TMEDE Organizes the 2nd International Conference “Redefining the Future Horizons: Designing Tomorrow’s Sustainable Strategies”

Konstantinos Makedos:

“Sustainable strategies for tomorrow—focused on resilient infrastructure, drought management, and strong economic growth—take center stage in today’s public discourse.”
The Engineers and Public Works Contractors Fund (TMEDE) is organizing the 2nd International Conference titled “Redefining the Future Horizons: Designing Tomorrow’s Sustainable Strategies,” which will take place on 9–10 December at the building of the Bank of Greece Employees’ Association, located at 16 Sina Street in Athens. The event is held under the auspices of the Bank of Greece and the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE), underscoring its high institutional significance and the elevated level of dialogue that TMEDE (Engineers and Public Works Contractors Fund) promotes in the critical field of sustainable development.
Following last year’s success -which established the conference as an event of international prominence- the Conference returns with an even greater international scope, bringing together representatives of the Government, European institutions, and distinguished  speakers from Greece and abroad. Its objective is to outline the strategies that will define infrastructure resilience and the green transition in the decades ahead, integrating climate risk as a pivotal parameter for shaping policies and actions toward a sustainable future.
At a time when climate challenges and natural resource management increasingly and decisively influence everyday life, TMEDE places at the forefront of public debate the formulation of a green development agenda—highlighting crucial issues such as drought, the resilience of critical infrastructure, and modern environmental management. At the core of the discussion, are realistic pathways toward a sustainable economy, the necessity of integrating climate risk into infrastructure planning, strategies for cooperation among the State, the market, and the scientific community, as well as the financial instruments needed to implement the interventions required by this new era.
The Conference will be opened by the Deputy Minister to The Prime Minister & Spokesman of the Hellenic Government  Mr. Pavlos Marinakis, who will outline the national perspective on “Redefining the Future Horizons.” The official inauguration will be delivered by the Governor of the Bank of Greece, Mr. Yannis Stournaras, signaling the launch of a two-day high-level dialogue on climate adaptation, financing next-generation resilient infrastructure, and transitioning to a sustainable development model that aligns scientific knowledge with practice and social responsibility.
Government representatives participating include Ministers Christos Dimas, (Minister of Infrastructure & Transport) Takis Theodorikakos,(Minister of Development)  Dimitris Papastergiou, (Minister of Digital Governance) Nikos Papathanasis,(Alternate Minister at the Ministry of Economy and Finance)  Konstantinos Kyranakis, (Alternate Minister for Transport in Greece) and Nikos Tachiaos,(Deputy Minister of Infrastructure & Transport) contributing interventions on national policies concerning infrastructure, climate adaptation, digital transformation, and investment acceleration. The contribution of local government is also crucial, with the participation of the Mayors of Athens and Thessaloniki, Haris Doukas and Stelios Angeloudis, as well as the Regional Governors of the Peloponnese and Western Macedonia, Dimitris Ptochos and Giorgos Amanatidis.
The Conference will be honored by the participation of Mr. Ioannis Tsakiris, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), placing European financing policy at the core of the essential investments required for resilient infrastructure and sustainable development.
Among the distinguished speakers are the following:
  • Giorgos Stasinοs (President, Technical Chamber of Greece – TEE)
  • Alexandros Exarchou (Chairman and CEO – Aktor Group)
  • Charalampos Sachinis (Chief Executive Officer – EYDAP)
  • Eleni Vrettou (Chief Executive Officer – CrediaBank)
  • Ismini Papakirillou  (Chief Executive Officer of Hellenic Development Bank – HDB)
  • Panagiotis Stampoulidis (Executive Μember – Deputy CEO – Growthfund)
  • Loukia Sarantis (President of the Federation of Greek Industries)
  • Thanasis Tsianos (President of the Hellenic Institute of Transportation Engineers – SES)
The Conference is further enriched by internationally renowned academics, including:
  • Prof. Regina Gonthier (President, International Union of Architects – UIA)
  • Academician/Prof Paolo Desideri (President International Academy of Architecture – IAA )
  • George Pagoulatos (Ambassador of Greece to the OECD and Professor at the Athens University of Economics and Business)
  • Prof. Konstantinos Kartalis (Professor of Environmental and Climate Physics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and Member of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change
  • Prof. Peter Droege (Professor, University of Liechtenstein; former President of EUROSOLAR)
  • Platonas Stylianou (President of the European Council of Civil Engineers (ECCE)
As stated by Mr. Konstantinos Makedos, President of the Engineers’ and Public Works Contractors’ Fund (TMEDE):
“The 2nd International Conference of TMEDE represents a key alliance among the State, the scientific community, the engineering world, the financial sector, and the business community, aimed at delivering realistic, actionable responses to the pressing challenges of our time.  Designing and implementing sustainable strategies -linking strong economic growth and technological innovation with institutional cooperation and financing mechanisms- requires immediate and coordinated action. In parallel, it underscores the necessity of integrating climate resilience into infrastructure, construction, and investment planning. Redefining the Future Horizons’ stands as a dynamic hub for dialogue, incorporating the international perspective on the sustainable solutions required for tomorrow’s projects.”
For detailed information on the program and participants, please visit: future-horizons.gr
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