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   On stage   ·   13:00 - 13:00   ·   Registration & Welcome Coffee
   On stage   ·   14:00 - 14:00   ·   Opening Remarks
Speaker
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George Georgakopoulos
BoD Chairman @ Hellenic-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
   On stage   ·   14:07 - 14:07   ·   Opening Remarks
Speaker
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Håkan Emsgård
Ambassador of Sweden to the Hellenic Republic
   On stage   ·   14:15 - 14:15   ·   Opening Address
Speaker
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Kostis Hatzidakis
Deputy Prime Minister
   On stage   ·   14:30 - 14:30   ·   Session 1 | Geopolitics: Pressure Points & Policy Directions
Geopolitics and geoeconomics were until recently fairly unusual terms in public discourse. Global developments in 2025 however, show that the trend of growing uncertainty and volatility in the political, economic, security and business domains continues, and likely will remain, as the established architecture for international cooperation is increasingly challenged and redefined. Tariffs on global trade are approaching levels not seen for nearly a century, while Europe and Greece must act decisively to advance their competitiveness and productivity to keep pace with rapid developments in the US and China. What are the most significant political decisions that need to be made, and what does this mean for the business community who will play a crucial role in driving growth both in Greece and Europe?
   On stage   ·   14:35 - 14:35   ·   Keynote Address I
Speaker
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Diana Janse
State Secretary for Foreign Trade, to Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa
   On stage   ·   14:45 - 14:45   ·   Keynote Address II
Speaker
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Harry Theocharis
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
   On stage   ·   14:55 - 14:55   ·   Panel Discussion and Q&As
Speakers
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Göran von Sydow
Director @ Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies (SIEPS)
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Konstantinos Bikas
International Business Director @ Metlen Energy & Metals
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Alex Patelis
Former Chief Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister
Coordinators
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Grigorios Vassiloconstandakis
Ambassador
   On stage   ·   15:50 - 15:50   ·   Session 2 | ENERGY: Resilience and Investment
Greece is on a rapid trajectory towards decarbonizing its energy system and is now among the leading nations in Europe for renewable energy. While the proportion of renewable energy in electricity generation is growing, so is the total production capacity, as continued electrification in mobility, industry and tech sectors create more demand. Greece’s strategic geography makes it well placed as a regional energy hub for interconnectors across the Mediterranean and onwards to the European continent. Infrastructure investments are key to this development. What are the bottlenecks, and where should future investments be focused?
   On stage   ·   15:55 - 15:55   ·   Keynote Address III
Speaker
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Stavros Papastavrou
Minister of Environment and Energy
   On stage   ·   16:05 - 16:05   ·   Panel Discussion and Q&As
Speakers
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Thomas Achimastos
Group Vice Chairman, Chief Business Development & Strategy Officer @ Copelouzos Group
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Costas Papadopoulos
Special Advisor @ Hitachi Energy
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Konstantinos Petropoulos
General Manager, Structured & Shipping Finance @ Piraeus Bank S.A.
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Ioannis Margaris
Deputy Chairman & Chief Technology, System Planning and Strategy Officer, Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO)
Coordinators
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Apostolos Zampelas
Partner @ McKinsey & Company
   On stage   ·   17:05 - 17:05   ·   Coffee Break
   On stage   ·   17:35 - 17:35   ·   Session 3 | DEFENSE & INNOVATION: Infrastructure for the next era
Innovation has long been integral and innate to the defense sector. Intensifying geopolitical threats in recent years have in the meantime accelerated the critical need for EU member states and NATO allies to prepare for new and emerging threats. As NATO allies now commit to higher spending targets, and the EU lays the groundwork for significant investments in defense, how can collaboration with industry be optimized and innovation in the defense sector cultivated?
   On stage   ·   17:40 - 17:40   ·   Keynote Address IV
Speaker
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Thanos Ntokos
Secretary General for National Security
   On stage   ·   17:50 - 17:50   ·   Panel discussion and Q&As
Speakers
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Josefin van der Meer
Program Director, Civil-Military Innovation Program @ Vinnova
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Somaya El Marrakchi
Head of Business Development, Mission Critical Networks @ Ericsson
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Lars-inge Möller
Head of Defense Product & Operation @ Volvo Defense
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Stefan Lundmark
Strategic Planning and Development Manager @ Saab
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Dimitris Skalaios
Executive Director & CRO @ Hellenic Aerospace Industry S.A.
P
Panagiotis Lymperis
CEO @ Chairman of the Board
Coordinators
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Dimitris Koutsopoulos
CEO @ Deloitte Greece
   On stage   ·   19:10 - 19:10   ·   Closing Remarks
Speaker
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George Georgakopoulos
BoD Chairman @ Hellenic-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
   On stage   ·   19:15 - 19:15   ·   Standing Cocktail Reception
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