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The Balkans & Black Sea Forum 2022 was held at a time of numerous geopolitical, economic and power-shifting challenges that influence the global scene and endanger the social and economic equilibrium of regions. In a world of conflict and constant disruption, the BBSF2022 aspired to pave the way for a sincere, coherent and constructive exchange of views and dialogue, needed today more than ever before.
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DAY-1 (Tuesday 13/12/2022)
10.00-10.30: Welcome notes
10.30-12.00: Chapter 1: Energy supply & security, Environmental commitments in a World of sanctions & disruptions
- Ambassador Burak Özügergin, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Greece
- Dimitris Kardomateas, Head of the Office of the Secretary-General for Energy & Mineral Resources
- Erik Holmgren, Economic Counselor, Embassy of the United States of America
- Moderator: Costis Stambolis, Executive Director, Institute of Energy for South East Europe
Full session video: https://youtu.be/nyGr76g0huU
12.30-14.00: Chapter 2: Innovation, Technology, Financing, Investments at serving society
- Michael Dritsas, Head of Cabinet of the Dpt. Minister Christos Dimas
- Romeo Mikautadze, Deputy Minister of Economy & Sustainable Development of Georgia
- Moderator: Anthony D. Papayannides, Journalist, General Manager Economia Group
Full session video: https://youtu.be/IbJ2_I9gBP8
15.00-16.30: Chapter 3: Regional cooperation-integration based on the economic geography of the regions
- E. Ms. Željka Cvijanović, Chair of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Ambassador Lazar Comanescu, Secretary General | Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation
- Alia El-Yassir, Regional Director, UN Women Office for Europe & Central Asia
- Eleni Marianou, Secretary General, Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions
- Wouter Zweers, Research Fellow – EU & Global Affairs Unit, Clingendael Institute of the Netherlands
- Moderator: Odin Linardatou, Head of Communications, Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy
Full session video: https://youtu.be/NReNRMmnxmc
17.00-18.30: Chapter 4: Connectivity – Infrastructure, the ever-growing need for new investments
- Ambassador Xiao Junzheng, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China
- Umberto de Pretto, Secretary General, International Road Transport Union
- ΥU Zenggang, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Piraeus Port Authority SA – COSCO Shipping
- Haris Lambropoulos, President, Hellenic Development Bank of Investments
- Moderator: Ambassador (a.h.) Michael B. Christides, Vice Chair Organizing Committee, Balkans & Black Sea Forum
Full session video: https://youtu.be/uLGmTftOIL8
DAY-2 (Wednesday 14/12/2022)
10.00-10.15: Welcome notes
10.15-11.30: Chapter 5: Investing in gender innovation to build sustainable economies
- Alia El-Yassir, Regional Director, UN Women Office for Europe & Central Asia
- Emine Perviz Erdem, President of Turkey Woman Entrepreneurs Association, BoD Member of Erdem Holdings
- Avtandil Kasradze, Chairman, Georgia’s Technology & Innovations Agency
- Esra Doğan Tulgan, Corporate Affairs Manager, Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye
- Valentina Disoska, President, Association of Business Women in North Macedonia
- Moderator: Ms. Merâl Güzel, Partnerships Manager, UN Women Headquarters
Full session video: https://youtu.be/j–Umf5VhOA
12.00-13.30: Chapter 6: Global convulsions and their impact on the Balkans and the Black Sea region
- Ambassador Angelina Eichhorst, Managing Director Europe, European External Action Service
- Spyridon Flogaitis, President, European Public Law Organization
- Ambassador Valentin Poriazov, Ambassador of Bulgaria to the Hellenic Republic
- Jim Morris, Political Counselor, Embassy of the United States of America
- Moderator: Ambassador (a.h.) Michael B. Christides, Vice Chair Organizing Committee, Balkans & Black Sea Forum
Full session video: https://youtu.be/_ZM37NLN5xI
13.30-14.30: Chapter 7: Moderators’ remarks and conclusions
Full session video & closing remarks: https://youtu.be/OcYNih3wnv0
- Ambassador (a.h.) Michael B. Christides, Vice Chair Organizing Committee, Balkans & Black Sea Forum
- Anthony D. Papayannides, Journalist, General Manager Economia Group
- Costis Stambolis, Executive Director, Institute of Energy for South East Europe
- Alia El-Yassir, Regional Director, UN Women Office for Europe & Central Asia
- Odin Linardatou, Head of Communications, Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy
The Balkans & Black Sea Forum is a flagship economic platform and a key Summit for leading business- & policy-makers committed to enhancing stability, growth and cooperation across the Balkan and Black Sea regions. Distinguished influencers from the public & private sectors engage and interact to review challenges, assess implications, identify opportunities, and explore innovative ways for promoting security, sustainable development and bi/multi-lateral cooperation in broader Eurasia.