TMEDE – Future Horizons

13 & 14/06/24

TMEDE Building

Π.Π. Γερμανού 3-5, 105 61 Αθήνα

Start Time
10:30

The climate crisis has completely altered our familiar landscape, posing challenges to the priorities of individuals, businesses, public administrations, societies, and nations. Due to climate change, both urban and rural areas are now experiencing phenomena that were previously unimaginable. A recent UN climate report suggests there may be no turning back soon. At least 30% of the global population is exposed to hazardous climate conditions for at least 20 days per year, while the disasters in 2022 incurred a cost of $313 billion worldwide.

During this pivotal moment, we must redefine our priorities and approach to our daily lives and activities. The greatest challenge is to identify the opportunities and best strategies to manage the new reality effectively.

The pivotal role of engineers cannot be overstated at this juncture. In light of this, the Engineers and Public Works Contractors Fund (TMEDE) is spearheading an important initiative by convening its first international conference, “Redefining the Future Horizons: Designing the Sustainable Strategies of Tomorrow,” on June 13 and 14 at the TMEDE headquarters, 3-5 Germanou Street, Athens..

The conference aims to map and highlight these significant challenges, risks, opportunities, and key issues posed in the light of Greek and global experience and new scientific data. The new challenges faced by Greek banks, construction companies, and the country’s engineering world call for prudent and productive reflection, new strategic planning, dynamism, and determination.

Hosting distinguished speakers from Greece and other countries, we aim for this initiative to provide all stakeholders with comprehensive information on the significant changes taking place and help establish a “roadmap” for a sustainable future.

13 & 14/06/24

TMEDE Building

Π.Π. Γερμανού 3-5, 105 61 Αθήνα

Start Time
10:30

After centuries of ongoing depletion of the planet’s resources and resilience, the climate crisis emerges as the most pressing threat to humanity. Faced with this new reality, it is crucial for us to approach it with empathy and seriousness. We must actively seek and create synergies that will reverse the situation and reposition humanity on a path of survival first, and then development on sustainable terms.

The engineer’s role is undeniably crucial at this critical juncture. This is why TMEDE is taking the lead in fostering the necessary dialogue by hosting our inaugural international conference, “Redefining the Future Horizons: Planning the Sustainable Strategies of Tomorrow,” on June 13 and 14 at the TMEDE Building.

Our objective is to address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and establish a framework for a productive discussion by gathering insights from a group of experts in a high-level Open Discussion Forum on the climate crisis. The conference agenda will cover sustainable urban and regional development, critical infrastructure investments, new technologies, and strategies to efficiently utilize RRF and NSRF funds.

The new challenges confronting Greek banks, construction companies, and the nation’s engineers demand thoughtful reflection, innovative strategic planning, dynamism, and unwavering determination.

The conference, embracing the assumption of our shared responsibility, aims to illuminate these challenges, risks, and key issues in the context of Greek and global experience and updated scientific data.

Hosting distinguished speakers from Greece and the international scene, this initiative will dynamically contribute to the multifaceted information of all stakeholders regarding the significant changes taking place and the formation of a new joint strategic development plan for a sustainable tomorrow.

Your participation, with your valuable expertise, will be an honour for us and a significant contribution to the event.

Thank you,

Konstantinos Makedos

TMEDE President

Thursday June 13th 2024

10.30-11.00

Registration

Registration

11.00-11.05

Conference Opening & Welcome Speech

Konstantinos Makedos, President of T.M.E.D.E.

11.05-11.30

Sustainable Development and Economy

KEYNOTE SPEECH

Yannis Stournaras, Bank of Greece Governor

One – to – One with Alexis Papahelas

11.30-11.50

On the Path to Green Transition

Nikos Papathanasis, Alternate Minister of Economy and Finance

One – to – One with Nikos Rogkakos

11.45–12.20

Sustainable Development & Environment: The Role of the Banking Sector

Eleni Vrettou, CEO, Attica Bank

Nikos Vettas, General Director of the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research

Moderator Yiannis Papadoyiannis

12.20-13.00

Sustainable Financing Strategies and Climate Risk

Round Table Discussion

Κώστας Βασιλείου, Head of Retail Business Banking, Eurobank SA

Θεόδωρος Τζούρος, Chief Corporate & Investment Banking, Piraeus Financial Holdings

Παναγιώτης Αντωνόπουλος, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος ALPHA Asset Management

Τζουζεπε Τζιάνο, Πρόεδρος της Euroxx Securities

Moderator Nikos Filippidis

13.00-13.10

Coffee Break

Coffee Break

13.10-13.30

Enticing Green Investments in Greece

KEYNOTE SPEECH

Alexis Patelis, Chief Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister of Greece

One – to – One with Eleni Stergiou

13.30-14.10

The Role of Insurance in Climate Crisis

Round Table Discussion

Γιώργος Παπαδημητρίου, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος της ΕΥ Ελλάδος

Βασίλης Χριστίδης, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος Ομίλου ALLIANZ

Ιωάννης Καντώρος, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος Ομίλου INTERAMERICAN

Ρομπέρτο Μαραντίδης, Managing Director – Alantra

Παναγιώτης Δημητρίου, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος GENERALI

Moderator Dimitris Pefanis

14.10-14.30

Infrastructure, Utilization of RRF Resources, and Climate Change

Christos Staikouras, Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation

One – to – one with Yiorgos Karagiannis

14.30-15.30

Round Table Discussion: Creating the resilient infrastructures for tomorrow

Round Table Discussion

Giorgos Stasinos, President Technical Chamber of Greece

Μάνος Μουστάκας, Γενικός Διευθυντής Επιχειρηματικής Ανάπτυξης και Εκτελεστικό Μέλος ΔΣ ΓΕΚ ΤΕΡΝΑ

Κωνσταντίνος Μιτζάλης, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος Ομίλου ΑΒΑΞ

Ντίνος Μπενρουμπής, Αντιπρόεδρος και Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος ΜΕΤΚΑ

Alexandros Exarchou, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors & CEO, Intrakat

Moderator Yiorgos Karagiannis

15.30-15.35

Closing Speech/Day 1 Summary

Konstantinos Makedos, President of T.M.E.D.E.

Friday June 14th 2024

10.00-10.30

Registration

Registration

10.30-10.35

Conference Opening & Welcome Speech

Konstantinos Makedos, President of T.M.E.D.E.

10.35-11.10

Sustainable Urban Development: From Theory to Practice

KEYNOTE SPEECH

Carlos Moreno, University Professor, Ιnternational Εxpert on the Ηuman Smart City

11.10-11.25

Presentation by the President of the International Architecture Academy (IAA)

Amedeo Schiatarella, President of the International Academy of Architecture

11.25-11.30

Greeting from the President of the International Union of Architects (UIA)

Regina Gonthier, UIA President, Professor International Academy of Architecture

11.30-11.50

Digital Solutions for Smart Urban Development

Δημήτρης Παπαστεργίου, Υπουργός Ψηφιακής Διακυβέρνησης

One – to – One with Dimitris Mallas

11.50-12.30

Innovative Solutions in Tomorrow's Cities

KEYNOTE SPEECH

Αλέξανδρος Πατεράκης, Πρόεδρος και Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος ΔΕΗ / Αναπληρωτής Διευθύνοντας Σύμβούλος ΔΕΗ με αρμοδιότητα τον ψηφιακό μετασχηματισμό

Παναγιώτης Γεωργιόπουλος, Αντιπρόεδρος & Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος NOVA

Μιχάλης Τσαμάζ, Πρόεδρος και Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος, Όμιλος ΟΤΕ

Γιώτα Παπαρίδου, Πρόεδρος Συνδέσμου Επιχειρήσεων Πληροφορικής & Επικοινωνιών Ελλάδας – ΣΕΠΕ

Χάρης Μπρουμίδης, Πρόεδρος και Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος, Vodafone Ελλάδας

Βαγγέλης Μανδραβέλης (ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ)

12.30-12.40

Coffee Break

Coffee Break

12.40-13.00

Sustainability and Energy Transition

Αλεξάνδρα Σδούκου, Υφυπουργός Περιβάλλοντος και Ενέργειας

13.00-13.15

Old ASAP towards eu-Metapolis “Jane Jacobs, Jaime Lerner and Carlos Moreno meet Henri Lefebvre, Bertand Russell and Italo Calvino”

Antonio Riverso, Professor of the International Academy of Architecture Β

13.15-14.15

Sustainable Cities of the Future

Round Table Discussion

Peter Nijkamp, European Regional Sciences Academy

Nicholas Boys Smith, Founder & Director of CreateStreets, London, Chair of the Advisory Board for the Government’s Office for Place

Karim Elgendy, Μember of Chatham House (London),The Royal Institute of International Affairs

Salvatore Monni, Department of Decentralization, Delegated Services and Cities in 15 minutes of Rome, Full Professor of Economic Policy

Mohammed Munyanya, Member of the UIA Sustainable Development Committee; Past Vice President of the International Union of Architects

Στέλιος Διακουλάκης, C40 Deputy Europe Director

Νίκος Φιντικάκης, Professor at the International Academy of Architecture (IAA)UIA Vice President,senior partner and managing Director of “SYNTHESIS AND RESEARCH Ltd”

Moderator Christos Konstas

14.15-14.35

Modern Infrastructure and Sustainable Cities

KEYNOTE SPEECH

Νίκος Ταχιάος, Υφυπουργός Υποδομών και Μεταφορών

14.35-15.25

Mitigating Natural Disasters Natural Disasters and Advocating Environmental Protection

Round Table Discussion

Θεοδώρα Αντωνακάκη, Διευθύντρια Κέντρου Κλιματικής Αλλαγής και Βιωσιμότητας της Τράπεζας της Ελλάδος

Κωνσταντίνιος Ξιφαράς, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος ΔΕΠΑ

Κώστας Καρτάλης, Καθηγητης

Γιώργος Στεργίου, Πρόεδρος ΕΥΔΑΠ