New York Forum Declares Global Confidence in Greek Economy

Greece’s transformation from a “crisis case study” to a “success story of strong recovery and a mature investment destination” took center stage at the 27th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum, held in Manhattan, New York.

The event drew significant interest from the global investment community, reaffirming its status as one of the most important international conferences on the Greek economy in the United States.

Organised under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in New York, and in close cooperation with the New York Stock Exchange and the Athens Stock Exchange Group, the 2025 Forum presented 21 thematic sessionsfeaturing 105 distinguished speakers, consolidating its reputation as the longest-running and most recognised international investment conference devoted to Greece.

Comprehensive Overview of Greece’s Economic Landscape

Sessions covered the full spectrum of Greek economic activity, including macroeconomic trends, capital markets, banking, energy, infrastructure, logistics, real estate, tourism, digital transformation, healthcare, shipping and global connectivity.

Top executives from leading banks and financial institutions analysed the landmark deals that shaped the investment year, as well as tax considerations relevant to international investors and the Greek diaspora.

A dedicated panel titled “The Case for Greek Equities” highlighted the strong prospects of Greek listed companies, with insights from senior representatives of AIA, FTSE Russell, UBS and NBG Securities.

The session “Connecting Global Investors with Greece: The Role of Key Institutions” emphasised the mechanisms through which institutional players facilitate global investor engagement with the Greek market.

Leading Figures Discuss Investment Trends and Opportunities

Moderated by Elias Koimtzoglou, Managing Partner at KBVL Law Firm, a high-level panel brought together leading figures from the Greek investment ecosystem to examine current trends and emerging opportunities. Panelists included Eleni Vathianaki (Halcyon Equity Partners), Nikos Koulis (DECA Investments & Diorama Investments), Nikolaos Chryssanthopoulos (EOS Capital Partners) and Dr. Grigoris Koutsogiannis (EFA Group), who offered insights into institutional capital, private equity strategies and the evolving investment landscape.

Infrastructure-focused discussions drew top executives from major sector groups, while separate panels showcased Greece’s strong performance in international bond markets at both sovereign and corporate levels.

Energy, Real Estate and Tourism in the Spotlight

A key highlight was the session on Greece’s expanding role as an energy hub in the Eastern Mediterranean, featuring contributions from ExxonMobil, HELLENiQ ENERGY, Energean and HEREMA—reinforcing the country’s rising strategic significance.

Real estate was presented as an area of sustained demand and compelling investment opportunities.

In tourism, Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni outlined the sector’s future direction and Greece’s long-term strategy to integrate artificial intelligence, digital innovation and advanced skills development at the core of its tourism model.

Kefalogianni emphasised accessibility as a priority for future tourism growth—“ensuring inclusive access even to nearby beaches”—and highlighted AI’s role in transforming both destination management and traveller behaviour. The minister announced the redesign of visitgreece.gr, which will soon integrate AI technologies and augmented reality to enhance user experience.

Despite the rapid rollout of digital tools, she underscored that human capital remains central to Greece’s tourism identity, noting major government initiatives for training and upskilling thousands of professionals.

Innovation, Connectivity and Future Trends

Greek National Tourism Organisation Secretary General Andreas Fiorentinos highlighted Greece’s rapid shift towards innovation in recent years, noting that technology complemented—but did not replace—the human element in hospitality.

Reflecting on the pandemic era, he credited Greece’s digital infrastructure, including an early QR-code travel application, for keeping the country open to U.S. travellers. Today, he said, Greece enjoys 103 weekly flights from the U.S., made possible in part by its successful digital strategy.

Looking ahead, Fiorentinos stressed that AI will significantly reshape the travel experience and enhance global partners’ ability to market Greek tourism products more effectively.

Health, Shipping and Global Investors

Major investors in health—including CVC, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Kos Biotechnology Partners—explored opportunities in Greece’s growing healthcare sector.

Greek shipping, a global powerhouse and central pillar of the national economy, was showcased as a major magnet for foreign capital.

The session “Global Investors in Greece” brought together some of the most influential international investors active in the country, presenting their perspectives to the wider global investment audience.

Closing Ceremony & Leadership Award

The Forum concluded with a keynote speech by Minister of Labour Niki Kerameus, who highlighted Greece’s striking success in achieving one of Europe’s most significant reductions in unemployment.

During the event, the 2025 Annual Capital Link Hellenic Leadership Award was presented to Achilleas V. Konstantakopoulos, Chairman of TEMES S.A., recognising his pivotal contribution to strengthening Greece as a premier investment and business destination.