Agenda

September 22, 2025 - Web-only panels

10:00-11:00
Sept 22, 2025
The day after in Construction following the decisions of the New Building Regulation (NOK)
The day after in Construction following the decisions of the New Building Regulation (NOK)
Invited are:

– Mat Santamouris, Distinguished Professor at Anita Lawrence Chair High Performance Architecture, School Built Environment – Faculty Art Design and Architecture, University New South Wales, Sydney Australia
– Alexandros M. Nikitas, Founder & General Manager, TORSION

11:00-12:00
Sept 22, 2025
Addressing the traffic problem in Athens and Thessaloniki
Addressing the traffic problem in Athens and Thessaloniki
12:00-13:00
Sept 22, 2025
The digital era on construction sites – New trends in materials
The digital era on construction sites – New trends in materials
Invited are:

– Yota Paparidou, President of the Board of Directors, SEPE
– Ioannis Aspirtakis, General Manager, ErgoProlipsis
– Ioannis Ladopoulos, Vice President A’ of SEGM

September 22, 2025 - Opening Gala - Megaron Athens International Conference Centre

20:00-22:00
Sept 22, 2025
Opening Gala - Banquet Hall, Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Closed event for speakers and sponsors (by invitation only).

Invited as speakers are:

– Christos Dimas, Minister of Infrastructure & Transport
– Konstantinos Kyranakis, Alternate Minister for Transport

– Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy.

September 23, 2025 - Infrastructure Day - Megaron Athens International Conference Centre

09:00-09:30
Sept 23, 2025
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 2025 – 8th Infrastructure & Transport Conference.

 

09:30-09:45
Sept 23, 2025
Conference Opening
Conference Opening
– Nikos Karagiannis, Journalist, ypodomes.com
– Fotis Fotinos, Journalist, metaforespress.gr

 

09:45-10:25
Sept 23, 2025
Road works or works on Fixed Track Systems? What is the future of Public Works?
Road works or works on Fixed Track Systems? What is the future of Public Works?
Invited are:

– Dimitris Anagnopoulos, General Secretary of Infrastructure
– Nikos Kouretas, CEO, Elliniko Metro
– Christos Palios, CEO, OSE – Hellenic Railways MAE
– Panayiotis Papanikolas, Chairman & CEO at Olympia Odos S.A., Chairman at GEFYRA S.A, Country Director Greece for VINCI Concessions S.A.

Panel moderator: Marianna Tzanne, journalist, Proto Thema

10:30-11:10
Sept 23, 2025
Natural Gas Infrastructure: Greece as a crossroads for Europe - the penetration of natural gas into the Greek market
Natural Gas Infrastructure: Greece as a crossroads for Europe - the penetration of natural gas into the Greek market
Invited are:

– Nikos Tsafos, Deputy Minister of Energy, Ministry of Environment and Energy
– DESFA
– DEPA
– Enaon Eda
– Nick Liapis, Operations Director, Energy Division, Hill International
– Nikos Kotoulas, Chief Project Officer “Samaras & Associates SA – Consulting Engineers”

Panel moderator: Chrysa Liangou, journalist, Kathimerini

11:10-11:50
Sept 23, 2025
The great comeback of private construction: Major investments in the country’s real estate sector
The great comeback of private construction: Major investments in the country’s real estate sector
Invited are:
– Costanzo Graffi, Europe Contractors Partnerships Lead, AECOM
– Lamda Development
– Dimand
– GEK TERNA Group
– Fotis Gioftsios, Vice President & CEO, Ten Brinke Hellas
– Vasiliki Kazazi, CEO, TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD)

Panel moderator: Stefania Souki, journalist, Proto Thema and newmoney.gr

11:50-12:10
Sept 23, 2025
Coffee break
Coffee break
Coffee break and a chance to engage with other delegates.

12:10-12:20
Sept 23, 2025
“PROJECT OF THE YEAR 2024” Award
“PROJECT OF THE YEAR 2024” Award
“PROJECT OF THE YEAR 2024” is the Metro of Thessaloniki.

The award will be received by Elliniko Metro, the consortium AKTOR-WEBUILD-HITACHI, and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport as the supervising authority.

12:20-12:25
Sept 23, 2025
“CONSTRUCTION ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR 2024” Special Award
“CONSTRUCTION ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR 2024” Special Award
The “Construction Achievement of the Year 2024” Special Award goes to TITAN Group for its contribution to the Thessaloniki Metro project. The Group supported all phases of construction, contributing with its specialized products to the quality and long-term durability of a technically demanding project.
12:25-13:55
Sept 23, 2025
Constructions' Round Table: What is the potential of the State and the Market under the current circumstances?
Constructions' Round Table: What is the potential of the State and the Market under the current circumstances?
The established “Constructions’ Round Table” is back to review the new challenges.  

Invited are:

– Christos Dimas, Infrastructure and Transport Minister
– Georgios Stasinos, President of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE)
– Georgios Perdikaris, Chairman of BoD, TERNA S.A.
– Anastasios Aranitis, Director-General, AKTOR Group
– Konstantinos Mitzalis, Managing Director, AVAX
– Dinos Benroubi, Vice-President & CEO, METKA

Panel moderator: Nikos Karagiannis, journalist, ypodomes.com

13:55-14:35
Sept 23, 2025
Lunch - Networking
Lunch - Networking
The second break for the necessary lunch and another opportunity to connect and network with other delegates.

14:35-15:05
Sept 23, 2025
What are the major challenges that remain in the country’s projects?
What are the major challenges that remain in the country’s projects?
The second “Constructions’ Round Table” with the participation of institutions of the technical sector. Which are the structural problems in studies and projects? What are the institutions proposing for large and small projects to run in the country?

Invited are:

– Athanasia Oikonomou, Chief for Infrastructure, New Democracy
– Zacharias Athousakis, Chairman, SATE
– Despina Kallidromitou, President, SEGM
– Konstantinos Goliopoulos, President, PEDMEDE

Panel moderator: Roi Haikou, ETAD

15:10-16:00
Sept 23, 2025
Challenges and opportunities arising from the growth of construction for Greek industries
Challenges and opportunities arising from the growth of construction for Greek industries
Invited are:

– Ministry of Development representative
– Antonis Karadeloglou, CEO, SIDENOR
– HELLENIC HALYVOURGIA representative
– Dimitris Chanis, CEO, HERACLES Group
– Sergio Sarafopoulos, General Manager, TITAN Greece
– Sokratis Baltas, Chairman of BoD – Operations Director, ReDePlan Consultants

Panel moderator: Nikos Roussanoglou, journalist, Kathimerini

16:00-16:35
Sept 23, 2025
The key real estate investments in logistics and large properties in Attica and Thessaloniki
The key real estate investments in logistics and large properties in Attica and Thessaloniki
Invited are:

– Panos Karpathios, CEO, KARPATHIOS DEVELOPMENT
– Premia Properties
– Thrasyvoulos Makios, CEO, OB Streem

Panel moderator: Christina Papagianni, journalist, mononews.gr

16:40-17:40
Sept 23, 2025
Flagship projects with a new orientation – What is the next day for the country's infrastructure
Flagship projects with a new orientation – What is the next day for the country's infrastructure
Invited are:

– Nikos Tachiaos, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure & Transport, responsible for infrastructure issues
– Petros Souretis, Executive Director, Executive BoD Member, GEK TERNA
– Gérard Mestrallet, Special Envoy of the French President for the IMEC Corridor and former CEO of Engie
– Konstantinos Makedos, President, TMEDE
– Panagiotis Stampoulidis, Deputy CEO, Growthfund
– Constantinos Kalergis, President & Managing Director, ROIKOS Engineering Consultants

Panel moderator: Teti Igoumenidi, journalist, Naftemporiki

September 23, 2025 - Cocktail Meet & Greet - Megaron Athens International Conference Centre

20:00-23:00
Sept 23, 2025
Cocktail Meet & Greet - Banquet Hall, Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Closed event  (by invitation only)

September 24, 2025 - Transport Day - Megaron Athens International Conference Centre

09:00 - 09:30
Sept 24, 2025
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 2025 – 8th Infrastructure & Transport Conference.
09:30 - 09:45
Sept 24, 2025
Conference Opening
Conference Opening
– Nikos Karagiannis, Journalist, ypodomes.com
– Fotis Fotinos, Journalist, metaforespress.gr
09:45 - 10:15
Sept 24, 2025
Conversation with the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Mr. Vassilis Kikilias
Conversation with the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Mr. Vassilis Kikilias
Conversation moderator: Fotis Fotinos, journalist, metaforespress.gr
10:15 - 11:00
Sept 24, 2025
Ferry Shipping - Maritime Transport - Ports: The renewal of the fleet and the port infrastructure
Ferry Shipping - Maritime Transport - Ports: The renewal of the fleet and the port infrastructure
-Apostolos Papapostolou, President, Regulatory Authority for Ports,

-Representative of Attica Group,

-Representative of PPA (Piraeus Port Authority),

-Ioannis Tsaras, CEO, Thessaloniki Port Authority,

-Representative of Celestyal,

-George Pavlatos, Senior Partner, Octane Management Consultants.

Panel Moderator: Anastasia Vamvaka, journalist at Eleftheros Typos

11:00 - 12:10
Sept 24, 2025
Air Transport: The challenges for the upward path
Air Transport: The challenges for the upward path
-Kalliopi Lykou, Deputy Governor, HCAA,

-Representative of HASP,

-Representative of AEGEAN,

-Representative of Athens International Airport,

-Representative of Fraport Greece,

-Alexandros Tsaktanis, Managing Director, Global Aviation.

Panel Moderator: Fotis Fotinos, journalist at metaforespress.gr

12:10 - 12:15
Sept 24, 2025
'COMPANY OF THE YEAR IN TRANSPORT - 2024' Award
'COMPANY OF THE YEAR IN TRANSPORT - 2024' Award
The award “COMPANY OF THE YEAR IN TRANSPORT – 2024”.
12:15 - 12:30
Sept 24, 2025
Brunch and Networking Break
Brunch and Networking Break
The first break, also an opportunity for discussion with other delegates.
12:30 - 12:45
Sept 24, 2025
Conversation with the Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr. Konstantinos Kyranakis
Conversation with the Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr. Konstantinos Kyranakis
Conversation moderator: Fotis Fotinos, journalist at metaforespress.gr
12:45 - 13:45
Sept 24, 2025
The necessary steps to Upgrade the European and the Greek Railway System
The necessary steps to Upgrade the European and the Greek Railway System
-Alberto Mazzola, Executive Director of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER),

-Georgia Ayfantopoulou, President, Greek Railway Authority (RAS),

-Representative of OSE (Hellenic Railways Organization),

-Roberto Rinaudo, CEO, Hellenic Train,

-Panagiotis Balomenos, CEO, GAIAOSE,

-Antonios Panagopoulos, CEO, PEARL.

Panel Moderator: Olga Klontza, journalist at BusinessDaily.gr

13:45 - 14:30
Sept 24, 2025
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 - 15:45
Sept 24, 2025
Freight Transport - Logistics - Postal / Courier Services: The New Landscape in a Demanding Environment
Freight Transport - Logistics - Postal / Courier Services: The New Landscape in a Demanding Environment
-Gregory Sklikas, CEO, ELTA Group (Hellenic Post),

-Thrasyvoulos Makios, CEO, OB Streem,

-Vassilis Maglaras, CEO “Thriasio Logistics Center”,

-George Velisiotis, CEO Speedex,

-Company Representative.

 Panel Moderator: Fanis Zois, journalist at Naftemporiki

15:45 - 16:30
Sept 24, 2025
Trends in Automotive Transport in Greece and the Penetration of Electrification and Hydrogen Mobility
Trends in Automotive Transport in Greece and the Penetration of Electrification and Hydrogen Mobility
-Manos Vrailas, President, Hellastron,

-Evangelos Bekiaris, President, CERTH,

-Dimitris Katsochis, Senior Manager, Head of Transport & Urban Planning, PLANET,

-Representative of an automobile company.

16:30 - 16:45
Sept 24, 2025
Conversation with the General Secretary of Transport, Stelios Sakaretsios
Conversation with the General Secretary of Transport, Stelios Sakaretsios
Conversation moderator: Fey Chrysochoou, journalist at ANT1
16:45 - 17:45
Sept 24, 2025
Urban Transport - Urban Mobility: Passengers Return, Expectations Expand
Urban Transport - Urban Mobility: Passengers Return, Expectations Expand
-George Spyliopoulos, CEO OASA (Athens Urban Transport Organization),

-Athanasios Kottaras, CEO STASY (Urban Rail Transport S.A.),

-Stefanos Agiasoglou, CEO OSY (Road Transport S.A.),

-Sarita Varouch, General Manager, UBER Greece,

-Aspa Topalidou, General Manager, FREENOW Greece.

Panel Moderator: Fai Chrysochoou, journalist at ANT1