{"id":12809,"date":"2025-05-20T20:57:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T17:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itcgreece.gr\/?p=12809"},"modified":"2025-05-20T21:03:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T18:03:03","slug":"save-the-dates-september-22-24-for-itc-2025-8th-infrastructure-and-transport-conference-check-this-years-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itcgreece.gr\/en\/save-the-dates-september-22-24-for-itc-2025-8th-infrastructure-and-transport-conference-check-this-years-agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"[SAVE THE DATES] September 22-24, for ITC 2025 &#8211; 8th Infrastructure and Transport Conference &#8211; Check this year&#8217;s agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With over 80 distinguished speakers from Greece and abroad, <strong>ITC 2025 \u2013 8th Infrastructure and Transport Conference<\/strong> will take place on September 22, 23, and 24, co-organized by the websites <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ypodomes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#0053a1\" class=\"has-inline-color\">ypodomes.com<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metaforespress.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#0053a1\" class=\"has-inline-color\">metaforespress.gr<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s conference is expected to attract over 1,200 delegates, while online visits are estimated at around 11,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"8\u03bf \u03a3\u03c5\u03bd\u03ad\u03b4\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf \u03a5\u03c0\u03bf\u03b4\u03bf\u03bc\u03ce\u03bd \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u039c\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03c6\u03bf\u03c1\u03ce\u03bd - ITC 2025 - Save the dates\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DiaNVvvvSUo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Monday, September 22, at 20:00, the <strong>Opening Gala<\/strong> will be held at the <strong>Megaron Athens International Conference Centre, <\/strong>Banquet Hall. This is a closed event, intended for speakers, sponsors, and supporters of the conference, during which the opening remarks will take place, with the participation of senior officials from the Greek government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier the same day (September 22), four online panels will be held from 10:00 to 14:00, mainly involving institutional stakeholders from the two sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Tuesday, September 23, and Wednesday, September 24, the main sessions of ITC 2025 will take place at the <strong>Megaron Athens International Conference Centre <\/strong>(Banquet Hall), featuring over 80 speakers, 1,500 delegates, and 18 exhibitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Infrastructure Day Program (Tuesday, September 23)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Infrastructure Day at ITC 2025 begins with an opening address and the <strong>screening of the official video<\/strong> for this year\u2019s conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three panel discussions will follow, titled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Why does the future of major projects belong to Metro and Railway works.&#8221;<\/strong> Featured guests include the General Secretary of Infrastructure, Dimitris Anagnopoulos, and representatives from Elliniko Metro, OSE\/ERGOSE, and engineering consulting firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Natural Gas Infrastructure: Greece as a crossroads for Europe \u2013 the penetration of natural gas into the Greek market.&#8221;<\/strong> Guest speaker: Deputy Minister of Energy, Nikos Tsafos, along with representatives from relevant companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Private Construction: Major investments in the country\u2019s real estate sector \u2013 How close are we to the European average?&#8221;<\/strong> Speakers include representatives from real estate investment companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the first break, the <strong>\u201cPROJECT OF THE YEAR 2024\u201d Award<\/strong> will be presented, going to the <strong>Thessaloniki Metro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The award will be received by <strong>Elliniko Metro<\/strong>, the consortium <strong>AKTOR-WEBUILD-HITACHI<\/strong>, and the <strong>Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport<\/strong> as the supervising authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next is the <strong>\u201cConstructions\u2019 Roundtable\u201d<\/strong>, with participation from top executives of Greece&#8217;s leading construction groups and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. Invited guests include the Infrastructure and Transport Minister, Christos Dimas, the president of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE), Giorgos Stasinos, and representatives from the four major construction groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After lunch, the following panels will take place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Challenges and opportunities arising from the growth of construction for Greek industries.&#8221;<\/strong> Guest: Deputy Minister of Industry, Anna Mani, and representatives of major Greek industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Major investments in real estate logistics in Attica and Thessaloniki.&#8221;<\/strong> Invited are representatives from logistics-focused real estate investment firms and engineering consultants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Flagship projects with a new orientation \u2013 What is the next day for the country\u2019s infrastructure?&#8221;<\/strong> Guest: Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Nikos Tachiaos, alongside company and consultancy representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first day concludes with <strong>Cocktail Meet &amp; Greet<\/strong>, held in the exhibition area from 17:00 to 19:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transport Day Program (Wednesday, September 24)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Transport Day  at ITC 2025 begins with the opening address and the <strong>screening of the official conference video<\/strong>, followed by a <strong>discussion with the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panel discussions to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greek ports, ships and ferries: The focus on the renewal of the fleet and the modernization of the port infrastructure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Air Transport: The challenges to ensure the upward path<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, the \u201cCompany of the Year in Transport \u2013 2024\u201d Award will be presented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the first break, there will be a discussion with the Deputy Minister of Transport, Konstantinos Kyranakis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More panels will follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Freight Transport \u2013 Logistics \u2013 Postal \/ Courier Services: The increase of investments and the escalation of competition&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The new era in Smart Cities&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Transport Day will conclude with the panel:  &#8220;Modern approaches to sustainable urban mobility.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B2B Meeting Opportunities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>ITC \u2013 Infrastructure &amp; Transport Conference<\/strong> is widely recognized as the largest and most significant domestic conference event for the two sectors, with strong participation from both Greek and international speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, ITC 2025 will again offer opportunities for B2B meetings through a specially designed app. Participants can register and hold online meetings for about three months \u2013 before and after the conference \u2013 in addition to on-site meetings during the event at the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the official conference website, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itcgreece.gr\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#0053a1\" class=\"has-inline-color\">itcgreece.gr<\/span><\/a>, attendees can view the program, available sponsorships, access information to Megaron Athens, and stay updated on news related to the upcoming event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Some key stats from ITC 2024 \u2013 7th Infrastructure &amp; Transport Conference:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>3 days of conference activities<\/li><li>Over 11,000 live stream views<\/li><li>1,500 attendees in person<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-8372260e-9549-45eb-a4b4-3064f220d64d\"><li>2 closed events with 500 invited guests<\/li><li>1 venue: Megaron Athens International Conference Centre<\/li><li>20 sessions<\/li><li>80 speakers<\/li><li>70+ sponsors<\/li><li>18 exhibitor booths<\/li><li>3 awards<\/li><li>Auspices from 5 ministries<\/li><li>Support from 25 organizations<\/li><li>Speakers from 4 different countries<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With over 80 distinguished speakers from Greece and abroad, ITC 2025 \u2013 8th Infrastructure and Transport Conference will take place on September 22, 23, and 24, co-organized by the websites ypodomes.com&nbsp;and metaforespress.gr. This year\u2019s conference is expected to attract over 1,200 delegates, while online visits are estimated at around 11,000. 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