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This high-level gathering will convene global policymakers, military leaders, industry executives, and strategic thinkers to examine Greece’s evolving role as a pivotal Defense and Security hub in the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond and will explore the intersection of strategic Defense, Industrial Innovation, and Economic Development As global security dynamics shift, the Forum will address the urgent need to rethink national and regional defense strategies in an age of multipolarity.

Discussions will delve into the European dimension, specifically highlighting Greece's critical position as a logistical anchor for the Eastern Mediterranean and its proactive role in fostering EU defense integration. By evaluating these security postures, attendees will get a clear picture of how strategic alliances and defense partnerships are shaping the future of regional stability. Conveners will analyze the rapid transformation of modern warfare through emerging technologies. We will explore how modernizing deterrence and reforming defense procurement can accelerate technological innovation across the sector. Finally, participants of the Athens Defence Conference will have the opportunity to unpack new industry avenues created by the ReArm Europe initiative.

By bridging the gap between the public sector, the armed forces, and private enterprise, the Forum aims to forge resilient frameworks that safeguard both democratic institutions and economic prosperity.