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| MORNING SESSIONS | ||||
| 7:20 AM – 7:50 AM | REGISTRATION | |||
| 7:50 AM – 7:55 AM | Welcome Remarks | Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President & CEO - Capital Link, Inc. | ||
| 7:55 AM – 8:00 AM | Opening Remarks | H.E. Haris Lalacos, Ambassador of Greece to the United States Audio Webcast  Video Webcast |
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| THE MACRO PICTURE | ||||
| 8:00 AM – 8:40 AM | PANEL DISCUSSION Current State & Outlook of the Greek & the European Economy After several years of recession, Greece is gradually returning to a growth trajectory. This panel will touch upon the global and European economy culminating with specific focus on Greece, stating the progress achieved so far and the challenges that remain ahead. |
Moderator: Mr. Yannis Manuelides, Partner, London - Allen & Overy LLP Panelists:
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| THE GOVERNMENT PERSPECTIVE | ||||
| 8:40 AM – 8:50 AM |
The Prime Minister's Message: "A New Era of Opportunity for Greece" (VIA WEBCAST) |
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| 8:50 AM – 9:10 AM | Greece Beyond the Program - Opportunities & Challenges (VIA WEBCAST) |
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| INVESTMENTS AND TAX ENVIRONMENT | ||||
| 9:10 AM – 9:20 AM | The Tax Administration Perspective |
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| ACCESSING THE GLOBAL DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS | ||||
| 9:20 AM – 10:15 AM | PANEL DISCUSSION Investing in Greek Bonds – Government & Corporate Bonds This panel will discuss the issuance in the global capital markets of fixed income instruments by the Greek Government, the Greek Banks and Greek Corporates. It will also discuss global investor interest in Greek Risk and Greek Fixed Income Instruments |
Moderator: Mr. Apostolos Gkoutzinis, Partner - Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP Panelists:
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| 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM | Success Stories of Greek Multinationals | Moderator: Mr. Tom Kyriakopoulos, Partner - Machas & Partners Panelists:
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| 10:45 AM – 11:05 AM | Growth & Investment Opportunities in Greece | Mr. Yannis Harizopoulos, Partner - McKinsey & Company Greece Audio Webcast Video Webcast |
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| SECTOR REVIEWS & INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES | ||||
| 11:05 AM – 11:50 AM | PANEL DISCUSSION Tourism & Hospitality Greece is experiencing record high number of visitors. Privatization of key tourist and transport state assets (marinas, regional airports), the development of premium tourist resorts and of specialized tourist products are transforming the tourism industry and create attractive investment opportunities. |
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| Moderator: Mr. Constantinos Lambadarios, Managing Partner - Lambadarios Law Firm Panelists:
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| 11:50 AM - 12:30 PM | PANEL DISCUSSION Real Estate & Infrastructure Investors are returning to the Greek Real Estate market as Europe’s hardest hit economy is showing signs of recovery. The panel will discuss which areas show the most growth potential, the key factors affecting real estate investment in Greece and which flagship hotel, urban regeneration, retail and commercial projects are already in the pipeline which will change the way we look at this vital market. |
Moderator: Mr. Dionysios Voulgaris, Partner - A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners Law Firm Panelists:
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| 12:30 PM – 1:10 PM | PANEL DISCUSSION Greece as an Energy Gateway Major infrastructure projects for the delivery of gas to the European markets and increased interest in hydrocarbons exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean will change the energy landscape in the region with wider geopolitical implications. Also, the liberalization of the electricity market and increased activity in the field of renewables create new investment opportunities. |
Moderator: Mrs. Virginia Murray, Partner - Watson Farley & Williams Panelists:
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| 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM | LUNCHEON & KEYNOTE ADDRESS Welcome Remarks by: Mr. Stefan Jekel Head of International Listings - New York Stock Exchange Introductory Remarks by: Mr. Jay Collins Managing Director, Vice Chairman Corporate & Investment Banking - Citi Keynote Address by:  Hon. Euclid Tsakalotos Minister of Finance - Hellenic Republic Audio Webcast Video Webcast |
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| AFTERNOON SESSIONS | ||||
| INVESTING IN GREECE: THE INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR PERSPECTIVE | ||||
| 3:00 PM – 3:40 PM | Institutional Investor Panel The panel will provide the point of view of major foreign and Greek institutional investors active in Greece. It will highlight challenges, opportunities and risks; the progress achieved so far and what needs to be done to solidify Greece as an attractive business and investment destination |
Moderator: Mr. Stathis Potamitis, Partner - Potamitis Vekris Panelists:
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| 3:40 PM – 3:50 PM | Why Greece – Why SMEs | Mr. Apostolos Tamvakakis, Managing Partner - EOS Capital Partners Audio Webcast Video Webcast |
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| 3:50 PM – 4:00 PM | Private Equity Opportunities in Greece | Mr. Takis Solomos, Partner & Co Founder - Elikonos Capital Partners Audio Webcast Video Webcast |
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| 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM | PANEL DISCUSSION The Greek Banking Sector - Strategy and Outlook This panel will discuss current trends and developments in the Greek banking and financial sector; cost issues, liquidity, upcoming stress tests and growth strategies |
Moderator: Mr. Panos Papazoglou, Regional Accounts Leader, Central Eastern SouthEastern Europe and Central Asia, Country Managing Partner, Greece - EY Panelists:
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| 4:50 PM – 5:30 PM | PANEL DISCUSSION NPLs – The Big Opportunity for Restructuring, Growth & Investment The successful handling of NPLs will inject new liquidity in to the economy and will improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Greek companies. There is progress with a new regulatory framework, the approval of NPL manager licenses and the establishment of an NPL Forum for corporate loans among the four systemic banks, which are now much better positioned to deal with NPLs. Significant challenges remain but the potential for a positive outcome is there. |
Moderator: Mr. Constantine Karides, Partner - Reed Smith Panelists:
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| INVESTING IN GREECE | ||||
| 5:35 PM – 5:45 PM | Growth Strategy: Investment Opportunities in Greece | Mr. Ioannis Brachos, Secretary General for International Economic Affairs - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Member of the Board – Enterprise Greece  Presentation/PDF Audio Webcast Video Webcast |
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| GLOBAL SHIPPING ROUNDTABLE | ||||
| 5:45 PM – 6:20 PM | Global Shipping Market –Developments and Outlook Greek Shipping – A Global Force The Rebirth of Greek Shipbuilding |
Moderator: Ms. Christa Volpicelli, Managing Director - Citii Panelists:
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| 6:20 PM – 7:15 PM | COCKTAIL RECEPTION | |||
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