the auspices of AMMITEC Greece and took place with physical presence at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre Lighthouse interior. The Platinum Sponsor of the event was Tototheo Maritime, supporters WISTA Hellas and HELMEPA and Charity Sponsor was Pioneer Marine where the money went directly from the sponsor to the charity foundation Galilee. The conference attendance was free of charge for the Greek Shipping industry. The conference started with opening remarks from the organisers of the conference Stella and Adonis Violaris.