Day 1 Evening

Networking & Speaker Event

Connect with industry professionals and hear from leading voices in finance

An Evening of Insight & Connection

On the first day of the conference, after committee work, a networking and speaker event will take place. Our guest speakers will present 10–15 minute talks about careers in finance, the future of finance, contemporary issues like gender discrimination in finance, and sustainable investing. The speakers come from banks, financial institutions, investment offices and universities.

The networking event will be innovative. Students will be seated for a round table discussion with a professional of their choice to discuss at a more personal level. The networking event will take place after the speaking event.

Numerous Speakers

Industry experts sharing insights on finance careers, sustainable investing, and the future of the financial sector.

Numerous Professionals

Network with well-known individuals from banking, finance and investment sectors to build connections for the future.

Premium Catering

Wine and catering provided for all networking event attendees in a professional atmosphere.

Speakers Include:

Mr. Phoko Potamianos (Sylvina Capital)

Ms. Chryssanthi Berbati (Pireaus Bank)

Mr. Miltos Georgantzis (Qualco)

Ms. Demie Goudoufa (NBG)

Ms. Eleonore Cottarel – Mr. Markos Komondouros (IFP)

Ms. Anastasia Giakoumelou (Bocconi University)

Our Partner Organisations

Speakers from these leading financial institutions and firms

Investing for Purpose
Investing for Purpose
Sylvina Capital
Sylvina Capital
Alpha Bank
Alpha Bank
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company
Rothschild & Co
Rothschild & Co
Piraeus Bank
Piraeus Bank
National Bank of Greece
National Bank of Greece
Citibank
Citibank
Big Pi Ventures
Big Pi Ventures
PwC
PwC
Piraeus Securities
Piraeus Securities
Bank of America
Bank of America
Euroxx Securities
Euroxx Securities
Iolcus Investment Management
Iolcus Investment Management
Evercurious Fund
Evercurious Fund
Qualco
Qualco
EY
EY

Speaker Q&A Topics

Questions our audience will explore with each speaker

Question 1

How is finance and venture capital changing due to AI?

Mr. Phoko Potamianos will answer

Question 2

How can banks and financial institutions work towards sustainability?

Ms. Demie Goudoufa will answer

Question 3

How can we balance profit and impact?

Mr. Markos Komondouros and Ms. Eleonore Cottarel will answer

Question 4

How to find a job in the time of AI?

Mr. Miltos Georgantzis will answer

Question 5

Can teens become investment bankers?

Ms. Anastasia Giakoumelou will answer

Question 6

What new careers will open up in the finance sector?

Ms. Chryssanthi Berbati will answer

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