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VISION 2020 -2030

March 2-5 , 2017 European Cultural Centre

Amalia Hotel , Greece

Under the Auspices of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic Mr. Prokopios Pavlopoulos

CONFERENCE AGENDA

CONFERENCE DAY ONE Thursday, March 2, 2017

European Cultural Centre of Delphi

13.00 Registration

14.30-17.15 ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION I (Dionysos Hall – European Cultural Centre of Delphi ECCD) (Duration: 2hrs & 45min)

POWER SHIFTS IN A MULTIPOLAR WORLD The new realities and trends related to the emerging polarity of the global economy and the ensuing reconfiguration of global power centers

Opening Statements , Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic (2006-2009) Ιan Lesser, Vice-President, German Marshall Fund of the Tzipi Livni, Co-Leader, Zionist Union Party; Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, State of Israel Nicholas Logothetis, Founder, Concordia Summit; Executive Member of the Board, Libra Group

Discussants Ambassador Michael B. Christides, Secretary General, Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation, Adriano Bosoni, Senior Analyst, Stratfor Petros Doukas, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic (2007-2009) Soli Özel, Professor of International Relations, Kadir Has University, Athanassios G. Platias, Professor of Strategy, Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, Greece Chair: Pinelopi Gavra, Journalist

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Thursday, March 2, 2017

17.30 – 19.30 OFFICIAL OPENING ( Hall - ECCD)

H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Prokopios Pavlopoulos will declare the Forum Open

Keynote Statements Helene Ahrweiler, Rector, President, Administration Council, European Cultural Centre of Delphi , for Humanitarian Aid & Crisis Management Mario Monti, (2011-2013) Werner Hoyer, President, European Investment Bank Mark Arey, Executive Director, The Hellenic Initiative, USA Dr. Franz Fischler, President, European Forum Alpbach; Former Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries (1995-2004) André Calantzopoulos, CEO, Philip Morris International “Leadership in times of uncertainty”

Welcome note by , Governor, Region of Welcome note by Athanassios Panagiotopoulos, Mayor, Municipality of Delphi Chair: Symeon G. Tsomokos, Delphi Economic Forum

20.30 DINNER at Amalia Hotel (With the kind support of the Municipality of Delphi) *by invitation only

Guest of Honour and Speaker , European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship

Chair: Symeon G. Tsomokos, Delphi Economic Forum

*Award-Giving to the Sponsors

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CONFERENCE DAY TWO Friday, March 3, 2017

Amalia Hotel

08.30 – 10.00 EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLE A (Apollon Room – Amalia Hotel) (Duration: 1hr & 30min)

LINKING DIASPORA AND HOMELAND

In a range of policy areas today — including foreign affairs, economic development, and international migration — the place of diaspora increasingly needs to be considered. How can we work towards strengthening the ties between diaspora and homeland?

Speakers Savvas Anastasiadis, Alternate Shadow Minister, Party; Vice President, Special Standing Committee Abroad the Diaspora; Member of the Parliament Mark Arey, Executive Director, The Hellenic Initiative, USA Jimmy Athanasopoulos, Head of Social Responsibility, Libra Group Dr. Lambis Tassakos, Extended Board Member, German Hellenic Business Association Achilles Tsaltas, Vice President, International Conferences, Pavlos Yeroulanos, Minister of Culture and Tourism, Hellenic Republic (2009-2012) Endy Zemenides, Executive Director, Hellenic American Council

Chair: Katerina Sokou, Washington DC Correspondent, Newspaper, SKAI TV

08.30 – 10.00 EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLE B (Ermis Room – Amalia Hotel) (Duration: 1hr & 30min) THE NEW STRATEGIC EQUATION IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Mediterranean geopolitics has become central in security terms at a moment of pronounced flux in outlook and policy on all sides of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. What are the forces that will shape the future of the region?

Programming partner: Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy - ELIAMEP ELIAMEP’s mission is to provide a forum for public debate on issues of European integration and international relations and to conduct scientific research that contributes to a better informed and documented knowledge of the European and international environment. Speakers Nadia Arbatova, Head, European Studies Department, IMEMO, Ιan Lesser, Vice-President, German Marshall Fund of the United States Theodore Pangalos, Deputy Prime Minister, Hellenic Republic (2009-2012)

Chair: Thanos Dokos, Director General, Hellenic Foundation or European and Foreign Policy - ELIAMEP

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Friday, March 3, 2017

European Cultural Centre of Delphi

(Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall)

10.15 - 11.00 Session I (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)

In Conversation (Duration: 45min) , Deputy Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic  Chair: Pavlos Tsimas, Editor-at-Large, Huffington Post, Greece

11.00 – 11.40 Session II (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 40min) DEBT VS GROWTH

In Conversation Dimitris Liakos, Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister, Hellenic Republic Professor Lars Feld, Director of the Walter Eucken Institut and Member of the German Council of Economic Experts Chair: Yannis Perlepes, General Manager, Naftemporiki

11.45 – 13.10 Session III (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 25min)

BREXIT: THE IMPACT ON THE UK AND THE EU An examination of the ’s relationship with Europe and the long term impact of ‘Brexit’ on the British & EU economy.

Programming partner: Hellenic Observatory, European Institute - The London School of and Political Science Opening Statements Kate Smith, British Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic

Discussants Iain Begg, Professorial Research Fellow, European Institute, LSE, London George Pagoulatos, Professor of European Politics and Economy, University of Economics and Business Tony Travers, Professor, Department of Government, LSE, London

Chair: Kevin Featherstone, Professor of Contemporary Greek Studies, Head of the European Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science

13.15 – 14.00 Session IV (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 45min)

In conversation “Greece at an impasse?” , Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic (1996-2004)  Chair: Pavlos Tsimas, Editor-at-Large, Huffington Post, Greece

14.00 Break - Light lunch

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15.00 – 15.25 Session V (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 25min)

In conversation , Deputy Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic (2013-2015); Minister for Foreign Affairs (2013-2015)

Chair: Yiannis Politis, Journalist, Greece

15.30 - 17.30 Session VI (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 2hrs) THE FUTURE OF EU AND EUROPE Can the Eurozone’s emergence from crisis turn into a real economic recovery and a new vision for Europe’s future? Or is Europe heading for a “lost decade” in terms of growth and a rise of eurosceptic populism?

Speakers , Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic (2011-2012); President, Academy of Athens Dr. Madsen Pirie, President, Adam Smith Institute, UK Dr. Peter Schoof, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of to the Hellenic Republic Dr. Rolf Strauch, Member of the Management Board Economics, Policy Strategy and Banking, European Stability Mechanism Loukas Tsoukalis, President, Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, Greece Thomas Wieser, President, Working Group, ; Economic and Financial Committee,

Chair: Alexis Papahelas, Executive Editor, Kathimerini Newspaper

17.30 Break

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17.50 – 18.15 Session VII (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 25min)

Geoffrey R. Pyatt, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Hellenic Republic

Chair: Alexis Papahelas, Executive Editor, Kathimerini Newspaper

18.15 – 19.00 Session VIII (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)

UNDERSTANDING THE NEW US POLICIES

In Conversation (Duration: 45min) William Antholis, Director and CEO, Miller Center, University of Virginia, USA Nicholas Logothetis, Founder, Concordia Summit; Executive Member of the Board, Libra Group

19.00 – 20.00 Discussants (Duration: 1hour) Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos, Minister of Education, Hellenic Republic (2012-2014) Katerina Sokou, Washington DC Correspondent, Kathimerini Newspaper, SKAI TV Deborah L. Wince-Smith, President and CEO, Council on Competitiveness, USA General Charles F. Wald, Vice Chairman, U.S. Federal Practice Senior Advisor, Deloitte Services LP Endy Zemenides, Executive Director, Hellenic American Council

Chair: Athanasios Ellis, Senior Editor and Columnist, Kathimerini Newspaper

Amalia Hotel Delphi

20.30 In conversation (Duration: 45min)

Niall Ferguson, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of , , Leader of the Opposition; President, New Democracy Party

21.30 End of the day

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Friday, March 3, 2017

European Cultural Centre of Delphi

(Dionysos Hall) sessions will be live streamed

10.15 - 13.00 Session IX (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 2hrs & 45min)

PRIORITY AXES TO IMPROVE COMPETITIVENESS: A NATIONAL PLAN FOR THE ECONOMIC REHABILITATION – A GROWTH STRATEGY Necessary policies to improve the competitiveness of the Greek Economy and create a strategy for growth.

Opening Statements Dora Bakoyannis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic (2006-2009) Theodoros Fessas, Chairman, Hellenic Federation of Enterprises - SEV Deborah L. Wince-Smith, President and CEO, U.S. Council on Competitiveness, USA Lyberis Polychronopoulos, Chairman & CEO, ELMIN BAUXITES; President of BOD, MATRIX PACK S.A.

Discussants , Minister of Finance, Hellenic Republic (2014-2015) George Papaconstantinou, Minister of Finance, Hellenic Republic (2009– 2011) Georgios Zanias, Minister of Finance, Hellenic Republic (May-July 2012) Nicholas Theocarakis, Chairman & Scientific Director, Centre of Planning & Economic Research Nikos Vettas, General Director, Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) and Professor, Athens University of Economics and Business

Nikos Efthymiadis, Honorary President, Federation of Industries of Northern Greece George Longos, Managing Partner, Alantra, Greece John Saracakis, Presiding Chairman, Union of Hellenic-EU Chambers of Commerce

Chair: Anthony Papayannides, Managing Director, Economia Publishing

13.00 - 13.25 Session X (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 25min)

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS: A VISION FOR THE YEARS TO COME

In conversation Andreas Andreadis, President, Greek Tourism Confederation - SETE Chair: Yiannis Politis, Journalist, Greece

13.30 – 13.55 Session XI (Dionysos Hall- ECCD) (Duration: 25min)

THE REPOSITIONING OF GREECE IN THE WORLD MAP: STRATEGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL IMAGE AND IDENTITY

Katerina Panagopoulos, National Ambassador of Greece, for Sport, Tolerance & Fair Play

Chair: Emy Livaniou, Head of Special Editions, Huffingtonpost.gr

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14.00 Break - Light lunch

15.00 – 16.25 Session XII (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 25min)

INEQUALITY AND THE NEW GLOBALIZATION The relationship between the rapid pace of trade and financial globalization and the rise in income inequality observed in most countries over the past two decades.

Opening Statements Dr. Arup Banerji, Regional Director for the European Union Countries, World Bank Group Tassos Giannitsis, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic (2001-2004); Professor Emeritus, University of Athens

Discussants Dr Noureddine Bardad-Daidj, Ambassador of Algeria in Athens George Pagoulatos, Professor of European Politics and Economy, Athens University of Economics and Business Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Director of Research, diaNEOsis

Chair: Yannis Mastrogeorgiou, DIKTIO Network for Reform in Greece and Europe

16.30 - 17.30 Session XIII (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr)

IMPROVING THE POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR INVESTMENTS

How can we design and implement policy reforms to create an attractive, robust and competitive environment for foreign investments?

Speakers Simos Anastasopoulos, President, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce Christos Bgialas, Member, , Party; Economist Petros Doukas, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic (2007-2009) Joachim Köchling, Shareholder, EGerLink GmbH Socrates Lazaridis, CEO, Athens Exchange Group , MP, Vice Minister for Economic Development & Competitiveness, Hellenic Republic (2012-15), CFA, FCMI Serafeim Tsokas, Secretary General, Black Sea Trade and Development Bank

Chair: Christos Konstas, Journalist, Action 24 Radio

17.30 Break

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17.50 – 19.10 Session XIV (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 20min)

POPULISM: RESTORING TRUST IN DEMOCRACY Overview of the dramatic drop in public trust in political institutions and an analysis of the causes and consequences of the trust gap across the European continent.

Opening Statements Mario Monti, Prime Minister of Italy (2011-2013) Nikiforos Diamandouros, Ombudsman of the European Union (2003-2013) Dr. Werner Patzelt, Founding Professor, Chair for Political Systems and System Comparison; Dresden Institute for Political Science

Discussants Pierpaolo Barbieri, Executive Director, Greenmantle, USA Dr. Daphne Halikiopoulou, Associate Professor in Comparative Politics, Reading University, UK Takis S. Pappas, Recurrent Visiting Professor, Central European University, , Hungary Chair: Paschos Mandravelis, Columnist, Kathimerini Newspaper

19.15 – 20.15 Session XV (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr)

A SHRINKING COUNTRY: GREECE'S DEMOGRAPHIC PROBLEM

Programming partner: diaNEOosis diaNEOsis is an independent, private, non-profit research organisation based in Athens. Its aim is to foster all forms of informed public dialogue .and shape concrete proposals that contribute to the resolution of the critical economic and social problems Greece is currently facing.

Speakers Tassos Giannitsis, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic (2001-2004); Professor Emeritus, University of Athens Byron Kotzamanis, Professor of Demography, University of Georges Prevelakis, Professor of Geopolitics, Panthéon-Sorbonne University, Platon Tinios, Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics and Insurance Science, University of Piraeus

Chair: Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Editorial Director, diaNEOsis

20.20 End of the Day

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Friday, March 3, 2017

European Cultural Centre of Delphi

(Sessions at the Library Room)

11.00 – 11.55 Session XVI (Library Room – ECCD ) (Duration: 55min)

INNOVATION FOR GROWTH: STRATEGIES FOR CREATING VALUE How can we create a culture that continuously innovates, with the resources to accelerate and sustain organic growth?

Speakers Mark Minevich, Founder, Going Global Venturesm NY; Venture Partner, GVA Capital, Silicon Valley Eric Parks, Technology Investment Consultant Harris Pastides, President, University of South Carolina, USA Dr. Lambis Tassakos, Founder, Inos Automation Software, Germany

Chair: Loukas Pilitsis, Partner and CEO, Anchorstone Partners

12.00 – 12.55 Session XVII (Library Room - ECCD) (Duration: 55min)

DiaNEOsis New Research Presentation: “WHAT DO BELIEVE: 2017? “ Research presented by: Kyriakos Pierrakakis & Thodoris Georgakopoulos

Discussants Aristides Hatzis, Associate Professor of Philosophy of Law and Theory of Institutions, University of Athens Maria Houkli, Journalist Stathis N. Kalyvas, Arnold Wolfers Professor of Political Science and Director, Program on Order, Conflict and Violence, Yale University

13.00 – 14.30 Session XVIII (Library Room - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 30min)

ACCESS TO FINANCE AND SOCIAL IMPACT Programming Partner: The People’s Trust The People’s Trust is a privately-funded Anglo-Hellenic initiative operating as a non-profit organization in Greece. The organization’s mission is to relieve unemployment in Greece through entrepreneurship.

Speakers Adrien Gizon, Head of Project Management, ADIE International Shkelzen Marku, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Yunus Social Business Dr. Lazaros E. Panourgias, Head EIF (European Investment Fund) Affairs, Brussels Christos Pouris, Financial Instruments Advisor, European Investment Bank Paul Kidner, General Manager, The People’s Trust  Chair: Dr. Angeliki Kosmopoulou, Executive Director, A.C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation; Member of the Board, The People’s Trust

14.30 Break – Light Lunch

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CONFERENCE DAY THREE Saturday, March 4, 2017

Amalia Hotel

08.30 – 10.50 EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLE C (Apollon Room – Amalia Hotel) (Duration: 2hrs & 20minutes)

INDUSTRIAL POLICY FOR A SUSTAINABLE GROWTH PATH

How can we redefine industrial policy as a strategy to promote 'high-road’ competitiveness that is based on advanced skills, innovation, ecological ambition and an activating social policy?

Opening Statements Nikos Mouyiaris, Founder and CEO, Mana Products, USA Prof. Yannis Maniatis, Member of the Hellenic Parliament; Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change (2013-2015) George Michos, CEO, Heracles Cement, LafargeHolcim Greece Athanasios Savvakis, President, Federation of Industries of Northern Greece Deborah L. Wince-Smith, President and CEO, U.S. Council on Competitiveness

Discussants Despina Anastasiou, Regional Leader, Dow Central Europe; President, Dow Hellas Christos Charpantidis, Chairman and Managing Director, Papastratos SA Sabina Dziurman, Director for Greece and , EBRD Nikos Karageorgiou, President, Greek Association of Branded Products Manufactures (ESVEP) Konstantinos Panagoulias, Vice-President, VIANEX S.A.; Alternate President of SFEE Chair: Stamatis Zacharos, Publishing Consultant, 24MEDIA Group, Journalist, Athens 9.84 Radio

08.30 – 10.45 EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLE D (Ermis Room – Amalia Hotel) (Duration: 2hrs & 15min)

PROTECTING THE FOURTH ESTATE: DEMOCRACY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND THE MEDIA

Media organizations are generally assumed to play an important role in democracies, but how effective are they in performing this function?

Opening Statements Marietta Giannakou, Minister of Education, Religious Affairs, Hellenic Republic (2004-2007) Rudolph Moronis, Vice President, Greek National Council for Radio and Television - ESR Nikos Xydakis, Parliamentary Representative, SYRIZA party, Minister of Culture (2015); Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs (2015 – 2016) Theodoros Roussopoulos, Minister of State (2004-2008) Hellenic Republic, Visiting Professor, European University , Lecturer Pepperdine University California Dimitris Maris, President, Greek Online Publishers Association

Discussants Maria Alafouzou, New Media Director, SKAI Group Theocharis Filippopoulos, President, Publications Group Achilles Tsaltas, Vice President, International Conferences, The New York Times Dimitris Xenakis, Founder, Inside Story

Chair: Noni Karagianni, General Manager, Athens 9,84 Radio

10.45 Break

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11.00 – 12.00 EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLE E (Apollon Room- Amalia Hotel) (Duration: 1hr)

POLICIES FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS How can we take a sustainable development path in agriculture and food, while competitively entering and remaining in global markets?

Opening Statements Evangelos Apostolou, Minister of Agricultural Development and Foods, Hellenic Republic Athanassios Tsaftaris, Minister of Agricultural Development and Foods, Hellenic Republic (2012-2014) Nikos Efthymiadis, Chairman, REDESTOS- Efthymiadis Agrotechnology Group

Discussants Despina Argyriou, Owner, Argyriou Winery Nicholas Christodoulou, CEO, CHB Group - Christodoulou Bros S.A. & Vitom S.A. Zooullis Mina, Chairman and Managing Director, Athenian Brewery SA

Chair: Nectarios B. Notis, Co-Founder, FnB Daily

12.00 – 13.00 EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLE F (Apollon Room- Amalia Hotel) (Duration: 1hr)

THE DYNAMICS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP: CREATING JOBS, PROMOTING GROWTH How do entrepreneurs transform economies, fuel job creation and inspire future generations of leaders?

Programming partner: Endeavor Greece Endeavor is an international non-profit organization, which selects and supports the most promising companies around the world with the help of the most prominent business leaders and investors globally.

Opening Statements Melih Ödemiş, Co-founder, Yemeksepeti.com

Discussants Nicholas Christodoulou, CEO, CHB Group - Christodoulou Bros S.A. & Vitom S.A. Conno Christou, Co-Founder, Avocarrot Emilios Markou, Co-Founder, Hellas Direct Panos Paleologos, Founder and Chairman, Hotel Brain Alexis Pantazis, Co-Founder, Hellas Direct Periklis Venieris, Founder, Green Company Chair: Haris Makryniotis, Managing Director, Endeavor Greece

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13.05-14.30 EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLE G (Apollon Room – Amalia Hotel) – Light lunch will be offered (Duration: 1hr & 25min)

HIGHER EDUCATION REFORMS IN GREECE Education is key to Greece’s future prosperity. As difficult as the current economic crisis is, it is important not to lose focus on the importance of education and address the problems that have long plagued the nation’s higher education system.

Opening Statements *Kostas Gavroglou, Minister of Education, Research and Religious Affairs – Hellenic Republic (TBC) Υiannis Panousis, Alternate Minister of Public Order and Citizen Protection, Hellenic Republic 2015; Professor of Criminology, University of Athens Harris Pastides, President, University of South Carolina, USA

Discussants Efstathios P. Efstathopoulos, Professor, Medical Radiation Physics, Medical School, University of Athens Professor Stefanos Gritzalis, Rector, Professor, Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering, University of the Aegean , Member of the Hellenic Parliament; Head of the Education, Research and Religious Affairs Sector, New Democracy Party Pericles Mitkas, Rector, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of

Chair: Petros Efthymiou, Minister of Education, Hellenic Republic (2000-2004); Executive Advisor, 24MEDIA Group

14.30 Break - Light lunch

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Saturday, March 4, 2017

European Cultural Centre of Delphi

(Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall)

10.00 – 11.55 Session I (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall – ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 55min)

STRUCTURAL REFORMS FOR MORE INCLUSIVE GROWTH Structural reforms include a variety of policy initiatives - in product, labor and financial markets, and in tax and benefit systems, among others - to enhance the productive capacity of our economies. How can we design appropriate policies to strengthen growth and make it inclusive and sustainable over time?

Programming partner: DIKTIO Network for Reform in Greece and Europe DIKTIO - NETWORK is a Greek think tank with European orientation, founded in 2013.

Speakers , President of DIKTIO- Network for Reform in Greece and Europe Sandro Gozi, State Secretary in charge of European Affairs, Italy Giles Merritt, Founder and Chairman, Friends of Europe; Former Brussels Correspondent, The Financial Times Sir Christopher Pissarides, Regius Professor, London School of Economics; Professor of European Studies, University of Cyprus; Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Pedro Sánchez, Former Secretary-General, Socialist Worker’s Party; Leader of the Opposition (2014-2016), Panos Tsakloglou, Professor, Department of International and European Economic Studies, Athens University of Economics and Business

Chair: Maria Houkli, Journalist

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12.00 -13.55 Session II (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 55min)

ENERGY SECURITY CHALLENGES IN THE REGION Major natural gas fields have been discovered in the Levant Basin of the Eastern Mediterranean. Do these discoveries have the potential both to transform the energy outlook of the countries in which they were found, and foster regional energy cooperation?

Speakers Giorgos Tsipras, Secretary General for International Economic Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic Gerassimos Thomas, Deputy Director General for Energy, Theodoros Kitsakos, CEO, Public Gas Corporation-DEPA Grigoris Stergioulis, CEO, SA Theodoros Tsakiris, Assistant Professor for Petroleum, Geopolitics and Economics, School of Business, University of Nicosia General Charles F. Wald, Vice Chairman, Federal Practice Senior Advisor, Deloitte Services LP  Comments: Dr. Zefi Dimadama, Regional and Environmental Economist Comments: Aikaterini Florou, Legal Officer International Relations, DG Energy,  European Commission  Chair: Alexia Tasouli, Journalist

13.55 – 14.10 In conversation (Duration: 15min)

Rikard Scoufias, Country Manager Greece, Trans Adriatic Pipeline

Chair: Angelos Athanasopoulos, Journalist,

14.15 – 14.40 Session III (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 30min)

Keynote Address , Governor, Bank of Greece

14.40 Break - Light lunch

15.30 – 16.10 Session IV (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 40min)

Keynote Address: “The Tyranny of Ignorance” George B. Dertilis, Directeur d’etudes, École des Hautes Études en Science Sociales, Paris

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16.15 – 17.10 Session V (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall -ECCD) (Duration: 55min)

CULTURAL PREREQUISITES FOR GROWTH What are the root causes of Greece’s current state of under-development and what are the deep and proximate causes of the public debt crisis?

Speakers Vasilis Karapostolis, Professor of Culture and Communication, Department of Communication and Mass Media, University of Athens Ioanna Tsivacou, Emeritus Professor, Organizational Theory and Management, Nikos Demertzis, President, National Centre for Social Research (EKKE) Nikos Vettas, General Director, Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE); Professor, Athens University of Economics and Business Chair: Vicky Flessa, Journalist, ERT Public Broadcaster

17.15 – 17.45 Session VI (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 30min)

Keynote Address: “What, if anything, can we learn about the present from modern Greece’s past?”

Stathis N. Kalyvas, Arnold Wolfers Professor of Political Science and Director, Program on Order, Conflict and Violence, Yale University

17.45 Break

18.00 – 18.25 Session VII (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 25min)

THE WHITE PAPER ON THE FUTURE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

In Conversation , Chief Spokesperson of the European Commission

Chair: Eva Antonopoulou, Anchorwoman, SKAI TV

18.30 – 18.55 Session VIII (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 25min)

In Conversation Stavros Theodorakis, Head of the political Party “To Potami” Chair: Paschos Mandravelis, Columnist, Kathimerini Newspaper

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19.00 – 20.20 Session IX (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 20min)

GEOPOLITICS OF THE EUROPEAN BORDERLANDS: THE WESTERN BALKANS Resolution of political issues in the region of South East Europe and the Neighboring Countries.

Opening Statements George Katrougalos, Alternate Minister for European Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic George Koumoutsakos, Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs, New Democracy Party Nicholaos Papadopoulos, President, Democratic Party of Cyprus

Discussants Dr. Zoran Ilievski, Political Affairs Advisor to the President of FYROM, Honorary member of the Serbian National Group, Trilateral Commission Jovan Kovacic, Co-Founder and President, East West Bridge, Chairman, Serbian National Group, Trilateral Commission Marilena Koppa, Assistant Professor, Department of International, European and Area Studies, Panteion University

Chair: Dimitris Keridis, Professor of International Politics, Panteion University; Senior Advisor, The Konstantinos G. Karamanlis Foundation

20.30 End of the Day

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(Dionysos Hall) sessions will be live streamed

11.00 – 12.25 Session X (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 25min) MIGRATION: FACING THE CRISIS AND MANAGING THE EU RESPONSE The migration crisis has sparkled off an uncoordinated response in an already politically tense European Union. Although many fear that it is a matter of time until the EU-Turkey agreement fails, Member States do not agree on a common line. On top of that policy makers need to work on integration strategies.

Programming partner: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is a German political foundation. With its programmes and projects, it actively contributes to international cooperation and communication.  Gerald Knaus, Founding Chairman, European Stability Initiative Philippe Leclerc, Representative in Greece, UNHCR Professor Werner Patzelt, Chair for Political Systems and System Comparison; Dresden Institute for Political Science, Germany Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, Minister of Shipping, Maritime Affairs and the Aegean, Hellenic Republic (2013-2015); Head of the Migration Policy Sector, New Democracy Party

Chair: Susanna Vogt, Head of Greece Office, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

12.30 – 12.55 Session XI (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 25min) In conversation George Provopoulos, Governor of the Bank of Greece (2008-2014), Chairman, Postbank (Bulgaria)

Chair: Yiannis Papadogiannis, Journalist, Kathimerini Newspaper

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13.00 – 14.45 Session XII (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 45min)

THE FUTURE OF BANKING IN EUROPE: REGULATION, SUPERVISION, AND THE CHANGING COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE An extensive reform agenda, the expectations of a wider set of stakeholders and the realities of a new economic and commercial landscape are reshaping the banking industry. What are the medium to long-term challenges facing the banking sector in Europe?

Opening Statements Professor Marek Belka, (2004-2005); Governor, Central Bank of Poland (2010-2016) Martin Hellwig, Executive Director, Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods; Professor of Economics, University of Bonn, Germany Panayotis-Aristidis Thomopoulos, Chairman,

Discussants Eleni Angelopoulou, Head of Division in the Crisis Management Division, European Central Bank George Provopoulos, Governor of the Bank of Greece (2008-2014), Chairman, Postbank (Bulgaria) Dejan Šoškić, Full Professor, Faculty of Economics, University of Belgrade; Governor, National Bank of Serbia (2010-2012) Anthimos Thomopoulos, Atlas Merchant Capital Partner, CEO Credicom Eric Tourret, Deputy CEO, Hellenic Financial Stability Fund Dimitris Valatsas, Director Europe, Greenmantle Chryssos Kavounides, Principal, Athens, The Consulting Group Chair: Plutarchos Sakellaris, Professor of Economics and Finance, Athens University of Economics and Business

14.45 Break - Light lunch

15.30 – 15.50 Session XIII (Dionysos Hall - ECCD)

In conversation (Duration: 15min) , Vice-President, New Democracy Party Chair: Antonis Delatolas, Publisher, “To Pontiki” Newspaper

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15.50 Session XIV (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 45min)

LONG-TERM INVESTING: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION How can we get the conditions right for investment to take place and to accelerate the competitiveness enhancing reallocation of resources that is so crucial for the future of South East Europe?

Opening Statements Professor Marek Belka, Prime Minister of Poland (2004-2005); Governor, Central Bank of Poland (2010-2016) Dr. Philipp Steinberg, Director General for Economic Policy, Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, Germany Stergios Pitsiorlas, Deputy Minister for Economy and Development, Hellenic Republic George J. Pitsilis, Governor, Independent Authority for Public Revenue Natacha Valla, Head of the Policy and Strategy Division, European Investment Bank; Member of the Council of the Economic Advisors to the French Prime Minister

Discussants Professor Anthony Bartzokas, Board Director, EBRD Dimitris Dimitriadis, General Director, Thracean Gold Mining S.A. Dirk Reinermann, Program Manager Southern Europe, World Bank Group Aris M. Syngros, Secretary General, PMI Greek Chapter Lila Tsitsogiannopoulou, Executive Director, Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund

17.30 In conversation (Duration: 15min) Alexander Sarrigeorgiou, Chairman of the Board & CEO, EUROLIFE ERB Insurance Group

Chair: Anthony Papayannides, Managing Director, Economia Publishing

17.45 Break

18.00 – 19.10 Session XV (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 10min)

REFORMS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR

The Greek Life Sciences sector has been demonstrating a strong growth during recent years. How can we promote the sector’s growing prospects for investment and business development?

Opening Statements Mary Harney, Minister for Health and Children (2004-2011), Ireland

Speakers Pascal Apostolides, General Manager, AbbVie Pharmaceuticals SA; President, SFEE Dr. Vassili Apostolopoulos, CEO, Athens Medical Group; President of the Board of Directors, Hellenic Entrepreneurs Association Harris Pastides, President, University of South Carolina, U.S.A. Theodoros E. Tryfon, Co-CEO, ELPEN Group; President of Greek Pharmaceutical Industries Nikos Vettas, General Director, Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) and Professor, Athens University of Economics and Business

Chair: Babis Papadimitriou, Journalist, SKAI TV

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19.15 – 20.30 Session XVI (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 15min)

DELIVERING A BUSINESS CASE FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Digitization is rewriting the rules of competition, exposing incumbent companies to the risk of being left behind. What are the critical decisions businesses must make to address the strategic challenge posed by the digital revolution?

Speakers Peggy Antonakou, CEO, Hellas, Cyprus & Malta Andreas Athanasopoulos, CEO, Dixons South-East Europe Stavros Drakoularakos, CEO, 24MEDIA Group, Greece Xenofon Liapakis, CIO & Services, Interamerican Group; Chairman, Hellenic CIO Forum Mark Minevich, Founder, Going Global Venturesm NY; Venture Partner, GVA Capital, Silicon Valley Sotiris Sirmakezis, General Manager, Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Eurobank Group Grigoris Zarifopoulos, Country Manager, Google Greece, Cyprus and Malta Anastasios Tzikas, President, Federation of Hellenic ICT Enterprises – SEPE, Greece

In conversation: “Public Service in the Digital Age” Margus Rava, Ambassador of to the Hellenic Republic Andreas Drimiotis, Business Consultant, Greece Chair: Georgios Doukidis, Professor of Management, Science and Technology, Athens University of Economics and Business

20.30 End of the Day

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European Cultural Centre of Delphi

(Sessions at the Library Room)

11.00 – 12.10 Session XVII (Library Room - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 10min)

COUNTERING TERROR: SECURITY OR VALUES? How can we craft effective and holistic counterterrorism strategies that will keep us safe and secure while also upholding the values that underpin our democratic societies?

General Charles F. Wald, Vice Chairman, Federal Practice Senior Advisor, Deloitte Services LP James Henry Bergeron, Chief Political Advisor, Allied Maritime Command, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Northwood, United Kingdom Marietta Karamanli, Deputy and Vice-President of the European Affairs Committee to the French National Assembly Dr. Nancy Okail, Executive Director, The Tahrir Institute for Policy, USA Dr. Nikos Passas, Professor and Co-Director of Institute for Security and Public Policy, Northeastern University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice  Chair: Dr. Maria Chr. Alvanou, Criminologist, ITSIME Research Team, Greece

12.15 – 13.10 Session XVIII (Library Room - ECCD) (Duration: 55min) PERIMETER SECURITY THREATS FOR EUROPE & TERRORISM Programming partner: IDIS The broad mission of the Institute of International Relations (IDIS) is to carry out and promote research – on a national, European and international level – into various issues in international relations, with a focus on the international processes bearing on Greece’s economic, strategic and cultural relations. Other areas of research and teaching at IDIS include Euroatlantic relations, and the post-soviet space and Middle Eastern affairs.

Opening Statements Magda Shahin, Ambassador, Director, Prince Alwaleed Center for American Studies & Research, American University of Cairo, Egypt “How stable is Egypt?”

Discussants Dr. Maria Chr. Alvanou, Criminologist, ITSIME Research Team, Greece “The Threat of Jihadi Terrorism” Konstantinos Filis, Director of Research, Institute of International Relations “Europe and migration flows” Sotiris Roussos, Associate Professor, University of , Head of the Centre for Mediterranean, Middle East and Islamic Studies “The Beginning of the End: The Islamic State” Arturo Varvelli, Head, Terrorism Research Program, Italian Institute for International Political Studies "The rise and fall of Daesh in Libya" Chair: Prof. Harry Papasotiriou, Director and Chairman of the Board, Institute of International Relations (IDIS)

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13.15 – 14.30 Session XIX (Library Room - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 15min)

SECURITY IN TURBULENT TIMES Is the achievement of security in turbulent times an elusive quest? What are the steps needed for effectively addressing today’s imminent threats, i.e. border security, terrorism, radicalization, cyber security, etc. to EU members and especially Greece’s internal security. Programming partner: Center for Security Studies – KE.ME.A The Center for Security Studies (KEMEA) has been established as the Hellenic Ministry’s of Public Order and Citizen Protection think tank on security policies and it is a scientific, consulting and research agency, whose purpose is to conduct theoretical and applied research and to perform studies, particularly at the strategic level, on security policies.

Opening Statements Nikolaos Toskas, Alternate Minister of Citizen Protection, Greece

Discussants Grigorios Apostolou, Head of the Frontex LO/EURTF in Greece Dr. Luigi Rebuffi, Secretary General of the European Cyber Security Organization (ECSO) Panayotis Tsakonas, Professor of Security Studies, University of the Aegean & President of BoD, Center for Security Studies (KE.ME.A) Maurice van der Velden, RAN CoE, Chair of Working Group for Health & Social Care Dr. Lorenzo Vidino, Director of the Program on Extremism, Center for Cyber & Homeland Security, George Washington University

Chair: Dr. Vasileios Gkrizis, Police Lieutenant General (ret), KE.ME.A Director

14.30 Break - Light lunch

Archaeological Museum of Delphi

17.45 Registration

18.00-20.00 Session XX (Duration: 2hrs)

CULTURAL AS ECONOMIC VALUE: ECONOMIC BENEFITS AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Greece’s cultural heritage plays a pivotal role in generating local and regional development, thus contributing to building a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth for the country. How can we further promote cultural heritage as a generator of sustainable development?

Opening Statements Lydia Koniordou, Minister of Culture and Sports, Hellenic Republic , Member of the Hellenic Parliament, New Democracy Party;  Minister of Tourism (2012-2015), Hellenic Republic; Attorney at Law

Discussants Giorgia Abeltino, Director, Public Policy Cultural Institute & Public Policy Italy, Google Stavros Benos, Minister of Culture (1996); President, DIAZOMA Costa J. Carras, Vice-President of Europa Nostra; Founder & President (1972-1975; 2001-2008) Elliniki Etairia - Society for the Environment and the Cultural Heritage Athanasia Psalti, Director, Ephorate of Antiquities of Panagiotis Roilos, George Seferis Professor of Modern Greek Studies and of Comparative Literature, Harvard University; Faculty Associate, The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs Chair: Yiannis Thomatos, Vice President, Delphi Economic Forum

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CONFERENCE DAY FOUR  Sunday, March 5, 2017

European Cultural Centre of Delphi

(Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall)

09.00 – 10.15 Session I (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 15min)

THE POLITICAL DYNAMICS OF CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION The financial crisis has made visible several shortcomings and dysfunctionalities, but also many assets of the Greek Constitution. How can we opt for a constitutional revision that will be substantively effective, institutionally protected, and democratically legitimate?

Speakers Georgios Gerapetritis, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Athens Professor Spyridon Flogaitis, Professor of Administrative Law, Law School, University of Athens; Director of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), President of the Board of Directors, EPLO Stavros Tsakyrakis, Professor of Constitutional Law, Faculty of Law, University of Athens Panagis Vourloumis, Former Chairman and CEO, Hellenic Telecommunications Organization  Chair: Babis Papadimitriou, Journalist, SKAI TV

10.20 – 10.40 Session II (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) In Conversation (Duration: 20min)

Vassileios Leventis, President, Union of Centrists Iordanis Hasapopoulos, Journalist

10.45 – 11.45 Session III (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) (Duration: 1hr)

INSTITUTIONS AS A FUNDAMENTAL CAUSE OF LONG-RUN GROWTH Economic outcomes are determined by the quality of economic institutions, which are rooted in political institutions and the distribution of resources. How can we get an understanding of the factors that lead a society into a political equilibrium which supports long run growth?

Kostas Bakoyannis, Governor, Region of Central Greece Panayiotis Bernitsas, Managing Partner, Bernitsas Law Firm , Minister of Defense (2014-15), Minister of Public Order (2012-14), Hellenic Republic Anastasios Kallitsantsis, Chairman of the Board of Directors, ELLAKTOR S.A.

Chair: Ilias Siakantaris, Journalist, ALPHA TV

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11.50 – 12.15 Session IV (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD) In conversation (Duration: 25min) , President of PASOK - Head of the Democratic Alignment Iordanis Hasapopoulos, Journalist

12.15 Break

12.30 – 12.55 Session V (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall - ECCD)

GLOBAL IMBALANCES AND GREECE’S EXIT FROM THE CRISIS

Keynote Address (Duration: 25min) Dimitrios P. Tsomocos, Professor of Financial Economics and Fellow in Management, Saïd Business School and St. Edmund Hall, University of Oxford

Chair: Stamatis Zacharos, Publishing Consultant, 24MEDIA Group, Journalist, Athens 9.84 Radio

13.00 – 14.30 Session VI (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall – ECCD) (Duration: 1hr & 30min)

DEBT VS GROWTH: (GROWTH IN THE TIME OF DEBT?) Is there a particular threshold in the level of government debt, above which the medium-term growth prospects are dramatically compromised?

Opening Statements Dimitri Papadimitriou, Minister of Economy and Development, Hellenic Republic

Discussants Declan Costello, Principal Adviser, Directorate General Economic and Financial Affairs, Mission Chief for Greece, European Commission Nicos Christodoulakis, Professor of Economic Analysis, Athens University of Economics and Business; Research Associate LSE, Hellenic Observatory , Assistant Professor, Athens University of Economics and Business; Coordinator of Economic Affairs, MP, New Democracy Party; Alternate Minister of Finance (2012-15) Dr. Philipp Steinberg, Director General for Economic Policy, Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, Germany Chair: Stamatis Zacharos, Publishing Consultant, 24MEDIA Group, Journalist, Athens 9.84 Radio

14.30 Closing Remarks - Farewell buffet lunch (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall)

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European Cultural Centre of Delphi

(Dionysos Hall) sessions will be live streamed

12.30 – 12.55 Session VII (Dionysos Hall - ECCD) In Conversation (Duration: 25min)

GREEK TOURISM: A KEY INDUSTRY FOR GREECE Dimitris Tryfonopoulos, Secretary General, Greek National Tourism Organization

Chair: Eva Antonopoulou, Anchorwoman, SKAI TV

13.00 – 14.30 Session VIII (Dionysos Hall - ECCD)

YOUNG LEADERS ROUNDTABLE: CHANGING THE NARRATIVE FOR GREECE (Duration: 1hr & 30min)

The Young Leaders Roundtable is an important part of Delphi Economic Forum that will gather young leaders and influencers from all sectors of society to debate on policies that could strengthen productivity, and in so doing, promote inclusive and sustainable growth.

Welcome: Yannis Thomatos, Vice-President, Delphi Economic Forum

Opening Remarks Dr. Vassili Apostolopoulos, CEO, Athens Medical Group; President of the Board of Directors, Hellenic Entrepreneurs Association

Opening Statements Stavros Drakoularakos, CEO, 24MEDIA Group, Greece Konstantinos Kollias, President, Economic Chamber of Greece Athanasios Theocharopoulos, President, DIMAR Party

Discussants Dimitris Androulakis, Project Leader, Athens, The Boston Consulting Group Alexandros Angelopoulos, CEO, Aldemar Group Danae Bezantakou, Managing Director, Navigator Shipping Consultants Harris Daskalakis, Executive Director, BCA Group Dr. Christos Dimas, Deputy Shadow Secretary of Economy and Development, New Democracy Party Marios Georgiadis, MP for district, Union of Centrists; VP of European Democratic Party Fragiskos Koutentakis, Secretary General of Fiscal Policy, Ministry of Economy, Hellenic Republic Dr. Domna Maria Michailidou, Economist, OECD; Centre for Development Studies, University of Cambridge Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Director of Research, diaNEOsis Panagiotis Vlachos, Lawyer & Public Entrepreneur; Cofounder of Vouliwatch; Leader of "Forward Greece"; To Potami, candidate MP Zaharaki, Deputy Spokesperson, New Democracy Party

Chair: Nikos Andritsos, Journalist, SKAI TV & Antonis Delatolas, Publisher, “To Pontiki” Newspaper

14.30 Closing Remarks - Farewell buffet lunch (Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall

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