Event agenda
Monday, 16 September 2024
11:00 - 12:00
Web-only panels - The traffic problem in Athens and Thessaloniki -and how to deal with it
- Transport
- Urban Mobility
The traffic problem in Athens and Thessaloniki -and how to deal with it
12:00 - 13:00
Web-only panels - The contemporary challenges in Public Works and the role of local government
- Infrastructure
The contemporary challenges in Public Works and the role of local government
20:00 - 22:00
Opening Gala - Peristilio, Zappeion Mansion
Closed event for speakers and sponsors (by invitation only).
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
09:00 - 09:30
Infrastructure Day - Registrations - Coffee - Networking
- Infrastructure
Register, enjoy your morning coffee and engage in the necessary networking, just before the official start of the 2nd day of ITC 2024 – 7th Infrastructure & Transport Conference.
09:30 - 09:50
Infrastructure Day - Conference Opening
- Infrastructure
Conference Opening
09:50 - 10:35
Infrastructure Day - What is the planning for fixed track media projects: Rail, metro and tram. How they can be developed based on the European experience
- Passenger Transport
- Infrastructure
- Railways
The re-establishment of the railway through projects; the restoration projects in Thessaly; the project program for the upgrading of railway sections. What is the future of the Metro network in Athens and Thessaloniki? Will the Tram expand further?
09:50 - 10:35
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots
10:40 - 10:55
Infrastructure Day - Greece on the map of energy corridors - Fireside chat
- Green Energy
- Infrastructure
Our country is part of the wider European planning with the aim of adequacy and interconnectivity. The role of electrical interconnections and the next plans. Fireside chat.
10:40 - 10:55
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots
11:00 - 11:40
Infrastructure Day - Funding and major projects - The new methods to implement projects
- Funding
- Big Projects
- Infrastructure
The significant role of financing in projects. The keys to running the projects are NSRF, CEF, RRF and bank financing, as well as the crucial factor called ‘time’. Is there time enough for implementation of projects?
11:00 - 11:40
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:20 minute time slots
11:45 - 11:55
Infrastructure Day - 'PROJECT OF THE YEAR 2023' Award
- Award
- Infrastructure
'PROJECT OF THE YEAR 2023' is the Ellinikon Building complex for People with Disabilities.
11:45 - 11:55
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:10 minute time slots
11:55 - 12:00
Infrastructure Day - Special Award “CONSTRUCTION ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR 2023”
- Award
- Infrastructure
Special award for the “CONSTRUCTION ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR 2023”
12:00 - 12:20
Infrastructure Day - Coffee break
- Infrastructure
Coffee break and a chance to engage with other delegates.
12:20 - 12:30
Infrastructure Day - The European Funding in major projects
- Funding
- Infrastructure
The European Funding in major projects.
12:20 - 12:30
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:10 minute time slots
12:30 - 14:00
Infrastructure Day - Constructions' Round Table: The day after in major projects
- Big Projects
- Constructions
- Infrastructure
The established “Constructions’ Round Table” is back to review the new challenges. The rebound of major projects, the search for funding, the lack of personnel as well as the ‘day after’ of infrastructure, are some of the topics that will be discussed.
12:30 - 14:00
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:20 minute time slots
14:00 - 14:10
Infrastructure Day - How is the presence of data centers increasing in Greece?
- Infrastructure
How is the presence of data centers increasing in Greece?
14:10 - 14:40
Infrastructure Day - Lunch - Networking
- Infrastructure
The second break for the necessary lunch and another opportunity to connect and network with other delegates.
14:40 - 15:30
Infrastructure Day - Smart, Green and Digital Construction: Reshaping the cities of tomorrow
- Constructions
- Infrastructure
How do we build modern buildings today? What are the global trends and new materials that are revolutionizing the way we perceive construction? Which are the methods used by development companies, the technical sector or the construction industry?
14:40 - 15:30
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots
15:35 - 16:35
Infrastructure Day - The future of concessions and PPP projects: Is there room for new highways? Does infrastructure maintenance come into the picture?
- PPP
- Concessions
- Infrastructure
- Infrastructure Maintenance
- Highways
What is the future of concession projects? How are flagship highway projects progressing? Is there room for other road projects or have we reached the end of their dominance?
15:35 - 16:35
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:20 minute time slots
16:40 - 16:50
Infrastructure Day - Presentation of a major infrastructure project
- Big Projects
- Infrastructure
Presentation of a major infrastructure project
16:40 - 16:50
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:10 minute time slots
16:50 - 17:40
Infrastructure Day - The major challenges in projects - How to improve maturity and shield smooth implementation in Construction
- Big Projects
- Constructions
- Infrastructure
The second “Constructions’ Round Table” with the participation of institutions of the technical sector. Which are the structural problems in studies and projects? What are the institutions proposing for large and small projects to run in the country?
16:50 - 17:40
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots
20:00 - 23:00
Cocktail Meet & Greet - Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Closed event at the Banquet Hall, Megaron Athens International Conference Centre (by invitation only)
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
09:00 - 09:30
Transport Day - Registrations - Morning coffee - Networking
- Transport
Register, enjoy your morning coffee and engage in the necessary networking, just before the official start of the 3rd day of the ITC 2024 – 7th Infrastructure & Transport Conference.
09:30 - 09:45
Transport Day - Conference Opening
- Transport
– Nikos Karagiannis, Journalist, ypodomes.com – Fotis Fotinos, Journalist, metaforespress.gr
09:45 - 10:15
Conversation with the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Christos Stylianides
- Transport
Conversation with the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Christos Stylianides
09:45 - 10:15
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots
10:15 - 11:00
Transport Day - Greek ports and ferries: The focus on the renewal of the fleet and the modernization of the port infrastructure
- Passenger Transport
- Transport
- Ports
Greek ports and ferries: The focus on the renewal of the fleet and the modernization of the port infrastructure
10:15 - 11:00
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots
11:00 - 12:10
Transport Day - Air Transport: The record performance and the challenges to ensure the upward path
- Passenger Transport
- Transport
- Air Transport
Air Transport: The record performance and the challenges to ensure the upward path
11:00 - 12:10
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots
12:10 - 12:15
Transport Day - 'COMPANY OF THE YEAR IN TRANSPORT - 2023' Award
- Award
- Transport
The award celebrates the “COMPANY OF THE YEAR IN TRANSPORT - 2023”.
12:15 - 12:30
Transport Day - Brunch and Networking Break
- Transport
The first break, also an opportunity for discussion with other delegates.
12:15 - 12:30
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots
12:30 - 12:45
Conversation with the Deputy Minister of Transport, Vassilis Oikonomou
- Transport
Conversation with the Deputy Minister of Transport, Vassilis Oikonomou
12:30 - 12:45
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots
12:45 - 13:45
Transport Day - Railways - ports - freight centers
- Transport
- Railways
- Ports
- Freight Centers
Railways - ports - freight centers
12:45 - 13:45
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots
13:45 - 14:30
Transport Day - Lunch Break - Networking
- Transport
The second break, for the necessary lunch, and another opportunity to connect and network with other delegates.
14:30 - 15:30
Transport Day - Freight Transport - Logistics - Postal / Courier Services: The increase of investments and the escalation of competition
- Freight Transport
- Logistics
- Transport
Freight Transport - Logistics - Postal / Courier Services: The increase of investments and the escalation of competition
14:30 - 15:30
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:20 minute time slots
15:30 - 15:40
Mastercard and Urban Mobility
- Transport
- Urban Mobility
Mastercard and Urban Mobility
15:30 - 15:40
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:10 minute time slots
15:40 - 17:00
Transport Day - The modern trends of urban and peri-urban mobility
- Transport
- Urban Mobility
The modern trends of urban and peri-urban mobility
15:40 - 17:00
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:20 minute time slots
17:00 - 17:45
Transport Day - The new challenges in the automobile industry and the growth of electric and hydrogen vehicles
- Transport
- Automobile Industry
The new challenges in the automobile industry and the growth of electric and hydrogen vehicles
17:00 - 17:45
Meeting block
- Megaron Athens International Conference Centre
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots