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
09:30-09:45 Sustainability and Resilience in Capital Markets
Vassiliki Lazarakou
Chair, Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC)
10:15-11:00 Panel Discussion: “The Sustainability Leader's Edge: Influence, Culture & Transformation”
This panel delves into how modern leaders can become catalysts for sustainable transformation, shaping not just strategy but the culture and behaviours that bring it to life. Speakers will explore the leadership capabilities needed to embed sustainability into decision‑making, from purpose‑driven visioning to empowering teams and aligning incentives. The discussion will highlight practical tools such as stakeholder management, cross‑functional collaboration, and integrating sustainability into leadership development pathways. Participants will gain insights into how influential leaders create momentum, overcome resistance, and champion long‑term value over short‑term pressures. The panel offers a platform to showcase commitment to cultivating leaders who can navigate complexity and drive meaningful, future‑proof change.
Dr. Pol Loukopoulos
Chairman & CEO - Greece, Israel, Cyprus, Malta, SIGNIFY
Periklis Katrivanos
CEO, NERA PIGON GRAMMOU SA
Yannis Dimarakis
CEO, SCOTWORK HELLAS
Moderator: Stavroula Aggelopoulou,
Board Member, CSR HELLAS, Group Social Strategy & ESG Reporting Director, NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE
11:00-11:30 Coffee and Networking Break
11:50-12:30 Panel Discussion: "From Classroom to Boardroom: Growing the Next Generation of Sustainability Talent"
This panel explores how education, training, and corporate development can work together to cultivate the sustainability leaders the world urgently needs. Panellists will share how they are equipping learners with the skills, mindset, and strategic understanding required for modern sustainability challenges. The panel will also highlight how internal capacity is built—from board‑level literacy to executive upskilling—to embed sustainability into decision‑making and nurture future leaders. The discussion will reveal what competencies truly matter, how to bridge the gap between theory and practice, and how organisations can future‑proof their talent pipeline. It positions participating companies and organisations as champions of long‑term leadership development and credible investors in the next generation of sustainable business.
Konstantinos Doukas
Managing Director, Doukas School
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Moderator: Dr Sharon Jackson
Founder and Director, European Sustainability Academy, Global Sustain Board Member
13:00-13:50 Lunch and Networking Break
13:50-14:40 Panel Discussion: “Beyond Reporting: Designing Sustainability Strategies That Drive Real Impact”
This panel examines how companies can move beyond compliance‑driven reporting to build robust sustainability strategies grounded in stakeholder engagement, materiality assessment, and value‑chain analysis. Experts will explore how these strategic tools help organisations identify what truly matters, prioritise resources, and embed sustainability into core business decisions. The discussion will highlight how non‑financial performance becomes far more powerful when it reflects a clear strategic narrative, aligned priorities, and measurable long‑term value creation. Participants will gain practical insights into integrating stakeholder expectations, mapping value‑chain risks and opportunities, and using materiality to shape both strategy and disclosure. The panel offers a platform to demonstrate leadership in strategic, credible, and future‑ready sustainability management.
Evangelia Papadaki
ESG Supervisor, Strategy & Transformation, Ayvens | Societe Generale Group
Sophia Papastefanou
Governance and Sustainability, Alpha Bank
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Moderator: Aris Vrettos
Founder Director, Athena Resilience Group, Global Sustain Board Member
14:40-15:00 Fireside Chat: “Innovation, Resilience, and Sustainability: A New Growth Model for European Companies”
European companies are entering a new era where innovation, resilience, and sustainability shape their path to long‑term competitiveness. This fireside chat reveals how businesses can leverage emerging technologies, green transformation strategies, and EU‑level funding opportunities to accelerate sustainable growth. Participants will also gain insights into how collaboration with innovation ecosystems, clusters, and cross‑border networks can unlock new partnerships and scale their impact. A forward‑looking session designed to turn today’s challenges into engines of future success.
Dr Eleni Hatziyanni
Project Adviser, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
Moderator: Sofia Yialama
Head of Advisory, Global Sustain
15:00-16:00 Panel Discussion: “Deal‑Ready: How SMEs Integrate Sustainability to Attract Investments”
This panel explores how sustainability has become a decisive factor in investment decisions (namely private equity), especially for SMEs seeking growth capital. Experts will unpack what investors now expect—from ESG risk management to value‑creation opportunities—and how companies can integrate sustainability into their financial and strategic planning. The discussion will highlight practical tools, frameworks, and real‑world examples that help SMEs become more “investment‑ready” in a market where sustainability signals resilience and long‑term profitability. The panel will give insights into how to position SMEs as attractive partners for private equity funds that increasingly prioritise sustainable performance.
Efthymis Konstantopoulos
CEO, Akritas
Evangelia Koutsovasili
QA Manager, Mytilos
Eleni Tsatsaronaki
Chair of the Board & CEO, Tsatsaronakis “To Manna”
Moderator: Babis Tsalkitzis
Advice for Small Businesses, SME Finance & Development Group, EBRD
16:00-16:15 Wrap up and Forum Closure
