On Monday evening sources claim the chief executive of Tsakos Energy Navigation and many other panellists plan to attend a private dinner at the Delamar Hotel in Greenwich.
Delegates note it’s not uncommon for speakers to congregate at L’Escale for a nightcap after the meal, which will likely come as a welcomed revelation for those who aren’t on the guest list.
At the conference, which is held at the Hilton Hotel in Stamford, ClassNK intends to serve up sushi at their booth during happy hour on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
On Tuesday evening Aegean Marine Petroleum is hosting a private function for clients and colleagues at Cask Republic, which is located in downtown Stamford.
Back at the exhibition hall Virginia’s House of Hope is hosting a cocktail reception for all Shipping 2015 attendees at 6:00 pm that same day.
TradeWinds will be serving up drinks until 6:30 pm at Booth Number 5, which is located directly across from the escalator to the second floor of the Hilton.
That same night, Monjasa and the New York chapter of Young Shipping Professionals are hosting an open house that begins at 7:00 pm.
The Association of Shipbrokers & Agents, Gemini Tankers and a number of other companies are hosting functions throughout the week as well. Some are open to the public, others are not.
While you must buy a ticket to attend the Gala Dinner on the third and final day of the conference, the American Bureau of Shipping is sponsoring a cocktail reception for attendees at 5:30 Wednesday night.
The meal, hosted by Seward & Kissel and DNV GL, will be followed by an after-hours party presented by ClassNK, which says all delegates are invited.