Delphi ΤΟΛΚΣ

Can a sports event redefine a city’s economic and cultural future? Chaired by Dora Panteli (Novasport), "Mega-Events as a Strategic Economic Catalyst: The Case of the EuroLeague Final Four 2026" explores how short-term global attention can be converted into a lasting legacy for a host city.

This conversation portrays the Final Four in Athens as more than just a weekend basketball tournament. Outlining the massive scale of the event, Dejan Bodiroga (EuroLeague Basketball) and George Mavrikis (Euroleague Final 4 Athens 2026) unpack the mechanics of turning a mega-event into a long-term investment. Nikos Petrakis (Visa Greece) and Theodoros Papaloukas (Basketball Incubation) talk about the critical infrastructure required for operational excellence. What are the steps needed to maximize visitor engagement and transform a weekend tournament into an economic engine?

How Should We Really Guide Our Children? Spyros Theodoropoulos, Chairman of the Board of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV), Eleni Vrettou (CEO of CrediaBank) and George Doukidis (Professor of Management Science & Technology at the Athens University of Economics & Business) discuss with Byron Nicolaides, Founder and CEO of PeopleCert, one of the most pressing questions for future generations, amidst the shifting landscapes of work and education.

Coinciding with the anniversary of Greece's Constitution, established many decades ago, the Delphi Economic Forum is bringing a highly interesting and timely discussion on Constitutional Revision back into the spotlight. This conversation took place at the 10th anniversary Delphi Economic Forum, in collaboration with Dianeosis.

Curious to hear insights directly from CERN? Tune into a forward-looking discussion with Constantinos Foudas, President of the CERN Council, Switzerland, in conversation with Andriana Paraskevopoulou, News Program Director at ERT.

Are Greece's core sectors—Tourism, Trade, Industry, and Services—in competition or collaboration? The Delphi Economic Forum, in partnership with the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV), hosted an insightful panel discussion to explore this crucial question. Featuring Spyros Theodoropoulos (Chairman of the Board, SEV), Eftichios Vassilakis (Chairman, AEGEAN and CEO, AUTOHELLAS), and Aristotelis Panteliadis (Chairman & CEO, METRO SA), and led by Nikos Vettas (General Director, IOBE). 

Tune in to understand the dynamic interplay shaping the Greece's future

This week marks what would have been the 89th birthday of former Prime Minister Costas Simitis, who passed away last January. Simitis dedicated over 60 years to public service in Greece, and his political ideas and insights remain highly relevant today. The Delphi Economic Forum paid tribute to his legacy at the 10th annual meeting.