Delphi Economic Forum: Returns to his hometown after two years

The annual event of the Delphi Economic Forum under the auspices of the President of the Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, returns to its hometown of Delphi after two years and will last from Wednesday to Saturday, April 6-9, 2022.

As stated in today’s press conference the founder and president of the Delphi Forum, Symeon Tsomokos, in these first seven years of its presence the Forum has managed to gain a significant international reach and ambition is over time to further strengthen its role and its influence, as is the case with other similar international Forums with a long history. The basic conditions are there, we are a few steps for the Delphi Forum to be the step where they will discuss and reach convergences on major issues concerning Europe and the Mediterranean region and the Balkans, said Mr. Tsomokos.

The 7th Delphi Economic Forum entitled “New Realities” will be held with the physical presence of speakers, sponsors and delegates, while for the event will be strictly observed all the necessary health precautions for the pandemic.

The conference will be attended by the Greek Prime Minister, and will be attended by more than 500 speakers from 32 countries, including Tatiana Valovaya, Secretary-General of the United Nations in Geneva, European Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Paolo Gentiloni, Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD; Klaus Regling, CEO of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM); Jean Claude Trichet; Honorary Chairman of the Board of the Bruegel Institute; Mary Burce Warlick, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency; Dr. Rosa Balfour, Director of Carnegie Europe; Prime Ministers from Europe; European Commissioners; Ministers;

The event will seek to explore answers to the most pressing issues of our time such as how to build better and more resilient societies after the pandemic crisis, how societies will escape the pitfalls of division and resentment, and how correlations are changing in an ever-changing geopolitical environment in the field of foreign policy, security, economy.

The thematic pillars of the Forum cover a range ranging from geopolitical and international security, the future of Europe, sustainability and climate change, technology, to education and culture, in the light of the latest developments.

The agenda of the Forum, as announced, is formed in collaboration with think tanks and organizations from Greece and abroad, such as the World Bank, the European Commission, Chatham House, the Atlantic Council, the Wilfried Martens Center, the Bruegel Institute, the London School of Economics and more.

The main axes and thematic discussions of the 7th Delphi Economic Forum will be:

Global security: The geopolitical chessboard is becoming increasingly complex and unstable, forcing us to consider the possibility of a world in a state of permanent uncertainty. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, US-China rivalry in the Indo-Pacific region, and the global energy crisis pose new challenges to policymakers and actors around the world.

Global economy: The global economy is facing dire challenges, mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 crisis, rising inflation and energy costs, which are a time bomb in creating the conditions for rapid and sustained recovery.

Climate emergency: Extreme weather events have already begun to be felt around the world and threaten to affect everything from the urban environment to water systems, migration trends, agriculture, forests, tourism, human health. and social conditions. Time is running out for humanity to formulate and implement a comprehensive response to the climate crisis and alleviate its tremendous impact on the natural environment and social structures.

EU: The future of the Union: Europe has experienced and continues to experience a multi-year period of successive, multifaceted crises that shake the political, economic and moral foundations of the bloc, bringing about unprecedented changes in Europe’s institutional architecture and political landscape. In the broader geopolitical field, Europe is struggling to find its place between the US and Chinese hegemons and to balance the strong relationship with Russia and Turkey.

Technological Change and Economic Transformation: Globalization is becoming more and more digital. But while often heralded as a catalyst for stimulating global growth, technological change has not yet made full use of its potential for boosting productivity, promoting education and promoting culture.

Greece again – The path to a strong and steady recovery: After Covid-19, rising inflation and the energy crisis are causing a “pandemic of uncertainty”. This is not an ordinary economic recession. Fundamental changes in consumer behavior, supply chains and market paths are driving companies out of balance. While uncertainty prevails, there is an urgent need to discuss ways out and how Greece will redefine its economic and business strategy. The recovery of the Greek economy depends on the dynamic participation of the country in the modern processes of globalization.

People & Society: We live in a world of acute social change. Demographic and income imbalances between the developed and developing worlds remain and widen. New social norms are emerging as the younger generations come to the fore to claim social power and to project their own concerns to society at large. Technological developments are changing the nature of work, social relations and traditional power structures. These trends are forcing both governments and businesses to embark on a fundamental rethinking of the way things are done if they are to maintain their relevance.

On the Forum website (www.delphiforum.gr) those interested can be informed about the sections and all the thematic discussions that will take place at the four-day Forum in April, as well as the 500 and more distinguished personalities – confirmed speakers from Greece and abroad.

The attendance of the online Forum is free by registering at delphiforum.gr