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2Nd Southeast Europe & East DIGITAL Aiming at creating a platform for dialogue and communication as well as exploring the long-term significance of establishing a safe, secure and prosperous region, this annual conference is organized by the Delphi Economic Forum in association with the Hellenic American Leadership Council. Over the course of the online meeting, leaders and policy makers will discuss strategies and a call-to-action for strengthening ties between the USA, Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. Government officials, eminent scholars, academic luminaries and business leaders will engage in extensive discussion and rigorous analysis with a view to generating recommendations for U.S. policy-making for Southeast Europe and East Med; fostering private-sector development and international co-operation as cornerstones for the revitalization of both regions; finally, facilitating technical and high-level dialogue and transferring knowledge across various policy and business areas. AGENDA as of December 15 15:20 WELCOME REMARKS Symeon G. Tsomokos, Founder & President, Delphi Economic Forum 15:25 SESSION I DEFUSING TENSIONS IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN A tangible multilateral regional initiative to try to solve the crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean is of utmost importance at this time. The discussion will focus on the ways to get out of the crisis, taking into regard the new strengthening of the relations between Greece and the USA and the important role of the EU. FIRE-SIDE CHAT: Nikos Dendias, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic With Amb. Nicholas Burns, Prof., Practice of Diplomacy & Int’l Relations, Harvard Kennedy School, USA Chair: Athanasios Ellis, Editor-in-Chief, Kathimerini English Edition, Greece The hours are in Greek time (EET) Working Language: English The hours in EST are from 08.30am to 3.00pm 16:00 Comments: François Heisbourg, Senior Adviser for Europe, International Institute for Strategic Studies, IISS Dimitris Keridis, MP, New Democracy Party; Professor of Int’l Relations, Panteion University, Greece Chair: Alexia Tasouli, Diplomatic Correspondent, OPEN TV, Greece 16:20 SESSION II GREECE: A PILLAR OF STABILITY IN A TROUBLED REGION An in depth discussion about how Greece can be a major force for stability in the East Mediterranean and the Balkans and also continue to be an important source of support for Cyprus. Miltiades Varvitsiotis, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic George Katrougalos, Member, Hellenic Parliament; Minister for Foreign Affairs (2019), Greece H.E. Geoffrey Pyatt, United States Ambassador to Greece Chair: Alexia Tasouli, Diplomatic Correspondent, OPEN TV, Greece 17.00 IN CONVERSATION|AIR POWER PROJECTION – A KEY TO STABILITY & PEACE IN EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Dennys S. Plessas, Vice President, Global Pursuits Initiatives, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics/International Chair: Athanassios Platias, Prof. of Strategy, Dept. of Int’l & European Studies, Univ. of Piraeus, Greece 17:15 IN CONVERSATION Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic; Director, Europe Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies, CSIS, USA Chair: Angelos Athanasopoulos, Editor-in-Chief, Politics, To Vima, Greece The hours are in Greek time (EET) Working Language: English The hours in EST are from 08.30am to 3.00pm 17:30 SESSION III US COMMITMENT TO THE WESTERN BALKANS MATTERS Discussing the integration with the West (EU and NATO) and the effort to not allow other actors to fill any vacuum of leadership, of vision in this important region. Matthew Palmer, Dep. Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Europe & Eurasian Affairs, US Dept. of State Angelos Syrigos, MP, New Democracy party, Associate Professor of Int’l Law & Foreign Policy, Panteion University, Greece Daniel Vajdich, Nonresident Senior Fellow, President, Yorktown Solutions, Atlantic Council, USA Chair: Angelos Athanasopoulos, Editor-in-Chief, Politics, To Vima, Greece 18:10 SESSION IV ELECTION 2020: IMPLICATIONS FOR US FOREIGN POLICY Discussing the Presidential Election 2020, the next day for USA and the impact of the result to the whole world. What will change, what will remain the same, new challenges and old problems. Gerard Araud, Former French Ambassador to U.S.; Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group, USA Tassos Chatzivasileiou, MP, Secretary General, Standing Committee of National Defense & Foreign Affairs, New Democracy party, PhD in Political Science and History, Greece Nicholas Logothetis, Co-Founder & Chairman, Concordia Summit, USA Chair: Mike Manatos, President, Manatos & Manatos, USA 18:40 IN CONVERSATION GREECE, CYPRUS, ISRAEL, US: THE GEOGRAPHY OF UNDERSTANDING Debating the ways to strengthen Greece’s ties to the US, Israel and other allies as the situation in Eastern Mediterranean remains tense. The critical contribution of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) to strengthening relations among Greece, Cyprus, Israel and the US. David Harris, Chief Executive Officer, American – Jewish Committee, USA Chair: Alexis Papahelas, Executive Editor, Kathimerini Newspaper, Greece The hours are in Greek time (EET) Working Language: English The hours in EST are from 08.30am to 3.00pm 18:55 SESSION V THE DEEPENING US-GREECE STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP Greece has become a pivotal player at a time when the need to maintain stability and energy security in the Eastern Mediterranean has become more central to U.S foreign policy. A new wave of US investments materialize in Greece nowadays. Discussing the ways to further enhance the Greek - American relations. Kostas Fragogiannis, Dep. Minister Foreign Affairs for Econ. Diplomacy & Openness, Hellenic Republic H.E. Alexandra Papadopoulou, Ambassador of Greece to the United States William Antholis, Director & CEO, Miller Center, University of Virginia, USA Chair: Katerina Sokou, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council, USA 19:30 SESSION VI US-GREECE INVESTMENT TIES: MAGNITUDE AND SCOPE How can we boost a growing bilateral relationship and tighten cooperation in a range of areas including defense and security, energy, tourism and trade. Adonis Georgiadis, Minister of Development & Investments, Hellenic Republic Mario Kontomerkos, CEO, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, USA Peggy Antonakou, General Manager Southeast Europe, Google, Greece Christian Hadjiminas, Chairman EFA GROUP, VP, Hellenic Entrepreneurs Association, Greece Chair: Yanos Gramatidis, Honorary President, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, Greece 20:15 IN CONVERSATION Alexis Charitsis, MP, Syriza party, Minister of Interior (2018-19), Shadow Minister for Development & Investments, Hellenic Republic Chair: Yanos Gramatidis, Honorary President, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, Greece The hours are in Greek time (EET) Working Language: English The hours in EST are from 08.30am to 3.00pm 20:30 SESSION VII UNDERSTANDING TURKEY'S STRATEGY FROM A US AND GREEK STANDPOINT Views on the tensions that are rising in the waters of the Eastern Mediterranean Chris Van Hollen, U.S. Senator of Maryland Endy Zemenides, Executive Director, Hellenic-American Leadership Council, USA Chair: Athanasios Ellis, Editor-in-Chief, Kathimerini English Edition, Greece 20.45 IN CONVERSATION Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, Minister of National Defence, Hellenic Republic Chair: Athanasios Ellis, Editor-in-Chief, Kathimerini English Edition, Greece 21.00 IN CONVERSATION Robert Menendez, U.S. Senator of New Jersey Chair: Endy Zemenides, Executive Director, Hellenic-American Leadership Council, USA 21.10 IN CONVERSATION Dina Titus, U.S. Congresswoman Thanos Dokos, National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister, Hellenic Republic Chair: Endy Zemenides, Executive Director, Hellenic-American Leadership Council, USA Relations between Greece and Turkey have historically been difficult. Ankara's actions during the past few months have made it of increased concern to Washington as well as others. The issue will be discussed with a number of officials and influential decision makers. In an effort to contribute to a better understanding of a complex situation, Kathimerini English edition has just published a detailed "Atlas of Greek-Turkish relations" with 63 maps, a comprehensive glossary and the latest key developments. 21:35 SESSION VIII DIASPORA ORGANIZATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Analyzing the role and impact of Diaspora Organizations in International Relations in issues such as cooperation conflict and stability Nick Larigakis, President & CEO, American Hellenic Institute, USA George G. Horiates, Supreme President, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, USA Chair: Symeon G. Tsomokos, Founder & President, Delphi Economic Forum 21:55 CLOSING REMARKS Symeon G. Tsomokos, Founder & President, Delphi Economic Forum 22:00 END OF THE FORUM The hours are in Greek time (EET) Working Language: English The hours in EST are from 08.30am to 3.00pm .
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