The 4th Annual Working Conference of Komvos – Node: Networks of Global Hellenism will close with an address by the Governor of the Bank of Greece, Professor Yannis Stournaras. The Conference takes place on Monday, 23 November 2026, at the Karatzas Building of the National Bank of Greece in Athens. The full press release follows and is also available for download.
PRESS RELEASE
Athens, 13 October 2026
4th Annual Working Conference of Komvos – Networks of Global Hellenism
“Greece as a Hub for the Future: Innovation, Synergies and Growth”
The 4th Annual Working Conference of Komvos – Networks of Global Hellenism will conclude with a closing address by the Governor of the Bank of Greece, Professor Yannis Stournaras, on Monday, 23 November 2026, at the Karatzas Building of the National Bank of Greece.
With the vision of broadening Greece’s international footprint, scientists, entrepreneurs and representatives of the diaspora and of the country’s institutions are meeting for the fourth year. The aim is to highlight innovative approaches to upgrading Greece’s international role and connecting the country with global networks of knowledge, technology, finance and institutional expertise.
The head of the Conference, Komvos Vice-President Professor Michael Haliassos, states:
“The 4th Komvos Working Conference confirms the organisation’s role as a Think-Act force, designing and further developing initiatives that improve life in Greece and showcase the role Greece can play in an ever-changing international environment.”
Michael Haliassos, Vice-President of Komvos
What themes does the 4th Komvos Conference cover?
At the Conference, members of the academic and business communities from Greece and abroad take part in panels and working meetings linked to Komvos initiatives:
- Shipping in Transition (curated by Haris Antoniou)
- Social Sciences and Humanities (curated by Angelos Chaniotis)
- Artificial Intelligence, Education and Social Participation (curated by Nikos Mavridis)
- Biotechnology, Biomedicine and Applied Research (curated by Konstantinos Drosatos)
- ENNOIA: Financial Resilience and Better Decisions for Households (curated by Michael Haliassos)
- Working meeting: Greece in the New Space Environment (with Stamatios Krimigis, Adrianos Golemis and Anezina Solomonidou)
- Working meeting: Activating the Networks of Global Hellenism, and Quantum
Practical information for attendees
- Date: Monday, 23 November 2026, 11:30–19:00 (start at 12:00)
- Venue: Karatzas Building, National Bank of Greece, 82–84 Aiolou Street, Athens
- Admission: free, with mandatory pre-registration
- Registration: pre-registration form for the 4th Komvos Conference
- Language: Greek
- Live stream: Komvos YouTube channel
About Komvos
Komvos – Node: Networks of Global Hellenism is a non-profit organisation founded in 2022. Through its activities it connects people, ideas and networks of Hellenism in Greece and abroad, and acts as a catalyst for innovative initiatives in science, entrepreneurship, culture and sustainability, strengthening Greece’s international role.
Press contact
Dimitris Fragkoulis
dimitris.fragkoulis@komvos-node.org
