Agenda: Subject to change
09:00 - 09:30 Welcome Coffee, Registrations & Networking
09:30 - 09:45 “Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainability”
Michael Spanos
Founder & Managing Director, Global Sustain
09:45 - 10:00 “Digital Transformation for Sustainability and Resilience”
Christos Dermentzopoulos
Deputy Minister of Digital Governance, Government of Greece
10:00 - 10:10 “Markets with a Mission: Rewiring Finance for Long-Term Impact”
Vassiliki Lazarakou
Chair, Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC)
10:10 - 10:30 “Latest Update on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the Voluntary Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME)”
Robert Adamczyk
Member of the Sustainability Reporting (SR), Technical Expert Group (TEG), EFRAG
10:30 - 11:20 Panel Discussion: “Leadership for Sustainability”
This panel will explore how visionary leadership can drive sustainable transformation within organizations. Discussions will focus on strategies for embedding sustainability into corporate culture, decision-making processes, and leadership development. Attendees will gain insights into effective leadership practices that promote long-term sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Antonis Avgeropoulos
CEO, Nespresso
Periklis Katrivanos
CEO, NERA PIGON GRAMMOU SA
Kostas Papaconstantinou
Head of Specification - Indoor Lighting, Signify Hellas
Moderator: Alexandra Palli-Giannakopoulou
Chair of the Board, CSR HELLAS, Deputy Regional Governor for Entrepreneurship & European Programming, Region of Attica
11:20 - 11:50 Coffee and Networking Break
11:50 - 12:10 Fireside Chat: Fixing the Law
Gerasimos Georgopoulos
Head of Company Law Unit, Directorate of Companies Ministry of Development
Moderator: Michael Spanos
Founder & Managing Director, Global Sustain
12:10 - 12:25 “AI and Sustainability: A Double-Edged Sword”
Michalis Kosmopoulos
Partner, DRAKOPOULOS
12:25 - 12:40 “From Materiality to Value and Resilience: Three shifts that are reshaping business and sustainability and how to address them”
Aris Vrettos
Founder Director, Athena Resilience Group
12:40 - 13:00 Ten Years in Greece – A decade of impact and shared value
Angeliki Kalligiannaki
Head of Greece, EBRD
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking Break
14:00 - 14:50 Panel Discussion: “Sustainability Activators Skills”
Focusing on the essential skills required to champion sustainability initiatives, this panel will delve into capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of sustainable practices into business operations. Participants will learn how to become effective sustainability activators within their organizations, driving meaningful change and innovation.
Alexia Macheras
Sustainable Retail & Corporate Communication Manager, AΒ Vassilopoulos
Theoni - Andrea Stylianou
Executive Search & HR Consulting Leader, RSM Greece
Anna Malti
Head of Corporate Responsibility, OTE Group
Moderator: Dr Sharon Jackson
Founder and Director, European Sustainability Academy, Global Sustain Board Member
14:50 - 15:50 Panel Discussion: “Sustainable Finance and Investing”
Exploring the intersection of finance and sustainability, this panel will discuss the integration of ESG factors into investment decisions, the rise of sustainable finance instruments, and the impact of responsible investing on financial performance. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how sustainable finance can contribute to a resilient and inclusive economy.
Dimitris Vidakis
Chief Operations Partner, Elikonos Capital AIFM
Elisabeth Vishnevskaja
CFA, Head, Fixed Income
Sophia Papastefanou
Governance and Sustainability, Alpha Bank
Moderator: Matt Patsky
CEO and Portfolio Manager, Trillium Asset Management, Global Sustain Board Member
15:50 - 16:00 Wrap up and Forum Closure
