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TUESDAY, MARCH 17 | Regional Council Hall - Region of Central Macedonia
09.30 - 10.00 ARRIVAL - REGISTRATION
10.00 - 10.15 OPENING REMARKS

Pavlina Proteou, Founder-CEO, BeyondCSR
Konstantinos Gioulekas, Deputy Minister of Interior, Macedonia-Thrace sector
Athina Aidona, Governor, Region of Central Macedonia
Stelios Aggeloudis, Mayor of Thessaloniki

10.15 - 10.20 OPENING SPEECH

Costas Kadis, EU Commissioner on Fisheries and Oceans *video

10.20 - 10.50 FIRESIDE CHAT

From Crisis to Opportunity: The Role of Blue & Circular Economy in Securing a Climate-Neutral Future for
SE Europe, the Mediterranean and Smart Cities
Nicolas Farantouris, EU Parliament Independent, Rapporteur, Global Goals for EU & UN, European Parliament
Lina Liakou, Global Director, Resilient Cities Network
Professor Michael Chourdakis, MP for District A' Thessaloniki
Moderator: Lazaros Theodorakidis, Journalist, Voria.gr

10.50 - 11.05 1:1 TALK

Innovation & Investment: Driving the Blue-Circular Transition in Infrastructure (SE Europe Focus)
Leonidas Bakouras, General Manager, Thracean Mining (Eldorado Gold)
Moderator: Sofia Papadopoulou, Editor-in-chief, Athens -Macedonian News Agency

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DAY 1 | TUESDAY, MARCH 17 | Regional Council Hall - Region of Central Macedonia

11.05 - 11.20 1:1 TALK

Loukia Saranti, President, Federation of Industries of Greece
Moderator: Kiki Tsiligeridou, TV100

11.20 - 11.25 REMARKS

Christos Giannoulis, Member of the Parliament for A Thessaloniki with SYRIZA

11.25 - 11.40 1:1 TALK

Energy, Infrastructure and the Circular Transition:
The Strategic Role of Leading Industrial Groups in Advancing Sustainable Development in Southeast Europe
Konstantinos Chatzifotis EU Affairs Manager, Motor Oil Group
Moderator: Elias Palialexis, Journalist, Athens -Macedonian News Agency

11.40 - 12.40 PANEL DISCUSSION

It's Not Waste Until It's Wasted: Urban Opportunities
Pr. Konstantinos Aravossis, Vice President & Waste Management BoD Chairman Regulatory Authority for
Energy, Waste & Water. UNESCO Chairholder on Green Innovation and Circular Economy NTUA
Mihalis Geranis, President, Regional Association of Solid Waste Management Agencies of Central Macedonia
Faye Makantasi, Research Director, diaNEOsis
Ioannis Papailiopoulos, Founding Member, ANAKEM
Christos D. Katsanos, Brand Strategist, Managing Partner TROPOS Branding Co
Moderator: Elias Palialexis, Journalist, Athens -Macedonian News Agency

12.40 - 13.30 PANEL DISCUSSION

Innovate the Blue, Circulate the Future and the Role of AI
Nikos Tzollas, Deputy Governor for Digital Governance, Region of Central Macedonia
Litsa Panayotopoulos, Chair of Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Committee, AmCham
Vasilis Gregoriou, Director of Research, f. President National Research Centre
Evangelos Charalampous, Co-founder, Beyond Expo, Board Member, ACCI, Secretary General, SOKEE
Marios Dafnomilis, Foresight Advisor, Presidency of the Greek Government
Moderator: Barbara Zouka, MYPORTAL, Newspaper Politiki

13.30 - 13.40 SPEECH

Higher Education and Research as Drivers of Regional Development
Nikolaos Papaioannou, Deputy Minister for Education, Religious Affairs & Sports

13.40 - 14.20 PANEL DISCUSSION

Architects of the Future: University Education for the Circular and Blue Economies
Nikolaos Papaioannou, Deputy Minister for Education, Religious Affairs & Sports
Fotis Maris, Rector, Democritus University of Thrace
Theodoros Theodoulidis, Rector, University of Western Macedonia
Stamatis Aggelopoulos, Rector, International University of Thessaloniki
Moderator: Faye Makantasi, Research Director. Dianeosis

14.20 - 14.30 1:1 TALK

Dr. Evangelos Bekiaris, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH)
Moderator: George Katsianis, TV100 + THESSECONOMY

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DAY 1 | TUESDAY, MARCH 17 | Regional Council Hall - Region of Central Macedonia
14.30 - 14.45 FIRESIDE CHAT

Mount Athos and the Role of Cultural Heritage in Southeast Europe
Alkiviadis Stefanis, Governor of Mount Athos, f.Minister of National Defence
Moderator: Christina Haleplidou, Director, Thessaloniki newspaper

14.45 - 15.40 PANEL DISCUSSION

Innovate Greece: R&D Strategies for a Thriving Circular and Blue Economy
Panayiotis Ketikidis, President, Alexander Innovation Zone
Alexandros Giannis, President & CEO, Engaia
Dimitris Kintsakis, CEO & Vice President, Faria Renewables S.A.
Evita Souri, Director, Commercial Department, British Embassy Athens
Anastasios Tzikas, President & CEO, Technopolis Thessalonikis, Hon. President, SEPE
Moderator: Letta Kalamara, Journalist, Naftemporiki

15.40 - 16.10 PANEL DISCUSSION

Greece's Sustainable Turn, Circularity & Blue Economy for Next-Gen Regions
Theodoros Markopoulos, Deputy Governor of Kavala, Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
Ignatios Kaitezidis, President, Regional Association of Municipalities of Central Macedonia
Michalis Angelopoulos, President Scientific Council, Institute of Local Government KEDE
Moderator: Irene Syraki, Journalist ERT3

16.10 - 17.00 PANEL DISCUSSION

Innovation & Investment: Advancing Circularity and the Blue Economy in Greek Agriculture and Aquaculture
Marianna Papadopoulou Chatzakou, Board Member – Executive Director for Sales and Milk Purchase, MEVGAL
Antonis Tzikas, Development & Marketing Director, ZANAE
Effie Lazaridou, CEO, New Agriculture, New Generation
Korina Chatzigeorgiou, CEO Agrinow
Thanasis Kouimtzis, Chair Agrotech Committee, AmCham
Moderator: Nikos Spitseris, Center TV Kavala

17.00 END OF DAY 1

 

DAY 2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026 | AIMILIOS RIADIS HALL - HELEXPO
10.00 - 10.30 ARRIVAL - REGISTRATION
10.30 - 10.35 CONFERENCE WELCOME

Fanis Papathanasiou, Anchor ERT News, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent

10.30 - 10.40 WELCOME REMARKS

Pavlina Proteou, Founder-CEO BeyondCSR
Konstantinos Gioulekas, Deputy Minister of Interior, Macedonia-Thrace sector
OPENING REMARKS
Adonis Georgiadis, Minister of Health

10.40 - 10.50 OPENING SPEECH

Theodoros Livanios, Minister of Interior *tbc

10.50 - 11.00 SPEECH

Global Greece, Digital Bridges: Technology and Public Diplomacy in the 21st century
Yiannis Loverdos, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece

11.00 - 11.15 1:1 TALK

Europe at a Crossroads: Policy, Security and Regional Cooperation
Corina Crețu, Consul General of Romania, former EU Commissioner & former VP of EU Parliament
Fanis Papathanasiou, Anchor ERT News, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent

11.15 - 11.25 SPEECH

Powering Progress: Greece's Blue & Circular Roadmap
Takis Theodorikakos, Minister of Development

11.25 - 11.55 1:1 TALK

From Port to Parliament: Innovating a Circular Blue Economy Through Global Cooperation
Vangelis Meimarakis, Member of the European Parliament, Vice President of the European People's Party
Moderator: Athanassios Ellis, Editor-in-Chief, Kathimerini English

11.55 - 12.15 1:1 TALK

Smart Infrastructure and Sustainable Mobility: Designing Tomorrow
Nikos Tachiaos, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure of Greece
Moderator: George Neochoritis, Journalist , Macedonian News

12.15 - 12.30 1:1 TALK

Christos Tsentemeidis, President TIF-Helexpo
Moderator: Christos Tsalikids, ERT3

12.30 - 12.45 SPEECH

The Future Circular Collider at CERN. Advancing Europe’s Research, Technology, and Innovation
Professor Emmanuel Tsesmelis, Principal Physicist, Head of European Union and International Organisations
Relations, CERN Stakeholder Relations

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DAY 2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026 | AIMILIOS RIADIS HALL - HELEXPO
12.45 - 13.00 1:1 TALK

Environmental Protection & Local Value Creation in Northern Greece: The Role of Responsible Industrial
Investments
Christos Balaskas, Vice President, Commercial, Growth and External Relations (Greece), Eldorado Gold &
President, Hellas Gold
Moderator: Elias Palialexis, Journalist, Athens -Macedonian News Agency

13.00 - 13.15 1:1 TALK

An Ocean of Potential: Economic Diplomacy and the Greek Blue-Circular Nexus
Dimitris Skalkos, Secretary General of International Economic Affairs, President of Enterprise Greece
Moderator: Eirini Tsakiri, Journalist, Head of Department ERT Komotinis

13.15 - 14.15 PANEL DISCUSSION

Harnessing the Blue & Circular Economy for Greek Business & Exports
Symeon Diamantidis, President SEVE
Dr. Symeon Sidiropoulos, Corporate Affairs & Communications Director, JTI Hellas
Aris Vlachos, Chairman, Hellenic Business Association
Anna Kalliani, President, British Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
Christos Mamantzis, Member BoD, Stelma ATE
Dimitris Tsitsamis, President, Greek Association of Supply Chain Management
Moderator: Spyros Ignatiadis, President, PAREMVASI Think Tank

14.15 - 14.25 1:1 TALK

Building Inclusive Societies for a Fairer Future
Elena Rapti, Deputy Minister for Equality and Human Rights
Moderator: Vangelis Stolakis, FM100 + Makedonia

14.25 - 15.05 PANEL DISCUSSION

Sustainable Synergies: The Role of Greek Chambers in the Global Green Transition
Kyriakos Merelis, President EETH
Makarios Papadopoulos, President, VETH
Konstantinos Moraitidis, 1st Vice President, TCCI
Moderator: Dimitris Dragogias, Karfitsa

15.05 - 15.20 1:1 TALK

Blue & Green Growth: Connecting Agriculture to the Sustainable Economy
Konstantinos Tsiaras, Minister of Rural Development and Food
Moderator: Dimitrios Sirmatsis, Journalist - Radio Thessaloniki

15.20 - 15.30 1:1 TALK

Tourism and the Blue Economy: Driving Sustainable Growth in SE Europe
Nikolina Angelkova, Minister of Tourism (2014-2020), Republic of Bulgaria
Moderator: Irene Syraki, Journalist ERT3

15.30 - 15.40 1:1 TALK

Unlocking Central Macedonia’s Tourism Potential
Vicky Hatzivasiliou, Deputy Regional Governor of Tourism, Region of Central Macedonia
Moderator: Dimitrios Diamantidis, Journalist, Radio Thessaloniki

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DAY 2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026 | AIMILIOS RIADIS HALL - HELEXPO
15.40 - 16.20 PANEL DISCUSSION

Pillars of Prosperity: Blue Economy, Circularity, and Resilient Tourism
Konstantinos Tornivoukas, Vice President, Thessaloniki Hotels Association
Maria Voziki, Vice President, Hellenic French Chamber of Commerce
Antonis Sioulis, Managing Director, RECO Exports Ltd, Representative, Adventure Travel Trade Association
Greece & National Geographic Traveller UK, BoD Member British Hellenic Chamber of Commerce,
Chair Exports & Tourism Committee of the Hellenic-Indian Chamber of Commerce.
Ioannis Kostopoulos, Co-Founder & CEO SaMMY
Moderator: Dimitrios Diamantidis, Journalist, Radio Thessaloniki

16.20 - 17.20 PANEL DISCUSSION

Southeast Europe in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Fredis Beleris, Member European Parliament, Group of the European People's Party
Vangelis Ntoules, Chairman of Human Rights Union Party, Member of Parliament, Albania
Mihalis Katrinis, Member, Parliament for Ileia District, Head, Parliamentary Sector for National Defense, PASOK
Spyros Litsas, Professor of International Relations, University of Macedonia
Elena Lazarou, General Director, ELIAMEP
Constantinos Filis, Director Institute of Global Affairs, Member of the National Council on Foreign Policy
Moderator: Nikos Oikonomou, Political Correspondent, Makedonia tis Kyriakis newspaper

17.20 - 17.30 KEYNOTE SPEECH

Lina Mendoni, Minister of Culture

17.30 - 17.40 SPEECH

Blue Horizons, Eternal Roots: Greece’s Vision for Sustainable Oceans and Cultural Continuity
George Koumoutsakos, Ambassador of Greece to UNESCO

17.40 - 17.50 SPEECH

The GreenPrint for Peace: Blue & Circular Growth in a Post-Conflict Context
Alexander Stutzmann, Ambassador, EU Representative to Gaza and the West Bank

17.50 - 18.20 PANEL DISCUSSION

Driving Sustainable Change: Leveraging Cultural Heritage for Circular and Blue Economic Development
Epaminondas Christofilopoulos, President, MOMUS | UNESCO Chair on Futures Research/FORTH
Simone Cipriani, f. Dean Milano Fashion Institute, f. Chair UN Alliance on Sustainable Fashion
Adelina von Furstenberg, President Art for The World, Curator 2013, Thessaloniki Biennale
Moderator: Lemonia Vasvani, Journalist, Typos Thessalonikis & TyposThes.gr

18.20 - 18.30 SPEECH

Blue Heritage and Migration Flows:
Border Protection, International Law, and Stability in the Eastern Mediterranean
Thanos Plevris, Minister of Migration and Asylum

18.30 END OF DAY 2

 

DAY 3 | THURSDAY MARCH 19, 2026 | AIMILIOS RIADIS HALL - HELEXPO
09.30 - 10.00 ARRIVAL - REGISTRATION
10.00 - 10.05 WELCOME REMARKS

Pavlina Proteou, Founder-CEO BeyondCSR
Konstantinos Gioulekas, Deputy Minister of Interior, Macedonia-Thrace sector

10.05 - 10.15 OPENING SPEECH

Akis Skertsos, Minister of State

10.15 - 10.25 SPEECH

Athanasios Kontogeorgis, Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister, Presidency of the Government

10.25 - 10.35 SPEECH

Christos Dimas, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport

10.35 - 10.40 SPEECH

Kostas Katsafados, Deputy Minister of Climate Crisis & Civic Protection

10.40 - 11.30 PANEL DISCUSSION

The Next Wave of Maritime Sustainability: From Linear Trade to Circular Flow
Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Merchant Marine
George Alexandratos, President, Hellenic Chamber of Shipping
Danae Bezantakou, Vice President, Propeller Club of Piraeus, Founder YES FORUM
George Kallianis, Member of the Board, HELMEPA & Shipowner
Spyros Vougias, Prof. Emeritus, Chairman of Thessaloniki City Council
Moderator: Marni Chatziemmanouil, TV 100, Macedonia newspaper

11.30- 11.45 1:1 TALK

Financing a Circular Future: Resilience, Innovation and Impact
Nikos Papathanasis, Alternate Minister at the Ministry of Economy and Finance
Moderator: Panagiotis Krinis, TV 100

11.45 - 12.00 1:1 TALK

Investing in a Sustainable Future: Green Finance in the Black Sea Region
Asterios Tsoukalas, Secretary General, Black Sea Trade and Development Bank
Moderator: Despina Ioannidou, Makedonika Nea

12.00 - 12.40 PANEL DISCUSSION

Smart Ports: Pioneering Blue and Circular Excellence
Panagiotis G. Anastassopoulos, President, Hellenic Ports Association (E.LIM.E.), Chairman of the Board & CEO
of Patras Port Authority S.A. (OLPA S.A.)
Ioannis Tsaras, CEO, ThPA S.A. - Port of Thessaloniki
Aggelos Vlachos, CEO, Port of Kavala
Despoina Gkikaki, Sustainability Director, Piraeus Port Authority-PPA/OLP-COSCO Shipping
Moderator: Vaso Vegiri, Journalist, Naftemporiki

12.40 - 12.50 1:1 TALK

Shaping Greece’s Energy Future: Investments, Circularity, and European Green Deal Priorities
Stavros Papastavrou, Minister of Energy and Environment
Moderator:

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DAY 3 | THURSDAY MARCH 19, 2026 | AIMILIOS RIADIS HALL - HELEXPO
12.50 - 13.45 PANEL DISCUSSION

Blue & Circular Economies: Investment Pathways & Governance Frameworks for Greece
Ioannis Androulakis, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Green Fund
Gerassimos Gerolymatos. Founder & Director, ONDECK GROUP
Thalia Valkouma, President & CEO, Faria Renewables S.A.
Konstantinos Moutsianas, Assistant Professor in Finance, University of Macedonia
Moderator: Synthia Sapika, Journalist

13.45 - 14.00 1:1 TALK

Security as a Pillar of Sustainable Development
Michalis Chrisohoidis, Minister for Citizen Protection
Moderator: Maria Samolada, Journalist SAMtimes.gr & CITY 106.1

14.00 - 14.40 PANEL DISCUSSION

Industry, Society, and Market Integration- Scaling Innovation Hub
Co-organized with Alexander Innovation Zone-AZK
Theodoros Papakonstantinou, Deloitte
Eri Toka, Head of the Technology Transfer Office, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Dina Rokic, Branch Manager, Odyssea Thessaloniki Youth Center, Social Inclusion & Operational Strategy Expert
Spyros Tzelepis, Deputy Mayor for innovation, Start-up Entrepreneurship, City of Thessaloniki
Moderator: Alexandra Gouta, Journalist, Financial & Technology News Editor

14.40 - 14.55 1:1 TALK

Public Health and Social Wellbeing: Building Resilient Communities
Dimitrios Vartzopoulos, Deputy Minister of Health
Moderator: Stavros Orailoglu, Vergina

14.55 - 15.40 PANEL DISCUSSION

Strategic synergies, vision & governance
Co-organized with Alexander Innovation Zone-AZK
Stelios Aggeloudis, Mayor of Thessaloniki

` Panayiotis Ketikidis, President, Alexander Innovation Zone

Katerina Sarri, Professor of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, University of Macedonia
Stella Bezergianni, Research director CERTH, President of NOESIS Board of Directors
Moderator: Stella Psarropoulou, Economist, Resilience expert, Development Programs office, Alexander Innovation Zone

15.40 END OF DAY 3