The launch of the Zagori Impact Investing Forum, a platform to promote dialogue and collaboration, connecting innovative entrepreneurs with investors, government agencies, and European institutions, was announced by Envolve Entrepreneurship and Campaign Lab.

The Zagori Impact Investing Forum will take place on May 15-17, 2025, in Ioannina and Zagori, hosting representatives from the public and private sectors leading the way in sustainable innovation and social impact investing.

Co-founder of the forum and Managing Director of Campaign Lab, Gerasimos Zagoritis, said: “Our goal is to create a dynamic ecosystem where entrepreneurs, investors, and policy makers work together to harness the region’s potential. The Zagori Impact Investing Forum is not just a space for dialogue; it is a platform that turns ideas into action, momentum into progress.”

The Zagori Impact Investing Forum is based on the belief that business innovation and public-private partnerships are the key drivers of growth. The Forum aims to highlight the importance of impact investing and sustainable regional development, creating a starting point for new investments and real solutions.

Alexander Nousias, Managing Director of Envolve Entrepreneurship, said for his part, “This forum is a unique opportunity to bring together leading personalities in the innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment space. We are putting sustainable growth and the role of sustainable investment at the heart of the discussions. We are building the future of economies today based on innovation. Our goal is, through local initiatives, to help create a global impact.”

Zagori was recently inscribed as a cultural landscape on the UNESCO World Heritage List in September 2024. Inspired by the sustainable development of the Ioannina region and the wider region of Epirus, the Zagori Impact Investing Forum bridges innovation and policy leaders from across Europe. The region is already becoming the innovation hub of Northwest Greece through leading research centres and startup companies that are attracting global investment.

What the Zagori Impact Investing Forum 2025 includes:

Interactive Discussions: Participate in meaningful discussions on topics such as innovation, tourism, agri-tech, health, impact investing, resilient cities, and sustainability.

Speeches: Trends, analysis, and views from leading experts from Greece and Europe.

Networking: Interactive sessions and networking opportunities with leading personalities from the public and private sectors are present.

Immersive Leadership Retreat: Opportunities for creating new partnerships and networking in the magnificent natural environment of Zagori.