Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.

Featuring

Katerina Tsamouri
Anchorwoman
Star Channel

Speakers

Chris Wright
Secretary
US Department of Energy

Stavros Papastavrou
Minister for Environment and Energy
Hellenic Republic

Moderated by

Sia Kosioni
Anchorwoman and Journalist
SKAI TV

Featuring 

Ante Šušnjar
Minister of the Economy
Croatia

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted a comprehensive reassessment of Europe’s energy security framework and the long-term resilience of its gas markets. The accelerated phaseout of Russian gas has, in turn, created new opportunities for regional integration and cross-border energy connectivity. As European countries work to phase out their reliance on Russian gas, they are ramping up imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from trusted partners and investing in domestic LNG infrastructure, interconnections, and storage capacity.

While these measures have laid the groundwork for a more diversified and resilient European energy system, persistent regulatory and technical barriers continue to hinder the emergence of a fully integrated gas market. Initiatives such as the Vertical Corridor demonstrate the strategic potential of multinational collaboration to enhance energy security, diversify supply routes, and mitigate vulnerability to external disruptions.

This panel will examine how sustained transatlantic cooperation, harmonized regulatory frameworks, and targeted infrastructure investment can collectively advance Europe’s transition toward a more interconnected, competitive, and secure energy landscape.

Speakers

Khary Cauthen
Vice President, Federal Government Affairs
Cheniere Energy

Maria Rita Galli
Chief Executive Officer
Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator (DEFSA)

Fred Hutchison
President and Chief Executive Officer
USLNG Association (LNG Allies)

Vladimir Malinov
Chief Executive Officer
Bulgartransgaz

Maxim Timchenko
Chief Executive Officer
DTEK

Moderated by

Gregor Weinzettel
Director, EMEX
Vice President, Narodna Rada

Please join us for a coffee break.

Government: Drivers of growth–a tale of Greece

Stavros Papastavrou
Minister for Environment and Energy
Hellenic Republic

Dimitris Papastergou
Minister of Digital Governance
Hellenic Republic

Kyriakos Pierrakakis
Minister of Economy Finance
Hellenic Republic 

Vassilis Kikilias
Minister of Maritime & Island Policy
Hellenic Republic

Moderated by

Mara Zacharea
News Anchor and News Manager
Star Channel

Industry perspectives: Turning vision into action

Kostantinos Sifnaios
Vice President and Managing Director
Gastrade S.A.

Andreas Shiamishis
Chief Executive Officer
HelleniQ Energy

Panos Xenokostas
President and Chief Executive Officer
ONEX Shipyards and Technologies Group; Hellenic Shipyards Association

Konstantinos Xifaras
Chief Executive Officer
Public Gas Corporation of Greece (DEPA) SA

Moderated by

Stelios Fragos
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Member
Hellenic Infrastructure Investment Fund

Featuring

Doug Burgum
Secretary
US Department of the Interior

Introduced by

Kimberly Guilfoyle
US Ambassador to Greece
United States

Please join us for lunch.

Meeting the world’s growing demand for affordable, reliable, and secure energy will depend on the ability to mobilize unprecedented levels of investment. Our growing energy system requires massive capital deployment across every link of the supply chain. However, there exist financing gaps, both structural and circumstantial, that continue to constrain progress.

Unlocking capital for energy infrastructure demands new models of strategies and collaboration among governments, investors, and development finance institutions. Using blended finance, policy de-risking mechanisms, and transparency in regulations governments can attract more private participation. Simultaneously, aligning global capital flow with long-term resilience ensures that investments not only meet future energy demand and support secure supply chains, but also strengthen economic stability.

This panel will examine innovative financing frameworks, multilateral partnerships, and institutional reforms that can bridge the financing gap for energy infrastructure. By exploring strategies to reduce risk in investments, attract private capital, and build bankable projects, it will highlight how stakeholders can lay the financial backbone of a secure, interconnected energy future.

Speakers

Conor Coleman
Head of Investment
US International Development Finance Corporation

Ioannis Tsakiris
Vice President
European Investment Bank

Jeff Wilson
Senior Advisor for Energy Dominance, Office of the President and Chairman
Export-Import Bank of the US

Derek Wong
Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs
Excelerate Energy

Moderated by

John D. Saracakis
President
American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce

Featuring

Jacob Helberg
Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs
United States

Moderated by

Landon Derentz
Vice President for Energy & Infrastructure, Morningstar Chair for Global Energy Security, and Senior Director, Global Energy Center
Atlantic Council

As nations race to harness the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, strengthening energy supply through greater interconnectivity is essential to realizing AI’s full potential for global economic advancement. The surge of power-intensive data centers emerging worldwide has upended earlier assumptions of stable energy demand. As the United States and the world move toward an AI-powered future, modernizing and expanding energy grids infrastructure offers a critical chance to fuel technological innovation.

Collaboration between policymakers, technology companies, and energy and power industries is essential to revitalize energy partnerships, fortify transmission capacity, and drive the development and deployment of AI. This panel will explore how the growing intersection of AI development and energy security is reshaping economic strategy and emphasizing the need for scalable, reliable and sustainable power systems to usher in the next wave of technological progress.

Speakers

Manousos Manousakis
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO)

Kalin Peshov
Chairman of the Management Board
Glavbolgarstroy Holding (GBS)

Georgios Stassis
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Public Power Corporation

Moderated by

Landon Derentz
Vice President for Energy & Infrastructure, Morningstar Chair for Global Energy Security, and Senior Director, Global Energy Center
Atlantic Council

As global electricity demand surges and economies become increasingly digital, interconnected, and AI-driven, the resilience of energy systems has become a defining test of national security. Today’s power grids face a dual challenge: contending with the rise of physical vulnerabilities, as well as sophisticated cyber threats, capable of crippling critical infrastructure and threatening lives. Building long-term energy resilience will require hardening assets protection and the ability to anticipate, absorb, and adapt to disruptions.

Ensuring reliable performance in the face of both natural shocks and deliberate attacks requires strengthening cybersecurity defenses, modernizing grid architecture, and embedding redundancy across supply chains. Equally important is the fostering of global cooperation to secure and expand the production of key grid components such as transformers and power electronics, which will play an increasingly vital role as energy and digital systems continue to evolve. This panel will examine how coordinated efforts among governments, industry leaders, and international partners can safeguard the critical materials and technologies necessary to advance secure, resilient, and adaptable energy systems.

Speakers

Matt Armstrong
Vice President, Global Government & Regulatory Affairs 
Baker Hughes

Julie Davis
Chargé d’Affaires a.i. to Ukraine and Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus
United States

Mykola Kolisnyk
Deputy Minister of Energy
Ukraine

Mathios Rigas
Chief Executive Officer
Energen

Moderated by

Joshua Volz
Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Europe, Eurasia, Africa, and Middle East Office of International Affairs
US Department of Energy

As the global energy landscape evolves, nuclear power is poised to play a pivotal role in meeting rising energy demand while supporting the transition to low-carbon energy systems. With nations worldwide seeking reliable and scalable energy sources, the European Union and the United States are uniquely positioned to lead through a partnership built on decades of cooperation in research, technology, and regulatory alignment.

Collaboration between the EU and US on nuclear projects, next-generation reactor technologies, advanced fuel cycles, and shared research will be critical to driving economic growth and enhancing energy security. By leveraging combined expertise and investment capacity, this partnership can accelerate innovation, deploy safer and more efficient nuclear solutions, and expand the role of nuclear energy in global power systems.

This panel will examine how strengthened cooperation across the Atlantic can advance these objectives, foster resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure, and shape the future of nuclear energy policy worldwide

Speakers

Cristian-Silviu Bușoi
Secretary of State, Ministry of Energy
Romania

Margaret Cosentino
Executive Vice President, Public Affairs 
Westinghouse

Aleshia Duncan
Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Cooperation in the Office of Nuclear Energy
US Department of Energy

Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer
GE Vernova

Wojciech Wrochna
Government Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure, Ministry of Energy
Poland

Moderated by

Maria G. Korsnick
President and Chief Executive Officer
Nuclear Energy Institute

Please join us for a reception immediately following the Business Forum.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.

Featuring

Katerina Tsamouri
Correspondent & Anchor Woman
Star Channel

Featuring

Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Prime Minister
Hellenic Republic

Featuring

Chris Wright
Secretary
US Department of Energy

Introduced by

Stavros Papastavrou
Minister for Environment and Energy
Hellenic Republic

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, LNG has become a critical element of regional energy security in Central and Eastern Europe. Countries across the region have expanded LNG infrastructure to diversify supply routes, strengthen resilience, and enhance their strategic positions within global energy markets. This discussion will examine how key projects, such as the Alexandroupolis and Klaipėda LNG terminals, are transforming regional energy landscapes, and will explore how investments in terminals, storage, transport networks, and supply chains are reshaping market dynamics, supporting industrial growth, and fostering opportunities for regional cooperation and competitiveness. By bringing together leading voices from these key regional players, the panel aims to provide practical insights into LNG’s role as both an economic driver and a strategic asset for energy security in Central and Eastern Europe.

Speakers

Ante Šušnjar
Minister of the Economy
Croatia

Nikos Tsafos
Deputy Minister of Energy, Ministry of Energy and Environment 
Hellenic Republic

Žygimantas Vaičiūnas
Minister of Energy
Lithuania

Wojciech Wrochna
Government Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure, Ministry of Energy
Poland

Péter Sztáray
State Secretary for Security Policy and Energy Security
Hungary

Moderated by

George Evgenidis
Anchorman
Star Channel

Speakers 

Svitlana Grynchuk
Minister of Energy
Ukraine

Ditte Juul Jørgensen
Director General for Energy
European Commission

Chris Wright
Secretary
US Department of Energy

Moderated by

Joshua Volz
Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Europe, Eurasia, Africa, and Middle East Office of International Affairs
US Department of Energy

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