20:00 - 22:00
Sept 17, 2023
Opening Event - Faros, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
Closed event for speakers and sponsors (by invitation only).

Participants to this panel:

  • – Christos Staikouras, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport
  • Athanasia Oikonomou, Head of Infrastructure Department, ND

09:00 - 09:30
Sept 18, 2023
Registrations - Coffee - Networking
Registrations - Coffee - Networking
Register, enjoy your morning coffee and engage in the necessary networking, just before the official start of the 2nd day of ITC 2023 – 6th Infrastructure & Transport Conference.
09:30 - 09:50
Sept 18, 2023
Conference Opening
Conference Opening
– Nikos Karagiannis, Journalist, ypodomes.com
– Fotis Fotinos, Journalist, metaforespress.gr

09:50-10:40
Sept 18, 2023
The construction industry: How sustainable and 'green' is construction today?
The construction industry: How sustainable and 'green' is construction today?
In this session we will discuss how we can build in a sustainable, yet environmentally friendly, way.

Participants to this panel:

  • – Angelos Kalogerakos, General Manager Greece, TITAN Group
  • – Panagiotis Skiadas, Senior Sustainability Director, Viohalco
  • – Charalampos Kouris, Sustainability Director, HERACLES Group
  • – Kostas Saridakis, Chief Operating Officer, HELLENIC HALYVOURGIA S.A.
  • – Dimitris Stamoulis, CEO, BIOSAFETY S.A.

Panel moderator: Penny Koutra, journalist Euro2day

10:45-11:40
Sept 18, 2023
PPP, Concessions, Unsolicited Proposals, RRF: Development of infrastructure with the cooperation of the State and market
PPP, Concessions, Unsolicited Proposals, RRF: Development of infrastructure with the cooperation of the State and market
The tools with which we implement projects are changing, as are the new trends in Government-Market cooperation. How can this cooperation benefit citizens?

Participants to this panel:

  • – Nikos Tachiaos, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure
  • – Panagiotis Stampoulidis, Executive Director, Executive Member, Hellenic
  •     Republic Asset Development Fund (HRAF)
  • – Stelios Michelakis, Principal Advisor, Project Finance CSEE, European
  •     Investment Bank
  • – Dimitris Samaras, President, SAMARAS & PARTNERS Group
  • – Elenos Karaindros, Chairman, M Concessions

Panel moderator: Eleni Bota, journalist Capital

11:40 - 12:00
Sept 18, 2023
Coffee break
Coffee break
Coffee break and a chance to engage with other delegates.

12:00-13:45
Sept 18, 2023
Constructions' Round Table
Constructions' Round Table
The established “Constructions’ Round Table” is back to review the new challenges. The rebound of big projects, the great new possibilities for development of construction groups, the achievement of the ESG and the brain gain, are some of the topics that will be discussed in this year’s session.

Participants to this panel:

  • – Christos Staikouras, Minister of Infrastructure & Transport
  • – Georgios Stasinos, President, Technical Chamber of Greece
  • – Alexandros Michailidis, Executive Director, TERNA S.A.
  • – Alexandros Exarchou, Vice Chairman & CEO, INTRAKAT S.A.
  • – Dinos Benroubi, Vice Chairman & CEO, METKA ATE
  • – Konstantinos Mitzalis, Managing Director, AVAX S.A.
  • – George Syrianos, CEO, AKTOR CONCESSIONS S.A.

Panel moderator: Nikos Karagiannis, journalist ypodomes.com

 

 

13:45-14:00
Sept 18, 2023
“PROJECT OF THE YEAR 2022” Award
“PROJECT OF THE YEAR 2022” Award
“PROJECT OF THE YEAR 2022” is the Extension of Line 3 of the Athens Metro up to Piraeus. The award will be received by: Elliniko Metro, as the Implementing Agency, the AVAX-GHELLA-ALSTOM scheme as manufacturers and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport as the responsible ministry. The award will be presented by the Minister of Infrastructure & Transport, Mr. Christos Staikouras.

Award recipients:

  • – Nikos Kouretas, CEO, ELLINIKO METRO
  • – Paolo Pediconi, Managing Director, GHELLA S.p.A. – Greek Branch
  • – Konstantinos Mitzalis, CEO, AVAX
  • – Michaela Crisan, Project Manager, ALSTOM

14:00-14:40
Sept 18, 2023
Lunch - Networking
Lunch - Networking
The second break for the necessary lunch and another opportunity to connect and network with other delegates.

14:40-14:50
Sept 18, 2023
“LARGEST PROJECT OF THE DECADE 2012-2022” Special Award
“LARGEST PROJECT OF THE DECADE 2012-2022” Special Award
“THE BIGGEST PROJECT OF THE DECADE 2012-2022” is the construction and completion of the Ptolemais IV Lignite Unit. The special award will be received by: PPC, as the Implementing Agency, the TERNA-HITACHI scheme as manufacturers and the Ministry of Energy and Environment as the responsible ministry. The award will be presented by Mrs Alexandra Sdoukou, Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy.

Award recipient:

  • – Sotiris Spyropoulos, Director of the “Ptolemaida 5” Project, TERNA

 

14:55-15:45
Sept 18, 2023
The Great Energy Corridors: Development of infrastructure with the aim of transforming Greece into an international energy hub
The Great Energy Corridors: Development of infrastructure with the aim of transforming Greece into an international energy hub
How infrastructure development is helping the country become an international energy hub.

Participants to this panel:

  • – Alexandra Sdoukou, Deputy Minister of Environment & Energy
  • – Ioannis Margaris, Deputy Chairman, ADMIE (Independent Power Transmission
  •     Operator)
  • – Maria Rita Galli, CEO, DESFA (Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator)
  • – Christos Nichorlis, Deputy General Manager and Head of Infrastructure and
  •     Industrial Inspections Division, TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas

Panel moderator: Cryssa Liaggou, journalist KATHIMERINI

 

 

 

15:50-16:50
Sept 18, 2023
The presence of the United States in Greece and major U.S. corporate investments
The presence of the United States in Greece and major U.S. corporate investments
In recent years, the business ties between Greece and the United States have grown stronger. Our country has managed to attract significant U.S. corporate investments in areas such as technology and infrastructure megaprojects. Can this trend be maintained in the upcoming years? What is to be expected?

Participants to this panel:

  • – George J. Tsunis, U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic
  • – Vicky Loizou, General Secretary of Private Investments, Ministry of
  •     Development
  • – Gregg Welch, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development,
  •     PARSONS
  • – Manolis Sigalas, Senior Vice President Europe HILL INTERNATIONAL
  • – Sara Devitt, Director, Europe Data Centre Sector Lead, AECOM
  • – Nikos Lambrogeorgos, Client Executive, Public Sector, CISCO Greece

Panel moderator: Stelios Morfidis, journalist protothema.gr

 

 

17:00-17:30
Sept 18, 2023
Building skyscrapers in Greece. Piraeus Tower - Riviera Tower: two important case studies
Building skyscrapers in Greece. Piraeus Tower - Riviera Tower: two important case studies
The construction of skyscrapers in Greece is rare and the recent developments, with the reconstruction of the Piraeus Tower and the construction of the green Riviera Tower, show us the way for the tall constructions of tomorrow.

Participants to this panel:

  • – Natalis Petrovic, Senior Civil Engineer DIMAND S.A.
  • – Leonidas Vokas, Senior Construction Director Riviera Tower, Development
  •     Residential Sports & MUT, LAMDA DEVELOPMENT S.A.

Panel moderator: Eleni Bota, journalist Capital

09:00-09:30
Sept 19, 2023
Registrations - Morning coffee - Networking
Registrations - Morning coffee - Networking
Register, enjoy your morning coffee and engage in the necessary networking, just before the official start of the 3rd day of the ITC 2023 – 6th Infrastructure & Transport Conference.
09:30-09:45
Sept 19, 2023
Conference Opening
Conference Opening
– Nikos Karagiannis, Journalist, ypodomes.com
– Fotis Fotinos, Journalist, metaforespress.gr

 

09:45-10:30
Sept 19, 2023
Interviews / Speeches
Interviews / Speeches

  • – Christina Alexopoulou, Deputy Minister of Transport of Greece

10:30-12:00
Sept 19, 2023
The restructuring of Greece in transport
The restructuring of Greece in transport
Greece is reorganizing its forces, both in passenger and freight transport. The challenges of the current period.

Participants to this panel:

  • – Riccardo Lambiris, Chairman, Athens International Airport
  • – Alexander Zinell, CEO, Fraport Greece
  • – Dimitrios Gatsonis, Vice President of HELLASTRON
  • – Andreas Taprantzis, CEO, AVIS Greece
  • – Constantinos Bitros, CEO, Streem Global S.A.
  • – Loucas Sigalas, CEO, Minoan Lines
  • – Athanassios Liagkos, Executive Chairman, Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA)
  • – Marios Sentris, Program Director & Practice Lead – Aviation, PARSONS

Panel moderator: Fotis Fotinos, journalist  metaforespress.gr

 

12:00-12:10
Sept 19, 2023
'COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2022 IN TRANSPORTS' Award
'COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2022 IN TRANSPORTS' Award
The award celebrates the  “COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2022 IN TRANSPORTS”.  It will be presented to Piraeus Port Authority SA for its record-breaking revenues and profits in the year under review.

The award will be received by the President of PPA, YU Zeng Gang

12:10-12:30
Sept 19, 2023
Brunch and Networking Break
Brunch and Networking Break
The first break, also an opportunity for discussion with other delegates.
12:30-13:45
Sept 19, 2023
Railways - ports - freight centers
Railways - ports - freight centers
Representatives of railway companies, port infrastructure authorities and freight centers discuss ‘the day after’ of the combined transports.

Participants to this panel:

  • – Ioanna Tsiaparikou, President, Railway Regulatory Authority (RAS)
  • – Panagiotis Terezakis, CEO, Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE)
  • – Maurizio Capotorto, Chief Executive Officer and Country Manager,
  •     Hellenic Train
  • – Panos Moschandreou, COPELOUZOS GROUP representative –
  •     Thriasio Rail Freight Terminal Center
  • – Constantinos Kesentes, President, GAIΑOSE S.A.
  • – Vassilis Maglaras, CEO, Thriasio Logistics Center
  • – Stelios Archontakis, CEO, VTG Rail Logistics Hellas

Panel moderator: Olga Klontza, journalist

 

13:45-14:30
Sept 19, 2023
Lunch Break - Networking
Lunch Break - Networking
The second break, for the necessary lunch, and another opportunity to connect and network with other delegates.

14:30-15:15
Sept 19, 2023
The increasing penetration of technology in transports - Fire chats
The increasing penetration of technology in transports - Fire chats
How technology “takes the lead” in enhancing transport efficiency. Actions taken for the digitization of the sector.

Participants to this panel:

  • – Dimosthenis Anagnostopoulos, Secretary General for Information Systems &
  •     Digital Governance, Hellenic Ministry of Digital Governance
  • – Thanos Falagas, Director, Β2Β Marketing, CRM & Channel Management, OTE
  •     Group
  • – Ioannis Mertzanis, CEO, Space Hellas
  • – Wings Ict Solutions representative

Panel moderator: Olga Klontza, journalist

15:15-16:30
Sept 19, 2023
The modern trends of urban and peri-urban mobility
The modern trends of urban and peri-urban mobility
Greek cities are evolving, requiring advanced urban and peri-urban mobility services.

Participants to this panel:

  • – Ioannis Xifaras, Secretary General of Transport, Ministry of Infrastructure
  •     and Transport
  • –  George Spiliopoulos, CEO, OASA (Athens Urban Transport Organisation)
  • – Athanasios Kottaras, Managing Director, Urban Rail Transport (STASY)
  • – Stefanos Agiasoglou, Chairman BoD and CEO, OSY
  • – Nikos Kouretas, CEO, HELLENIC METRO S.A.
  • – Dimos Sapidis, CEO, Siemens Mobility Greece
  • – Giannis Valavanis, Director, Metro & Rail Projects, Hill International

Panel moderator: Fay Chrysochoou, journalist ANT1

 

16:30-16:45
Sept 19, 2023
Special Award
Special Award
A “Special Award” for the transport of perishable products will be presented to UTC International Transport S.A.

16:45-17:45
Sept 19, 2023
The rapidly growing dynamics of freight transport
The rapidly growing dynamics of freight transport
Τhe development of e-commerce and the new requirements of B2B and B2C transactions are ‘redefining’ the model of transport, bringing about a barrage of investments.

Participants to this panel:

  • – Athanasios Ziliaskopoulos, Chairman, Hellenic Republic Asset Development
  •     Fund S.A. (TAIPED) / Chairman, Hellenic Council for Logistics Development
  •     and Competitiveness
  • – Georgia Ayfantopoulou, Research Director / Deputy Director –  Hellenic
  •     Institute of Transport (HIT) / Centre for Research and Technology Hellas
  •     (CERTH)
  • – Stefanos Agiopoulos, Managing Director, DB SCHENKER S.A.
  • – Sokratis Baltas, Operations Director, REDEPLAN S.A.
  • – Yiannis Samoladas, Managing Director, TRUCK & CARGO INSURANCE

Panel moderator: Fanis Zois, Naftemporiki

 

 

10:00-11:00
Sept 20, 2023
The challenge of Infrastructure maintenance
The challenge of Infrastructure maintenance
The construction of infrastructure projects has created a new need, that of their maintenance and operation. How can we maintain our existing infrastructure at a high level?

Participants to this panel:

  • – Konstantinos Magoulas, Secretary General of Infrastructure
  • – Despina Kallidromitou, President, SEGM
  • – Sergios Lambropoulos, President, Hellenic Construction Industry Council
  •     (ESBYK)
  • – Michael Panagopoulos, Vice President, GDM Assets

Panel moderator: Regina Savourdou, journalist, ERT

 

11:00-12:00
Sept 20, 2023
Urban mobility is 'redifined'
Urban mobility is 'redifined'
Urban mobility is changing, as modern cities demand more complex and “personalized” services.

Participants to this panel:

  • – Charalambos Damaskos, President, STASY
  • – Thanos Tsianos, Secretary General, SES
  • – Kimon Logothetis, Traffic Management Advisor – Region of Attica

Panel moderator:  Vaso Koutsoumba, journalist, Athens-Macedonian News Agency

 

 

 

12:00-13:00
Sept 20, 2023
Institutional organization of the Infrastructure section and degrees, a question of decades
Institutional organization of the Infrastructure section and degrees, a question of decades
This session deals with the institutional classification of the technical companies of the sector as well as the review of degrees, on the basis of which the sector is organized.

Participants to this panel:

  • – Andreas Gerakakis, President, SATE
  • – Maria Tsiompanou, President, PESEDE
  • – Michail Daktylidis, President, Panhellenic Association of Engineers
  •     Contractors of Public Works (PEDMEDE) – Vice-President, FIEC

Panel moderator: Regina Savourdou, journalist, ERT

 

 

13:00-14:00
Sept 20, 2023
Current challenges in road freight transport and logistics
Current challenges in road freight transport and logistics
Industry entities / executives share their views on the existing challenges, such as the lack of human resources, inflationary pressures, the rearrangement of flows in the supply chain, etc.

Participants to this panel:

  • – Dimitris Patsios, General Manager, AMVIR
  • – Nikos Argyrides, Chairman, Association of International Freight
  •     Forwarders & Logistics Enterprises of Greece (SYNDDE&L)
  • – Dimitrios Katsochis, Member of BoD, Hellenic Chambers & Business
  •     Transport Association (EESYM)

 

Panel moderator:  Vaso Koutsoumba, journalist, Athens-Macedonian News Agency

 

 

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George Tsounis

US Ambassador to the Greek Republic

Alexandra Sdoukou

Deputy Minister of Environment & Energy

Nikos Tachiaos

Deputy Minister of Infrastructure to the Infrastructure and Transport Ministry

Christina Alexopoulou

Deputy Minister of Transport to the Infrastructure and Transport Ministry

Vicky Loizou

General Secretary Private Investments, Ministry of Development

Panagiotis Skiadas

Senior Sustainability Director, Viohalco

Konstantinos Magoulas

General Secretary of Infrastructure to the Infrastructure and Transport Ministry

Georgios Stasinos

President, Technical Chamber of Greece

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