From First Grade to the First Job: 10 Years of Youth Day at Posidonia in Hellenic Shipping News 13/06/2026 With more than 1,000 participants, the 10th Youth Day at Posidonia took place on Friday, June 5, 2026, as part of the YES to Shipping Forum 2026. This landmark anniversary event brought together students, university undergraduates and graduates, young professionals, representatives of the maritime and academic communities, government officials, and local authorities, highlighting the importance of systematically investing in the human capital of Greek shipping. Opening remarks were delivered by Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners; Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy; Niki Kerameus, Minister of Labour and Social Security; Domna Michailidou, Minister of Social Cohesion and Family; George Alexandratos, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping; Yiannis Moralis, Mayor of Piraeus; and Michalis Sfakianakis, Rector of the University of Piraeus. The event featured 36 speakers representing the full spectrum of the maritime ecosystem. Among the distinguished guests were Theodore Veniamis, former President of the Union of Greek Shipowners and Chairman of Golden Union; John Lyras, former President of ECSA and Chairman of Paralos Maritime Corporation S.A.; and Evina Fotiadou, Director of Maritime Policy and Communications at ECSA. International Dialogue and the YES Forum Survey A highlight of the event was the first international youth discussion on shipping, bringing together representatives from 12 countries and marking a new chapter in the internationalization of the YES Forum and the global dialogue on the future of shipping. During the event, the first global YES Forum survey was also presented. The findings revealed that young people’s interest in shipping remains strong worldwide, while the primary challenge is not a lack of interest but rather access to information and opportunities. The study found that: In