The 1st Zagori Impact Investing Forum, a new initiative aiming to become a leading platform for sustainable development, innovation, and investments with social impact, will be held from May 15 to 17, 2025, in Ioannina and Zagori.
The Zagori Impact Investing Forum was founded and co-organized by Gerasimos Zagoritis, a strategic policy, communication advisor, and CEO of Campaign Lab, along with Envolve Entrepreneurship, an international organization supporting entrepreneurship.
May 16th is the main day of the Forum, which is open to the public with free admission and registration at www.zagoriforum.com.
The program includes participation from over 60 speakers, including Ministers, Members of the European Parliament, MPs, CEOs, investors, startup founders, and educational representatives from Greece and Europe. The forum will feature a series of thematic discussions and interventions at the “Dimitris Chatzis” Cultural Center in Ioannina. The full list of speakers is available at: www.zagoriforum.com/speakers
The forum is under the auspices of:
- Ministry of Digital Governance
- Ministry of Environment and Energy
- Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
- Hellenic Development Bank
- Epirus Region
- Zagori Municipality
- Ioannina Municipality
Themes – Friday, May 16
The main day of the Forum includes a rich schedule of thematic discussions highlighting the challenges and opportunities of sustainable regional development. The sessions cover:
Morning Sessions:
- Regional Development through Strategic Investments
- Energy Transition & Innovation
- Resilient Cities & Decentralized Planning
Midday Sessions:
- Technology, Defense & Security
- Digital Transformation
- Innovation in Health & Healthcare Development
Afternoon Sessions:
- Research Ecosystems & Regions
- Policy & Entrepreneurship – Bridging the Gap
- Social & Environmental Investments
Evening Sessions:
- Agrotechnology & Regional Transition
- Economic Empowerment & Affordable Financial Education
- Tourism, Culture & Sustainability
- Regional Identity & Branding
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