On Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, a landmark event took place at the Athens Conservatoire, marking the official launch of the Centre’s vision and initiatives with the presence of more than 800 attendees
The event was honored by the presence of university Rectors and Professors, senior executives from the banking sector, representatives of the legal and medical professions, athletes, entrepreneurs, institutional figures, and members of the Church.
Opening remarks were delivered by:
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Mr. Yannis Stournaras – Governor of the Bank of Greece
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Mr. Konstantinos Kollias – President of the Economic Chamber of Greece
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Dr. Francesco Briganti – Secretary General of CBBA-Europe
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Mr. Lambros Papakostas – World Champion and member of Going Forward
The highlight of the event was a thought-provoking discussion on the topic:
Generation Future → The generation that shapes the world
Moderated by journalist and author Mr. Makis Provatas, with featured guests:
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Mr. Stamatios Krimizis – Space Scientist & NASA Researcher
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Mr. Kyriakos Pierrakakis – Minister of National Economy and Finance
During the panel, two outstanding young achievers were invited to join the dialogue.
Ms. Elena Xenaki, a world champion in water polo, and Mr. Omiros Pantazis, co-founder of a company specializing in artificial intelligence, shared their thoughts, expectations, and concerns with the speakers — amplifying the voice of a generation ready to shape the future.
You may follow the links to watch the Presentation of the Center and the Event video.
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