Marking a decade of continuous presence in political, geopolitical, business, and social affairs, the Delphi Economic Forum will take place from April 9 to April 12, featuring 1,018 speakers from around the world.

Leading figures, think tanks, and top analysts will gather in Delphi to map out geopolitical and economic shifts, as this year’s main theme is “Delphi Economic Forum.” Covering a broad spectrum of topics, discussions will range from ongoing conflicts in neighboring regions and energy insecurity to geo-economic transformations, European cohesion, rapid technological advancements, and the emergence of political forces reshaping global balances.

The forum aspires to be a space for substantial dialogue and a quest for answers regarding the questions shaping the future, as emphasized by its President, Symeon Tsomokos. He highlighted key milestones of the forum’s decade-long journey, reaffirming that its funding relies solely on sponsorships, with a strong commitment to further internationalization, supported by the Greek government.

Over 1,000 Speakers, Including Greek Ministers

This year’s program includes more than 200 discussions across 35 thematic sections, with over 1,000 speakers from 50+ countries. Among them are government officials, senior executives of international organizations, academics, and business leaders.

Notable attendees include:

• President of Greece Konstantinos Tasoulas
• Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
• President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev
• President of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željka Cvijanović
• OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann

With the support of 30 leading think tanks and international organizations, such as the OECD, World Bank, European Investment Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and NATO, the Delphi Economic Forum has become a globally recognized platform promoting innovation, cooperation, and sustainable development.

Moreover, over 20 acting ministers from around the world will participate, addressing key issues in international relations, energy, and economics. Some of the high-profile attendees include:

• Portugal’s Minister of Finance Joaquim Miranda Sarmento
• Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Maka Botchorishvili
• Deputy Prime Minister of Kurdistan Region (Iraq) Qubad Talabani
• Deputy Speaker of Ukraine’s Parliament Hryhoriy Nemyria

Greek government ministers will also play an active role, including:

• Minister of Economy & Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis
• Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Gerapetritis
• Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias
• Minister of Education Sofia Zacharaki
• Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis
• Minister of Energy & Environment Stavros Papastavrou
• Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni
• Minister of Migration & Asylum Makis Voridis
• Minister of Justice Giorgos Floridis

Additionally, distinguished Greek political figures will be present, including former Presidents of Greece Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Prokopis Pavlopoulos, former Prime Ministers George Papandreou and Evangelos Venizelos, and Athens Mayor Haris Doukas.

Influential Global Figures & Security Experts

The event will feature prominent global leaders and diplomats, including:

• Former Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni
• Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert
• Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu
• Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz
• Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Geoffrey R. Pyatt

Security experts will also participate, such as:

• Former UK Chief of Defense Staff General Sir Nick Carter
• Vice President of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service Ole Diehl
• Deputy Director-General of Australia’s National Intelligence Service Nina Davidson

Academics, Thinkers & Leading Media Representatives

The forum will host renowned economists, scholars, and journalists contributing their insights, including:

• Economist Nouriel Roubini
• Geopolitical Analyst Robert D. Kaplan
• Financial Times Chief Economic Commentator Martin Wolf
• Monocle Editor-in-Chief Jayson Brûlé
• Wall Street Journal Editor Gerard Baker
• Reuters Columnist Hugo Dixon

Key Themes

This year’s Delphi Economic Forum will explore major global developments that define the new reality, with a particular focus on:

• Geopolitical shifts following Trump’s reelection
• Strategic challenges for the European Union (Security, Defense, Innovation, Green Transition)
• Greece’s economic prospects in industries such as shipping, tourism, digital technology, and energy

International think tanks and strategic research institutes play a crucial role in shaping the forum’s agenda, including:

• Chatham House
• Club de Madrid
• GLOBSEC
• RAND Corporation
• London School of Economics (Hellenic Observatory)
• Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies

With its expanding influence and growing international participation, the Delphi Economic Forum continues to serve as a premier venue for global dialogue, collaboration, and thought leadership.