Balkans & Black Sea Forum "Executive Roundtable 2023"
The new Balkans & Black Sea Forum “executive roundtables” bring together visionary policymakers, diplomats, academics, and businessmen to review challenges, assess implications, identify opportunities and promote bi-/multi-lateral cooperation across the region. Restricted to experts and selected audience by invitation only, they provide space for open, sincere and out-of-the-box dialogue and debate.
Following the grave geopolitical consequences provoked by the war in the region and the disruptions in energy, connectivity, security and stability, States must embark on an effort to reach viable solutions and to agree on a new code of conduct. The “executive roundtable 2023” focuses on “The role of Greece in the Balkan & Black Sea regions” and on how Greece could contribute to this effort by assuming a significant role, both political and economic.

Speakers

Agenda
Wednesday, July 5 2023
Registrations
Welcome remarks
Chapter 1: Energy - Environment
In focus: energy corridors; energy stability; energy supply/demand; avoiding risks on passage to renewable sources of energy; circular economies
Break
Chapter 2: Innovation – Technology - Financial services
In focus: digital economies; A.I. technologies; data centers; cyber security; hi-tech services; financing new investments
Break
Chapter 3: Connectivity – Infrastructure
In focus: multimodal transports; shipping; land transports; railway connections; dynamic port hubs; cargo integration
Break
Chapter 4: Soft power – Intercultural cooperation
In focus: Western Balkans’ EU integration; promotion of common cultural & religious heritage; cultural tourism; regional organizations’ cooperation
Conclusions
Remarks
- Official language is Greek with simultaneous translation from/to English
- Participation is by invitation only. No livestreaming will be available