Sustainable Future IV: Beyond Green – Navigating the Future of Sustainability & Innovation

👉 May 16, 2025 | Serafeio Athletic & Community Complex

The youth-led non-profit organization Get Involved is proud to present the fourth event of the Sustainable Future pillar—an educational seminar titled “Beyond Green – Navigating the Future of Sustainability & Innovation.

Η εκδήλωση τελεί υπό την αιγίδα του Δήμου Αθηναίων και του Εθνικού Συμβουλίου Νεολαίας και θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Παρασκευή 16 Μαΐου 2025, στο Σεράφειο του Δήμου Αθηναίων.

The event is held under the auspices of the City of Athens and the Hellenic National Youth Council and will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Serafeio Athletic & Community Complex.

What is Sustainable Future IV?

Πρόκειται για μία διαδραστική ημερίδα που φέρνει σε επαφή νέους, πανεπιστήμια, την αγορά και θεσμικούς φορείς, με σκοπό να αναδείξει τις πολυδιάστατες προκλήσεις και ευκαιρίες που προκύπτουν από την εφαρμογή των ESG (Περιβάλλον – Κοινωνία – Διακυβέρνηση) πυλώνων σε κρίσιμους τομείς της κοινωνίας και της οικονομίας, όπως η ενέργεια, οι υποδομές και ο χρηματοπιστωτικός τομέας.

It is an interactive educational seminar designed to bring together the youth, the academia, the business community, and institutional stakeholders. Its purpose is to spotlight the multifaceted challenges and opportunities arising from the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles across key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and finance.

With sustainability and the role of technology at its core, the event aims to inspire the next generation and enhance awareness of the skills required for the green transition—today and in the future.

📌 What to expect?

  • Interactive panel discussions featuring speakers from industry, academia, and institutions
  • Fireside chats with representatives of leading organizations
  • Workshops and networking opportunities with a focus on career development
  • Keynote speech from representatives of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Bank of Greece

📌 Key Topics

  1. Understanding the wide Landscape of Sustainability
  2. Money Meets Sustainability – AI, ESG & The Future of Finance
  3. The Green Consumer – Sustainability, Ethics & Production
  4. Powering the Future of Sustainability – Impacts, Risks and Opportunities
  5. Crisis Mode – Infrastructure Under Pressure
  6. University & ESG Challenges

📌 Speakers

We’re excited to announce some of the speakers:

  • Kiara Konti, Partner, Sustainability Services Leader, EY Greece
  • Helena Athoussaki, Chief Sustainability Officer, Motor Oil Group
    Achilleas Ioakimides, Chief Sustainability Officer, PPC Group
    Dimitris Sakipis, Director, ESG, Sustainability & Climate Change Services, PwC Greece
  • Francesco Cometa, Senior Officer, Review and Evaluation Process
    Department, European Investment Bank
    Katerina Paisiou, Sustainable Finance Expert, Climate Change and
    Sustainability Centre, Bank of Greece
    Dimitris Kazazoglou-Skouras, Group ESG Coordinator, Alpha Services &
    Holdings S.A.
  • Dimitrios Dimopoulos, Head of ESG, Piraeus Financial Holdings
  • Stavroula Aggelopoulou, Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Director, OTE
    Group
  • Apostolos Elekidis, Dr. Chemical Engineer & Warehousing Manager

Why attend?

This event offers cutting-edge insights, career networking opportunities, and an experiential learning environment where students and young professionals engage in shaping the future of sustainability.

It is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students in law, economics, social sciences, and engineering, STEM researchers, and professionals interested in the green and digital transition.

Participation:

Free entry | Certificates of attendance will be provided