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Under the Auspices of
H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic
Mr. Prokopios Pavlopoulos
OUTLOOK FOR GREECE AND THE REGION
VISION 2020-2030
March 2-5, 2017
European Cultural Centre Amalia Hotel
Delphi, Greece
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
CONFERENCE DAY ONE Thursday, March 2, 2017
European Cultural Centre of Delphi
13.00 Registration
14.30-17.15 ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION I (Dionysos Hall – European Cultural Centre of Delphi ECCD) (Duration: 2hrs & 45min)
POWER SHIFTS IN A MULTIPOLAR WORLD
The new realities and trends related to the emerging polarity of the global economy and the ensuing reconfiguration of global power centers
Opening Statements
Dora Bakoyannis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic (2006-2009) Ιan Lesser, Vice-President, German Marshall Fund of the United States Tzipi Livni, Co-Leader, Zionist Union Party; Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, State of Israel Nicholas Logothetis, Founder, Concordia Summit; Executive Member of the Board, Libra Group Discussants
Ambassador Michael B. Christides, Secretary General, Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation, Istanbul Adriano Bosoni, Senior Europe Analyst, Stratfor Petros Doukas, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic (2007-2009) Soli Özel, Professor of International Relations, Kadir Has University, Turkey Athanassios G. Platias, Professor of Strategy, Department of International and
European Studies, University of Piraeus, Greece
Chair: Pinelopi Gavra, Journalist
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Thursday, March 2, 2017
17.30 – 19.30 OFFICIAL OPENING (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Prokopios Pavlopoulos will declare the Forum Open Keynote Statements
Helene Ahrweiler, Rector, President, Administration Council, European Cultural Centre of Delphi
Christos Stylianides, European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid & Crisis Management
Mario Monti, Prime Minister of Italy (2011-2013)
Werner Hoyer, President, European Investment Bank
Mark Arey, Executive Director, The Hellenic Initiative, USA
Dr. Franz Fischler, President, European Forum Alpbach; Former Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries (1995-2004)
André Calantzopoulos, CEO, Philip Morris International “Leadership in times of uncertainty”
Welcome note by Kostas Bakoyannis, Governor, Region of Central Greece Welcome note by Athanassios Panagiotopoulos, Mayor, Municipality of Delphi
Chair: Symeon G. Tsomokos, Delphi Economic Forum
20.30 DINNER at Amalia Hotel (With the kind support of the Municipality of Delphi)
*by invitation only Guest of Honour and Speaker
Dimitris Avramopoulos, European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship
Chair: Symeon G. Tsomokos, Delphi Economic Forum
*Award-Giving to the Sponsors
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CONFERENCE DAY TWO Friday, March 3, 2017
Amalia Hotel 08.30 – 10.00 EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLE A (Apollon Room – Amalia Hotel)
(Duration: 1hr & 30min)
LINKING DIASPORA AND HOMELAND
In a range of policy areas today — including foreign affairs, economic development, and international migration — the place of diaspora increasingly needs to be considered. How can we work towards strengthening the ties between diaspora and homeland? Speakers
Savvas Anastasiadis, Alternate Shadow Minister, New Democracy Party; Vice President, Special Standing Committee Abroad the Diaspora; Member of the Parliament Mark Arey, Executive Director, The Hellenic Initiative, USA Jimmy Athanasopoulos, Head of Social Responsibility, Libra Group Dr. Lambis Tassakos, Extended Board Member, German Hellenic Business Association Achilles Tsaltas, Vice President, International Conferences, The New York Times Pavlos Yeroulanos, Minister of Culture and Tourism, Hellenic Republic (2009-2012) Endy Zemenides, Executive Director, Hellenic American Council
Chair: Katerina Sokou, Washington DC Correspondent, Kathimerini Newspaper, SKAI TV 08.30 – 10.00 EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLE B (Ermis Room – Amalia Hotel)
(Duration: 1hr & 30min)
THE NEW STRATEGIC EQUATION IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN
Mediterranean geopolitics has become central in security terms at a moment of pronounced flux in outlook and policy on all sides of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. What are the forces that will shape the future of the region? Programming partner: Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy - ELIAMEP
ELIAMEP’s mission is to provide a forum for public debate on issues of European integration and international relations and to conduct scientific research that contributes to a better informed and documented knowledge of the European and international environment.
Speakers
Nadia Arbatova, Head, European Studies Department, IMEMO, Moscow Ιan Lesser, Vice-President, German Marshall Fund of the United States Theodore Pangalos, Deputy Prime Minister, Hellenic Republic (2009-2012)
Chair: Thanos Dokos, Director General, Hellenic Foundation or European and Foreign Policy - ELIAMEP
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Friday, March 3, 2017 European Cultural Centre of Delphi
(Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall) 10.15 - 11.00 Session I (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
In Conversation (Duration: 45min) Yannis Dragasakis, Deputy Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic
Chair: Pavlos Tsimas, Editor-at-Large, Huffington Post, Greece
11.00 – 11.40 Session II (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 40min)
DEBT VS GROWTH In Conversation
Dimitris Liakos, Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister, Hellenic Republic Professor Lars Feld, Director of the Walter Eucken Institut and Member of the German Council of
Economic Experts Chair: Yannis Perlepes, General Manager, Naftemporiki
11.45 – 13.10 Session III (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 25min) BREXIT: THE IMPACT ON THE UK AND THE EU
An examination of the United Kingdom’s relationship with Europe and the long term impact of ‘Brexit’ on the British & EU economy.
Programming partner: Hellenic Observatory, European Institute - The London School of Economics and Political Science
Opening Statements
Kate Smith, British Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic Discussants
Iain Begg, Professorial Research Fellow, European Institute, LSE, London George Pagoulatos, Professor of European Politics and Economy,
Athens University of Economics and Business Tony Travers, Professor, Department of Government, LSE, London
Chair: Kevin Featherstone, Eleftherios Venizelos Professor of Contemporary Greek Studies, Head of the European Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science
13.15 – 14.00 Session IV (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 45min)
In conversation “Greece at an impasse?”
Costas Simitis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic (1996-2004)
Chair: Pavlos Tsimas, Editor-at-Large, Huffington Post, Greece 14.00 Break - Light lunch
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Friday, March 3, 2017
15.00 – 15.25 Session V (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 25min) In conversation
Evangelos Venizelos, Deputy Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic (2013-2015); Minister for Foreign Affairs (2013-2015)
Chair: Yiannis Politis, Journalist, Greece 15.30 - 17.30 Session VI (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 2hrs)
THE FUTURE OF EU AND EUROPE
Can the Eurozone’s emergence from crisis turn into a real economic recovery and a new vision for Europe’s future? Or is Europe heading for a “lost decade” in terms of growth and a rise of eurosceptic populism?
Speakers
Lucas Papademos, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic (2011-2012); President, Academy of Athens
Dr. Madsen Pirie, President, Adam Smith Institute, UK
Dr. Peter Schoof, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Hellenic Republic Dr. Rolf Strauch, Member of the Management Board Economics, Policy Strategy and Banking,
European Stability Mechanism Loukas Tsoukalis, President, Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, GreeceThomas Wieser, President, Euro Working Group, Brussels;
Economic and Financial Committee, European Union
Chair: Alexis Papahelas, Executive Editor, Kathimerini Newspaper
17.30 Break
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Friday, March 3, 2017
17.50 – 18.15 Session VII (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 25min)
Geoffrey R. Pyatt, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Hellenic Republic
Chair: Alexis Papahelas, Executive Editor, Kathimerini Newspaper
18.15 – 19.00 Session VIII (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
UNDERSTANDING THE NEW US POLICIES In Conversation (Duration: 45min)
William Antholis, Director and CEO, Miller Center, University of Virginia, USA Nicholas Logothetis, Founder, Concordia Summit; Executive Member of the Board, Libra Group
19.00 – 20.00
Discussants (Duration: 1hour)
Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos, Minister of Education, Hellenic Republic (2012-2014) Katerina Sokou, Washington DC Correspondent, Kathimerini Newspaper, SKAI TV Deborah L. Wince-Smith, President and CEO, Council on Competitiveness, USA General Charles F. Wald, Vice Chairman, U.S. Federal Practice Senior Advisor, Deloitte Services LP Endy Zemenides, Executive Director, Hellenic American Council
Chair: Athanasios Ellis, Senior Editor and Columnist, Kathimerini Newspaper Amalia Hotel Delphi 20.30 In conversation
(Duration: 45min)
Niall Ferguson, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of History, Harvard University Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Leader of the Opposition; President, New Democracy Party
21.30 End of the day
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Friday, March 3, 2017 European Cultural Centre of Delphi
(Dionysos Hall) sessions will be live streamed
10.15 - 13.00 Session IX (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 2hrs & 45min)
PRIORITY AXES TO IMPROVE COMPETITIVENESS: A NATIONAL PLAN FOR THE ECONOMIC REHABILITATION – A GROWTH STRATEGY
Necessary policies to improve the competitiveness of the Greek Economy and create a strategy for growth. Opening Statements
Dora Bakoyannis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic (2006-2009) Theodoros Fessas, Chairman, Hellenic Federation of Enterprises - SEV Deborah L. Wince-Smith, President and CEO, U.S. Council on Competitiveness, USA Lyberis Polychronopoulos, Chairman & CEO, ELMIN BAUXITES; President of BOD, MATRIX PACK S.A.
Discussants
Gikas Hardouvelis, Minister of Finance, Hellenic Republic (2014-2015) George Papaconstantinou, Minister of Finance, Hellenic Republic (2009– 2011) Georgios Zanias, Minister of Finance, Hellenic Republic (May-July 2012) Nicholas Theocarakis, Chairman & Scientific Director, Centre of Planning & Economic Research Nikos Vettas, General Director, Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) and
Professor, Athens University of Economics and Business Nikos Efthymiadis, Honorary President, Federation of Industries of Northern Greece George Longos, Managing Partner, Alantra, GreeceJohn Saracakis, Presiding Chairman, Union of Hellenic-EU Chambers of Commerce Chair: Anthony Papayannides, Managing Director, Economia Publishing
13.00 - 13.25 Session X (Dionysos Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 25min) TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS: A VISION FOR THE YEARS TO COME In conversation
Andreas Andreadis, President, Greek Tourism Confederation - SETE
Chair: Yiannis Politis, Journalist, Greece
13.30 – 13.55 Session XI (Dionysos Hall- ECCD)
(Duration: 25min) THE REPOSITIONING OF GREECE IN THE WORLD MAP: STRATEGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL IMAGE AND IDENTITY Katerina Panagopoulos, National Ambassador of Greece, Council of Europe for Sport,
Tolerance & Fair Play Chair: Emy Livaniou, Head of Special Editions, Huffingtonpost.gr
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Friday, March 3, 2017 14.00 Break - Light lunch 15.00 – 16.25 Session XII (Dionysos Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 1hr & 25min) INEQUALITY AND THE NEW GLOBALIZATION
The relationship between the rapid pace of trade and financial globalization and the rise in income inequality observed in most countries over the past two decades. Opening Statements
Dr. Arup Banerji, Regional Director for the European Union Countries, World Bank Group Tassos Giannitsis, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic (2001-2004); Professor Emeritus, University of Athens Discussants
Dr Noureddine Bardad-Daidj, Ambassador of Algeria in Athens
George Pagoulatos, Professor of European Politics and Economy,
Athens University of Economics and Business
Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Director of Research, diaNEOsis
Chair: Yannis Mastrogeorgiou, DIKTIO Network for Reform in Greece and Europe 16.30 - 17.30 Session XIII (Dionysos Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 1hr)
IMPROVING THE POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR INVESTMENTS How can we design and implement policy reforms to create an attractive, robust and competitive environment for foreign investments? Speakers
Simos Anastasopoulos, President, American-Hellenic Chamber of CommerceChristos Bgialas, Member, Hellenic Parliament, Syriza Party; Economist Petros Doukas, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic (2007-2009) Joachim Köchling, Shareholder, EGerLink GmbH Socrates Lazaridis, CEO, Athens Exchange Group
Notis Mitarachi, MP, Vice Minister for Economic Development & Competitiveness, Hellenic Republic (2012-15), CFA, FCMI
Serafeim Tsokas, Secretary General, Black Sea Trade and Development Bank
Chair: Christos Konstas, Journalist, Action 24 Radio 17.30 Break
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Friday, March 3, 2017 17.50 – 19.10 Session XIV (Dionysos Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 1hr & 20min)
POPULISM: RESTORING TRUST IN DEMOCRACY
Overview of the dramatic drop in public trust in political institutions and an analysis of the causes and consequences of the trust gap across the European continent. Opening Statements Mario Monti, Prime Minister of Italy (2011-2013) Nikiforos Diamandouros, Ombudsman of the European Union (2003-2013) Dr. Werner Patzelt, Founding Professor, Chair for Political Systems and System Comparison;
Dresden Institute for Political Science Discussants Pierpaolo Barbieri, Executive Director, Greenmantle, USA Dr. Daphne Halikiopoulou, Associate Professor in Comparative Politics, Reading University, UKTakis S. Pappas, Recurrent Visiting Professor, Central European University, Budapest, Hungary
Chair: Paschos Mandravelis, Columnist, Kathimerini Newspaper
19.15 – 20.15 Session XV (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr)
A SHRINKING COUNTRY: GREECE'S DEMOGRAPHIC PROBLEM Programming partner: diaNEOosis diaNEOsis is an independent, private, non-profit research organisation based in Athens. Its aim is to foster all forms of informed public dialogue .and shape concrete proposals that contribute to the resolution of the critical economic and social problems Greece is currently facing.
Speakers Tassos Giannitsis, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic (2001-2004);
Professor Emeritus, University of Athens Byron Kotzamanis, Professor of Demography, University of Thessaly Georges Prevelakis, Professor of Geopolitics, Panthéon-Sorbonne University, Paris Platon Tinios, Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics and Insurance Science,
University of Piraeus
Chair: Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Editorial Director, diaNEOsis 20.20 End of the Day
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Friday, March 3, 2017 European Cultural Centre of Delphi
(Sessions at the Library Room) 11.00 – 11.55 Session XVI (Library Room – ECCD )
(Duration: 55min)
INNOVATION FOR GROWTH: STRATEGIES FOR CREATING VALUE
How can we create a culture that continuously innovates, with the resources to accelerate and sustain organic growth?
Speakers Mark Minevich, Founder, Going Global Venturesm NY; Venture Partner, GVA Capital, Silicon Valley Eric Parks, Technology Investment Consultant Harris Pastides, President, University of South Carolina, USA Dr. Lambis Tassakos, Founder, Inos Automation Software, Germany Chair: Loukas Pilitsis, Partner and CEO, Anchorstone Partners
12.00 – 12.55 Session XVII (Library Room - ECCD) (Duration: 55min)
DiaNEOsis New Research Presentation: “WHAT DO GREEKS BELIEVE: 2017? “
Research presented by: Kyriakos Pierrakakis & Thodoris Georgakopoulos Discussants
Aristides Hatzis, Associate Professor of Philosophy of Law and Theory of Institutions, University of Athens Maria Houkli, Journalist Stathis N. Kalyvas, Arnold Wolfers Professor of Political Science and Director, Program on Order, Conflict and Violence, Yale University
13.00 – 14.30 Session XVIII (Library Room - ECCD)
(Duration: 1hr & 30min)
ACCESS TO FINANCE AND SOCIAL IMPACT
Programming Partner: The People’s Trust The People’s Trust is a privately-funded Anglo-Hellenic initiative operating as a non-profit organization in Greece. The organization’s mission is to relieve unemployment in Greece through entrepreneurship. Speakers Adrien Gizon, Head of Project Management, ADIE International Shkelzen Marku, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Yunus Social Business Balkans Dr. Lazaros E. Panourgias, Head EIF (European Investment Fund) Affairs, Brussels Christos Pouris, Financial Instruments Advisor, European Investment Bank Paul Kidner, General Manager, The People’s Trust
Chair: Dr. Angeliki Kosmopoulou, Executive Director, A.C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation; Member of the Board, The People’s Trust
14.30 Break – Light Lunch
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CONFERENCE DAY THREE Saturday, March 4, 2017
Amalia Hotel
08.30 – 10.50 EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLE C (Apollon Room – Amalia Hotel) (Duration: 2hrs & 20minutes)
INDUSTRIAL POLICY FOR A SUSTAINABLE GROWTH PATH
How can we redefine industrial policy as a strategy to promote 'high-road’ competitiveness that is based on advanced skills, innovation, ecological ambition and an activating social policy? Opening Statements
Nikos Mouyiaris, Founder and CEO, Mana Products, USA Prof. Yannis Maniatis, Member of the Hellenic Parliament; Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change (2013-2015) George Michos, CEO, Heracles Cement, LafargeHolcim Greece Athanasios Savvakis, President, Federation of Industries of Northern Greece Deborah L. Wince-Smith, President and CEO, U.S. Council on Competitiveness Discussants
Despina Anastasiou, Regional Leader, Dow Central Europe; President, Dow Hellas Christos Charpantidis, Chairman and Managing Director, Papastratos SA Sabina Dziurman, Director for Greece and Cyprus, EBRD Nikos Karageorgiou, President, Greek Association of Branded Products Manufactures (ESVEP) Konstantinos Panagoulias, Vice-President, VIANEX S.A.; Alternate President of SFEE
Chair: Stamatis Zacharos, Publishing Consultant, 24MEDIA Group, Journalist, Athens 9.84 Radio 08.30 – 10.45 EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLE D (Ermis Room – Amalia Hotel)
(Duration: 2hrs & 15min)
PROTECTING THE FOURTH ESTATE: DEMOCRACY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND THE MEDIA
Media organizations are generally assumed to play an important role in democracies, but how effective are they in performing this function? Opening Statements
Marietta Giannakou, Minister of Education, Religious Affairs, Hellenic Republic (2004-2007) Rudolph Moronis, Vice President, Greek National Council for Radio and Television - ESR Nikos Xydakis, Parliamentary Representative, SYRIZA party, Minister of Culture (2015); Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs (2015 – 2016) Theodoros Roussopoulos, Minister of State (2004-2008) Hellenic Republic,
Visiting Professor, European University Nicosia, Lecturer Pepperdine University California Dimitris Maris, President, Greek Online Publishers Association Discussants
Maria Alafouzou, New Media Director, SKAI GroupTheocharis Filippopoulos, President, Attica Publications Group Achilles Tsaltas, Vice President, International Conferences, The New York Times Dimitris Xenakis, Founder, Inside Story
Chair: Noni Karagianni, General Manager, Athens 9,84 Radio 10.45 Break
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Saturday, March 4, 2017 11.00 – 12.00 EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLE E (Apollon Room- Amalia Hotel)
(Duration: 1hr)
POLICIES FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS
How can we take a sustainable development path in agriculture and food, while competitively entering and remaining in global markets? Opening Statements
Evangelos Apostolou, Minister of Agricultural Development and Foods, Hellenic Republic Athanassios Tsaftaris, Minister of Agricultural Development and Foods,
Hellenic Republic (2012-2014) Nikos Efthymiadis, Chairman, REDESTOS- Efthymiadis Agrotechnology Group Discussants
Despina Argyriou, Owner, Argyriou Winery Nicholas Christodoulou, CEO, CHB Group - Christodoulou Bros S.A. & Vitom S.A. Zooullis Mina, Chairman and Managing Director, Athenian Brewery SA
Chair: Nectarios B. Notis, Co-Founder, FnB Daily 12.00 – 13.00 EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLE F (Apollon Room- Amalia Hotel)
(Duration: 1hr)
THE DYNAMICS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP: CREATING JOBS, PROMOTING GROWTH
How do entrepreneurs transform economies, fuel job creation and inspire future generations of leaders? Programming partner: Endeavor Greece Endeavor is an international non-profit organization, which selects and supports the most promising companies around the world with the help of the most prominent business leaders and investors globally. Opening Statements
Melih Ödemiş, Co-founder, Yemeksepeti.com Discussants
Nicholas Christodoulou, CEO, CHB Group - Christodoulou Bros S.A. & Vitom S.A. Conno Christou, Co-Founder, Avocarrot Emilios Markou, Co-Founder, Hellas Direct Panos Paleologos, Founder and Chairman, Hotel Brain Alexis Pantazis, Co-Founder, Hellas Direct Periklis Venieris, Founder, Green Cola Company
Chair: Haris Makryniotis, Managing Director, Endeavor Greece
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Saturday, March 4, 2017 13.05-14.30 EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLE G (Apollon Room – Amalia Hotel) – Light lunch will be offered
(Duration: 1hr & 25min)
HIGHER EDUCATION REFORMS IN GREECE
Education is key to Greece’s future prosperity. As difficult as the current economic crisis is, it is important not to lose focus on the importance of education and address the problems that have long plagued the nation’s higher education system. Opening Statements
*Kostas Gavroglou, Minister of Education, Research and Religious Affairs – Hellenic Republic (TBC) Υiannis Panousis, Alternate Minister of Public Order and Citizen Protection,
Hellenic Republic 2015; Professor of Criminology, University of Athens Harris Pastides, President, University of South Carolina, USA Discussants Efstathios P. Efstathopoulos, Professor, Medical Radiation Physics, Medical School,
University of Athens Professor Stefanos Gritzalis, Rector, Professor, Department of Information and Communication
Systems Engineering, University of the Aegean Niki Kerameus, Member of the Hellenic Parliament; Head of the Education,
Research and Religious Affairs Sector, New Democracy Party Pericles Mitkas, Rector, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Chair: Petros Efthymiou, Minister of Education, Hellenic Republic (2000-2004); Executive Advisor, 24MEDIA Group
14.30 Break - Light lunch
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Saturday, March 4, 2017
European Cultural Centre of Delphi
(Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall) 10.00 – 11.55 Session I (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall – ECCD)
(Duration: 1hr & 55min)
STRUCTURAL REFORMS FOR MORE INCLUSIVE GROWTH
Structural reforms include a variety of policy initiatives - in product, labor and financial markets, and in tax and benefit systems, among others - to enhance the productive capacity of our economies. How can we design appropriate policies to strengthen growth and make it inclusive and sustainable over time? Programming partner: DIKTIO Network for Reform in Greece and Europe DIKTIO - NETWORK is a Greek think tank with European orientation, founded in 2013. Speakers
Anna Diamantopoulou, President of DIKTIO- Network for Reform in Greece and Europe Sandro Gozi, State Secretary in charge of European Affairs, Italy Giles Merritt, Founder and Chairman, Friends of Europe;
Former Brussels Correspondent, The Financial Times Sir Christopher Pissarides, Regius Professor, London School of Economics;
Professor of European Studies, University of Cyprus; Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Pedro Sánchez, Former Secretary-General, Socialist Worker’s Party; Leader of the Opposition (2014-2016), Spain Panos Tsakloglou, Professor, Department of International and European Economic Studies, Athens
University of Economics and Business Chair: Maria Houkli, Journalist
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Saturday, March 4, 2017 12.00 -13.55 Session II (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 1hr & 55min)
ENERGY SECURITY CHALLENGES IN THE REGION
Major natural gas fields have been discovered in the Levant Basin of the Eastern Mediterranean. Do these discoveries have the potential both to transform the energy outlook of the countries in which they were found, and foster regional energy cooperation? Speakers Giorgos Tsipras, Secretary General for International Economic Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic Gerassimos Thomas, Deputy Director General for Energy, European Commission Theodoros Kitsakos, CEO, Public Gas Corporation-DEPA Grigoris Stergioulis, CEO, Hellenic Petroleum SA Theodoros Tsakiris, Assistant Professor for Petroleum, Geopolitics and Economics, School of Business, University of Nicosia General Charles F. Wald, Vice Chairman, Federal Practice Senior Advisor, Deloitte Services LP
Comments: Dr. Zefi Dimadama, Regional and Environmental Economist Comments: Aikaterini Florou, Legal Officer International Relations, DG Energy, European Commission
Chair: Alexia Tasouli, Journalist
13.55 – 14.10 In conversation (Duration: 15min)
Rikard Scoufias, Country Manager Greece, Trans Adriatic Pipeline Chair: Angelos Athanasopoulos, Journalist, To Vima
14.15 – 14.40 Session III (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 30min)
Keynote Address
Yannis Stournaras, Governor, Bank of Greece 14.40 Break - Light lunch 15.30 – 16.10 Session IV (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 40min)
Keynote Address: “The Tyranny of Ignorance”
George B. Dertilis, Directeur d’etudes, École des Hautes Études en Science Sociales, Paris
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Saturday, March 4, 2017 16.15 – 17.10 Session V (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall -ECCD)
(Duration: 55min)
CULTURAL PREREQUISITES FOR GROWTH
What are the root causes of Greece’s current state of under-development and what are the deep and proximate causes of the public debt crisis? Speakers
Vasilis Karapostolis, Professor of Culture and Communication, Department of Communication and Mass Media, University of Athens
Ioanna Tsivacou, Emeritus Professor, Organizational Theory and Management, Panteion University Nikos Demertzis, President, National Centre for Social Research (EKKE) Nikos Vettas, General Director, Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE); Professor, Athens University of Economics and Business
Chair: Vicky Flessa, Journalist, ERT Public Broadcaster
17.15 – 17.45 Session VI (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 30min)
Keynote Address: “What, if anything, can we learn about the present from modern Greece’s past?”
Stathis N. Kalyvas, Arnold Wolfers Professor of Political Science and Director, Program on Order, Conflict and Violence, Yale University
17.45 Break
18.00 – 18.25 Session VII (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 25min)
THE WHITE PAPER ON THE FUTURE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION In Conversation
Margaritis Schinas, Chief Spokesperson of the European Commission
Chair: Eva Antonopoulou, Anchorwoman, SKAI TV 18.30 – 18.55 Session VIII (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 25min)
In Conversation
Stavros Theodorakis, Head of the political Party “To Potami” Chair: Paschos Mandravelis, Columnist, Kathimerini Newspaper
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Saturday, March 4, 2017 19.00 – 20.20 Session IX (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 1hr & 20min)
GEOPOLITICS OF THE EUROPEAN BORDERLANDS: THE WESTERN BALKANS
Resolution of political issues in the region of South East Europe and the Neighboring Countries. Opening Statements
George Katrougalos, Alternate Minister for European Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic
George Koumoutsakos, Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs, New Democracy Party Nicholaos Papadopoulos, President, Democratic Party of Cyprus Discussants
Dr. Zoran Ilievski, Political Affairs Advisor to the President of FYROM, Honorary member of the Serbian National Group, Trilateral Commission
Jovan Kovacic, Co-Founder and President, East West Bridge, Chairman, Serbian National Group, Trilateral Commission
Marilena Koppa, Assistant Professor, Department of International, European and Area Studies, Panteion University
Chair: Dimitris Keridis, Professor of International Politics, Panteion University; Senior Advisor, The Konstantinos G. Karamanlis Foundation
20.30 End of the Day
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Saturday, March 4, 2017 European Cultural Centre of Delphi
(Dionysos Hall) sessions will be live streamed 11.00 – 12.25 Session X (Dionysos Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 1hr & 25min)
MIGRATION: FACING THE CRISIS AND MANAGING THE EU RESPONSE
The migration crisis has sparkled off an uncoordinated response in an already politically tense European Union. Although many fear that it is a matter of time until the EU-Turkey agreement fails, Member States do not agree on a common line. On top of that policy makers need to work on integration strategies.
Programming partner: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is a German political foundation. With its programmes and projects, it actively contributes to international cooperation and communication.
Gerald Knaus, Founding Chairman, European Stability Initiative Philippe Leclerc, Representative in Greece, UNHCRProfessor Werner Patzelt, Chair for Political Systems and System Comparison; Dresden Institute for
Political Science, Germany Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, Minister of Shipping, Maritime Affairs and the Aegean,
Hellenic Republic (2013-2015); Head of the Migration Policy Sector, New Democracy Party
Chair: Susanna Vogt, Head of Greece Office, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
12.30 – 12.55 Session XI (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 25min)
In conversation George Provopoulos, Governor of the Bank of Greece (2008-2014), Chairman, Postbank (Bulgaria)
Chair: Yiannis Papadogiannis, Journalist, Kathimerini Newspaper
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Saturday, March 4, 2017 13.00 – 14.45 Session XII (Dionysos Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 1hr & 45min)
THE FUTURE OF BANKING IN EUROPE: REGULATION, SUPERVISION, AND THE CHANGING COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
An extensive reform agenda, the expectations of a wider set of stakeholders and the realities of a new economic and commercial landscape are reshaping the banking industry. What are the medium to long-term challenges facing the banking sector in Europe? Opening Statements
Professor Marek Belka, Prime Minister of Poland (2004-2005); Governor, Central Bank of Poland (2010-2016)
Martin Hellwig, Executive Director, Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods; Professor of Economics, University of Bonn, Germany
Panayotis-Aristidis Thomopoulos, Chairman, National Bank of Greece Discussants
Eleni Angelopoulou, Head of Division in the Crisis Management Division, European Central Bank George Provopoulos, Governor of the Bank of Greece (2008-2014), Chairman, Postbank (Bulgaria) Dejan Šoškić, Full Professor, Faculty of Economics, University of Belgrade; Governor, National Bank of Serbia (2010-2012) Anthimos Thomopoulos, Atlas Merchant Capital Partner, CEO Credicom Eric Tourret, Deputy CEO, Hellenic Financial Stability Fund Dimitris Valatsas, Director Europe, Greenmantle Chryssos Kavounides, Principal, Athens, The Boston Consulting Group
Chair: Plutarchos Sakellaris, Professor of Economics and Finance, Athens University of Economics and Business
14.45 Break - Light lunch 15.30 – 15.50 Session XIII (Dionysos Hall - ECCD)
In conversation (Duration: 15min) Adonis Georgiadis, Vice-President, New Democracy Party Chair: Antonis Delatolas, Publisher, “To Pontiki” Newspaper
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Saturday, March 4, 2017 15.50 Session XIV (Dionysos Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 1hr & 45min)
LONG-TERM INVESTING: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION
How can we get the conditions right for investment to take place and to accelerate the competitiveness enhancing reallocation of resources that is so crucial for the future of South East Europe? Opening Statements
Professor Marek Belka, Prime Minister of Poland (2004-2005); Governor, Central Bank of Poland (2010-2016) Dr. Philipp Steinberg, Director General for Economic Policy,
Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, Germany Stergios Pitsiorlas, Deputy Minister for Economy and Development, Hellenic RepublicGeorge J. Pitsilis, Governor, Independent Authority for Public Revenue Natacha Valla, Head of the Policy and Strategy Division, European Investment Bank;
Member of the Council of the Economic Advisors to the French Prime Minister Discussants
Professor Anthony Bartzokas, Board Director, EBRD Dimitris Dimitriadis, General Director, Thracean Gold Mining S.A. Dirk Reinermann, Program Manager Southern Europe, World Bank Group
Aris M. Syngros, Secretary General, PMI Greek Chapter
Lila Tsitsogiannopoulou, Executive Director, Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
17.30 In conversation (Duration: 15min) Alexander Sarrigeorgiou, Chairman of the Board & CEO, EUROLIFE ERB Insurance Group
Chair: Anthony Papayannides, Managing Director, Economia Publishing
17.45 Break
18.00 – 19.10 Session XV (Dionysos Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 1hr & 10min) REFORMS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR
The Greek Life Sciences sector has been demonstrating a strong growth during recent years. How can we promote the sector’s growing prospects for investment and business development? Opening Statements
Mary Harney, Minister for Health and Children (2004-2011), Ireland Speakers Pascal Apostolides, General Manager, AbbVie Pharmaceuticals SA; President, SFEE Dr. Vassili Apostolopoulos, CEO, Athens Medical Group; President of the Board of Directors, Hellenic Entrepreneurs Association Harris Pastides, President, University of South Carolina, U.S.A. Theodoros E. Tryfon, Co-CEO, ELPEN Group; President of Greek Pharmaceutical Industries Nikos Vettas, General Director, Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) and
Professor, Athens University of Economics and Business Chair: Babis Papadimitriou, Journalist, SKAI TV
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Saturday, March 4, 2017 19.15 – 20.30 Session XVI (Dionysos Hall - ECCD)
(Duration: 1hr & 15min) DELIVERING A BUSINESS CASE FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Digitization is rewriting the rules of competition, exposing incumbent companies to the risk of being left behind. What are the critical decisions businesses must make to address the strategic challenge posed by the digital revolution?
Speakers
Peggy Antonakou, CEO, Microsoft Hellas, Cyprus & Malta Andreas Athanasopoulos, CEO, Dixons South-East Europe Stavros Drakoularakos, CEO, 24MEDIA Group, Greece Xenofon Liapakis, CIO & Services, Interamerican Group; Chairman, Hellenic CIO Forum Mark Minevich, Founder, Going Global Venturesm NY; Venture Partner, GVA Capital, Silicon Valley Sotiris Sirmakezis, General Manager, Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Eurobank Group Grigoris Zarifopoulos, Country Manager, Google Greece, Cyprus and Malta Anastasios Tzikas, President, Federation of Hellenic ICT Enterprises – SEPE, Greece In conversation: “Public Service in the Digital Age”
Margus Rava, Ambassador of Estonia to the Hellenic Republic Andreas Drimiotis, Business Consultant, Greece
Chair: Georgios Doukidis, Professor of Management, Science and Technology, Athens University of Economics and Business
20.30 End of the Day
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Saturday, March 4, 2017 European Cultural Centre of Delphi
(Sessions at the Library Room) 11.00 – 12.10 Session XVII (Library Room - ECCD)
(Duration: 1hr & 10min) COUNTERING TERROR: SECURITY OR VALUES?
How can we craft effective and holistic counterterrorism strategies that will keep us safe and secure while also upholding the values that underpin our democratic societies? General Charles F. Wald, Vice Chairman, Federal Practice Senior Advisor, Deloitte Services LPJames Henry Bergeron, Chief Political Advisor, Allied Maritime Command, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Northwood, United Kingdom Marietta Karamanli, Deputy and Vice-President of the European Affairs Committee to the
French National Assembly Dr. Nancy Okail, Executive Director, The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy, USA Dr. Nikos Passas, Professor and Co-Director of Institute for Security and Public Policy, Northeastern
University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Chair: Dr. Maria Chr. Alvanou, Criminologist, ITSIME Research Team, Greece
12.15 – 13.10 Session XVIII (Library Room - ECCD) (Duration: 55min) PERIMETER SECURITY THREATS FOR EUROPE & TERRORISM
Programming partner: IDIS The broad mission of the Institute of International Relations (IDIS) is to carry out and promote research – on a national, European and international level – into various issues in international relations, with a focus on the international processes bearing on Greece’s economic, strategic and cultural relations. Other areas of research and teaching at IDIS include Euroatlantic relations, Russia and the post-soviet space and Middle Eastern affairs.
Opening Statements
Magda Shahin, Ambassador, Director, Prince Alwaleed Center for American Studies & Research, American University of Cairo, Egypt “How stable is Egypt?” Discussants
Dr. Maria Chr. Alvanou, Criminologist, ITSIME Research Team, Greece “The Threat of Jihadi Terrorism” Konstantinos Filis, Director of Research, Institute of International Relations “Europe and migration flows” Sotiris Roussos, Associate Professor, University of Peloponnese, Head of the Centre for Mediterranean, Middle East and Islamic Studies “The Beginning of the End: The Islamic State” Arturo Varvelli, Head, Terrorism Research Program, Italian Institute for International Political Studies "The rise and fall of Daesh in Libya"
Chair: Prof. Harry Papasotiriou, Director and Chairman of the Board, Institute of International Relations (IDIS)
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Saturday, March 4, 2017 13.15 – 14.30 Session XIX (Library Room - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 15min)
SECURITY IN TURBULENT TIMES
Is the achievement of security in turbulent times an elusive quest? What are the steps needed for effectively addressing today’s imminent threats, i.e. border security, terrorism, radicalization, cyber security, etc. to EU members and especially Greece’s internal security.
Programming partner: Center for Security Studies – KE.ME.A The Center for Security Studies (KEMEA) has been established as the Hellenic Ministry’s of Public Order and Citizen Protection think tank on security policies and it is a scientific, consulting and research agency, whose purpose is to conduct theoretical and applied research and to perform studies, particularly at the strategic level, on security policies.
Opening Statements
Nikolaos Toskas, Alternate Minister of Citizen Protection, Greece Discussants
Grigorios Apostolou, Head of the Frontex LO/EURTF in Greece Dr. Luigi Rebuffi, Secretary General of the European Cyber Security Organization (ECSO) Panayotis Tsakonas, Professor of Security Studies, University of the Aegean & President of BoD,
Center for Security Studies (KE.ME.A) Maurice van der Velden, RAN CoE, Chair of Working Group for Health & Social Care Dr. Lorenzo Vidino, Director of the Program on Extremism, Center for Cyber & Homeland Security, George Washington University
Chair: Dr. Vasileios Gkrizis, Police Lieutenant General (ret), KE.ME.A Director
14.30 Break - Light lunch
Archaeological Museum of Delphi 17.45 Registration 18.00-20.00 Session XX
(Duration: 2hrs) CULTURAL HERITAGE AS ECONOMIC VALUE: ECONOMIC BENEFITS AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Greece’s cultural heritage plays a pivotal role in generating local and regional development, thus contributing to building a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth for the country. How can we further promote cultural heritage as a generator of sustainable development? Opening Statements
Lydia Koniordou, Minister of Culture and Sports, Hellenic Republic Olga Kefalogianni, Member of the Hellenic Parliament, New Democracy Party; Minister of Tourism (2012-2015), Hellenic Republic; Attorney at Law Discussants
Giorgia Abeltino, Director, Public Policy Cultural Institute & Public Policy Italy, Google Stavros Benos, Minister of Culture (1996); President, DIAZOMA Costa J. Carras, Vice-President of Europa Nostra; Founder & President (1972-1975; 2001-2008) Elliniki
Etairia - Society for the Environment and the Cultural Heritage Athanasia Psalti, Director, Ephorate of Antiquities of Phocis Panagiotis Roilos, George Seferis Professor of Modern Greek Studies and of Comparative Literature,
Harvard University; Faculty Associate, The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs Chair: Yiannis Thomatos, Vice President, Delphi Economic Forum
20.30 Drinks
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CONFERENCE DAY FOUR Sunday, March 5, 2017
European Cultural Centre of Delphi
(Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall)
09.00 – 10.15 Session I (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 15min) THE POLITICAL DYNAMICS OF CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION
The financial crisis has made visible several shortcomings and dysfunctionalities, but also many assets of the Greek Constitution. How can we opt for a constitutional revision that will be substantively effective, institutionally protected, and democratically legitimate? Speakers
Georgios Gerapetritis, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Athens Professor Spyridon Flogaitis, Professor of Administrative Law, Law School, University of Athens;
Director of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), President of the Board of Directors, EPLO Stavros Tsakyrakis, Professor of Constitutional Law, Faculty of Law, University of Athens Panagis Vourloumis, Former Chairman and CEO, Hellenic Telecommunications Organization
Chair: Babis Papadimitriou, Journalist, SKAI TV
10.20 – 10.40 Session II (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
In Conversation (Duration: 20min)
Vassileios Leventis, President, Union of Centrists Iordanis Hasapopoulos, Journalist
10.45 – 11.45 Session III (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr)
INSTITUTIONS AS A FUNDAMENTAL CAUSE OF LONG-RUN GROWTH
Economic outcomes are determined by the quality of economic institutions, which are rooted in political institutions and the distribution of resources. How can we get an understanding of the factors that lead a society into a political equilibrium which supports long run growth?
Kostas Bakoyannis, Governor, Region of Central Greece Panayiotis Bernitsas, Managing Partner, Bernitsas Law Firm Nikos Dendias, Minister of Defense (2014-15), Minister of Public Order (2012-14), Hellenic Republic Anastasios Kallitsantsis, Chairman of the Board of Directors, ELLAKTOR S.A. Chair: Ilias Siakantaris, Journalist, ALPHA TV
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Sunday, March 5, 2017 11.50 – 12.15 Session IV (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
In conversation (Duration: 25min) Fofi Gennimata, President of PASOK - Head of the Democratic Alignment Iordanis Hasapopoulos, Journalist
12.15 Break 12.30 – 12.55 Session V (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)
GLOBAL IMBALANCES AND GREECE’S EXIT FROM THE CRISIS Keynote Address (Duration: 25min)
Dimitrios P. Tsomocos, Professor of Financial Economics and Fellow in Management, Saïd Business School and St. Edmund Hall, University of Oxford
Chair: Stamatis Zacharos, Publishing Consultant, 24MEDIA Group, Journalist, Athens 9.84 Radio
13.00 – 14.30 Session VI (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall – ECCD)
(Duration: 1hr & 30min) DEBT VS GROWTH: (GROWTH IN THE TIME OF DEBT?)
Is there a particular threshold in the level of government debt, above which the medium-term growth prospects are dramatically compromised? Opening Statements Dimitri Papadimitriou, Minister of Economy and Development, Hellenic Republic Discussants
Declan Costello, Principal Adviser, Directorate General Economic and Financial Affairs, Mission Chief for Greece, European Commission
Nicos Christodoulakis, Professor of Economic Analysis, Athens University of Economics and Business; Research Associate LSE, Hellenic Observatory
Christos Staikouras, Assistant Professor, Athens University of Economics and Business; Coordinator of Economic Affairs, MP, New Democracy Party; Alternate Minister of Finance (2012-15)
Dr. Philipp Steinberg, Director General for Economic Policy, Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, Germany
Chair: Stamatis Zacharos, Publishing Consultant, 24MEDIA Group, Journalist, Athens 9.84 Radio
14.30 Closing Remarks - Farewell buffet lunch (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall)
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Sunday, March 5, 2017 European Cultural Centre of Delphi
(Dionysos Hall) sessions will be live streamed
12.30 – 12.55 Session VII (Dionysos Hall - ECCD)
In Conversation (Duration: 25min)
GREEK TOURISM: A KEY INDUSTRY FOR GREECE
Dimitris Tryfonopoulos, Secretary General, Greek National Tourism Organization
Chair: Eva Antonopoulou, Anchorwoman, SKAI TV 13.00 – 14.30 Session VIII (Dionysos Hall - ECCD)
YOUNG LEADERS ROUNDTABLE: CHANGING THE NARRATIVE FOR GREECE (Duration: 1hr & 30min) The Young Leaders Roundtable is an important part of Delphi Economic Forum that will gather young leaders and influencers from all sectors of society to debate on policies that could strengthen productivity, and in so doing, promote inclusive and sustainable growth.
Welcome: Yannis Thomatos, Vice-President, Delphi Economic Forum Opening Remarks Dr. Vassili Apostolopoulos, CEO, Athens Medical Group; President of the Board of Directors,
Hellenic Entrepreneurs Association Opening Statements Stavros Drakoularakos, CEO, 24MEDIA Group, Greece Konstantinos Kollias, President, Economic Chamber of Greece Athanasios Theocharopoulos, President, DIMAR Party Discussants
Dimitris Androulakis, Project Leader, Athens, The Boston Consulting Group Alexandros Angelopoulos, CEO, Aldemar Group Danae Bezantakou, Managing Director, Navigator Shipping Consultants Harris Daskalakis, Executive Director, BCA Group Dr. Christos Dimas, Deputy Shadow Secretary of Economy and Development, New Democracy Party Marios Georgiadis, MP for Athens A district, Union of Centrists; VP of European Democratic Party Fragiskos Koutentakis, Secretary General of Fiscal Policy, Ministry of Economy, Hellenic Republic Dr. Domna Maria Michailidou, Economist, OECD; Centre for Development Studies,
University of Cambridge Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Director of Research, diaNEOsis Panagiotis Vlachos, Lawyer & Public Entrepreneur; Cofounder of Vouliwatch;
Leader of "Forward Greece"; To Potami, candidate MP Sofia Zaharaki, Deputy Spokesperson, New Democracy Party
Chair: Nikos Andritsos, Journalist, SKAI TV & Antonis Delatolas, Publisher, “To Pontiki” Newspaper
14.30 Closing Remarks - Farewell buffet lunch (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall