Balkans & Black Sea Forum "Executive Roundtable 2023"

The new Balkans & Black Sea Forumexecutive 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

Ambassador Yerlan Baudarbek

Ambassador of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

Mr. John Nomikos

Director, European Intelligence Academy

Greece

Ms. Xenia Kaldara

President, Michael Cacoyannis Foundation

Greece

Mr. Giannis Balakakis

Chair Executive Committee BBSF

Greece

Agenda

Wednesday, July 5 2023

09.30-10.00

Registrations

10.00-10.30

Welcome remarks

10.30-12.00

Chapter 1: Energy - Environment

In focus: energy corridors; energy stability; energy supply/demand; avoiding risks on passage to renewable sources of energy; circular economies

12.00-12.30

Break

12.30-14.00

Chapter 2: Innovation – Technology - Financial services

In focus: digital economies; A.I. technologies; data centers; cyber security; hi-tech services; financing new investments

14.00-15.00

Break

15.00-16.30

Chapter 3: Connectivity – Infrastructure

In focus: multimodal transports; shipping; land transports; railway connections; dynamic port hubs; cargo integration

16.30-17.00

Break

17.00-18.30

Chapter 4: Soft power – Intercultural cooperation

In focus: Western Balkans’ EU integration; promotion of common cultural & religious heritage; cultural tourism; regional organizations’ cooperation

18.30-19.00

Conclusions

Remarks

  • Official language is Greek with simultaneous translation from/to English
  • Participation is by invitation only. No livestreaming will be available

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