Economist Conferences – Greece
THE WORLD AHEAD 2025: ATHENS GALA DINNER
January 28th 2025 | Athenaeum Intercontinental, Athens
The World Ahead 2025 – Athens Gala Dinner
Just weeks into 2025, Donald Trump’s return to the American presidency is furiously upending established protocol. The American government’s relationship with its people, businesses and the rest of the world is being rapidly transformed. Elsewhere citizens of other countries, half of whom voted in elections last year, are also coming to terms with new governments, new conflicts, worsening climate change and the dramatic impact of new technologies on their lives. In a landscape of change and uncertainty, what does the rest of the year have in store?
Join The Economist in Athens on January 28th when Tom Standage, the deputy editor of The Economist and editor of The World Ahead 2025, will share his predictions for the year. The event will bring together intellectually curious readers of The Economist from business, government and academia as well as experts and motivating speakers from across Europe. After welcome drinks Mr Standage and his guests will discuss the events and trends to look out for this year. With a focus on the host country guests will also be asked for their insight, and foresight, about Greece’s future.
The evening’s programme includes considerable socialising and networking opportunities, a three-course dinner, question-and-answer sessions and a chance to test your own predictions —and win an exclusive prize. Book your table now for a unique evening of intelligent debate, networking and entertainment.
Speakers
Angeliki Frangou
Chairwoman and chief executive officer
Kostis Hatzidakis
Deputy prime minister
Evangelos Marinakis
Founder and chairman
Kenneth Rogoff
Maurits C. Boas professor
Tom Standage
Editor, The World Ahead 2026, deputy editor
Georgios Taniskidis
Chairman
Agenda
Registration and cocktails
The forces that will shape 2025
The editor of The World Ahead presents his forecasts for the year.
Tom Standage, editor, The World Ahead 2025, deputy editor, The Economist
Introduction of table quiz
What does 2025 have in store for the global economy?
Three expert speakers share their views on how geopolitics, the energy transition and the global economy will transform Greece,
Europe and the world in 2025.
Kenneth Rogoff, professor of Economics and Maurits C. Boas chair of International Economics, Harvard University; former chief economist, International Monetary Fund
Angeliki Frangou, chairwoman, chief executive officer, Navios Maritime Partners
Evangelos Marinakis, founder and chairman, Capital Maritime & Trading Corp
Dinner- First course is served
How can the Greek economy strengthen shared prosperity?
Last year was an impressive one for Greece’s economy. Greece ranks among the top five countries with the strongest economic performance in 2024, according to an analysis by The Economist. According to the data, Greece’s GDP grew by 3.7 percent from the 4th quarter of 2023 to the 3rd quarter of 2024. The country also saw a 10.6 percent rise in share prices from November 2023 to November 2024, while core consumer prices increased by 3.5 percent year-over-year. But can it continue to thrive in 2025? Experts from government and finance share what they see coming in the year ahead.
Kostis Hatzidakis, minister of economy and finance, Greece
George Taniskidis, chairman, Optima bank
Dinner - Main course and dessert are served
Winner of the quiz announced
Evening ends
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Option A: Conference sessions
€1.800 tax/VAT excl.
- Full 3-day conference
- 3 networking luncheons
- Coffee breaks
Option B: Conference sessions and dinners
€2.200 tax/VAT excl.
- Full 3-day conference 3
- networking luncheons coffee breaks and cocktail receptions
- 2 Gala Dinners
Corporate table
€7.500 tax/VAT excl./ table (8 seats)
- This option includes participation of 8 persons at: full 3-day conference 3 networking luncheons coffee breaks
Venue
Escape in a haven of relaxation and grandeur by the azure of the sea, delve in the pleasures of luxury and experience the epitome of indulgence in the dreamiest island-like resort of the Athenian Riviera. Nuzzled in a 72-acre private peninsula in the Athenian Riviera with stunning views to the Saronic Gulf, the 5 star Grand Resort Lagonissi exceeds all expectations of a luxury sea front summer resort.
Grand Resort Lagonissi 40th km Athens Sounion, Lagonissi Attica, Athens
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