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Vol. 4 / 2026 Message from the Director     Dear Members and Friends,   As we begin a new business season, I am delighted to welcome you back to what promises to be a particularly active and productive fall for AmCham Greece.   September set the pace. From the 10th Southeast Europe Energy Forum and the 25th HealthWorld Conference to the launch of Blueprint Greece 2030 and the 10th Women in Business Forum, the past month brought together policymakers, business leaders, experts, and members to address issues that will help shape Greece’s next chapter—from energy security and healthcare to competitiveness, leadership, skills, innovation, and reform.     At the same time, we continued to strengthen the economic and business ties between Greece and the United States. Through the launch of our new US-Greece Economic Bulletin, our support for Greek companies seeking opportunities in the US market, and the growing activity of our Washington, DC office, we are expanding our efforts to create stronger connections and new opportunities across the Atlantic.   And there is much more ahead. This fall, our agenda will take us from the Hellenic Pavilion at AUSA in Washington, DC, to the Corporate Sustainability Conference and the Athens Tax Forum, culminating in December with the Greek Economic Summit.    What connects all these initiatives is a shared commitment to turning dialogue into action—bringing together the public and private sectors, connecting Greece with the United States, and helping shape a more competitive, innovative, and sustainable economy.    I look forward to another season of meaningful dialogue, strong collaboration, and active engagement with all of you.    Elias Spirtounias Executive Director AmCham Greece AI Task Force: From Knowledge to Application On September 28, AmCham Greece held a press briefing to present its AI Task Force, an initiative focused on the responsible and practical adoption of AI by the Greek business community, with particular emphasis on SMEs. Bringing together executives and experts from business, technology, academia, research, and the public sector, the Task Force aims to translate AI knowledge into practical business value. Its first initiative, the AI Adoption Survey, maps companies’ current AI adoption levels, needs, and challenges, with the findings helping shape and prioritize the Task Force’s next actions. Read more... Strengthening US-Greece Business Relations On September 19, AmCham Greece Executive Director and American Chambers in Europe Vice Chair Elias Spirtounias met with a delegation from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce to discuss the evolving US-Greece economic relationship and new opportunities for transatlantic business. The exchange highlighted Greece’s growing role as an investment destination and strategic gateway to Southeast Europe and the broader European market. Read more... US-Greece Economic Bulletin Launched AmCham Greece and IOBE launched the US-Greece Economic Bulletin, a new quarterly publication providing data-driven analysis of bilateral trade, investment, and economic relations. Published in September, the inaugural issue explores trade intensity and complementarity, identifying areas with strong potential for further growth. Read more... AmCham Greece at Decision Intelligence and Leadership 5.0 AmCham Greece participated in the “Decision Intelligence and Leadership 5.0” event, co-organized in Thessaloniki in the context of TIF 2026. EIE Committee Chair Litsa Panayotopoulos moderated discussions exploring inclusive leadership, decision quality, and the business, institutional, and technological forces shaping strategic decision-making. CULTURE COMMITTEE |CULTURE AS A DRIVER OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH Zozo Lidoriki, Chair of AmCham Greece’s Culture Committee, participated in OLYMPIA FORUM VII, highlighting the importance of “Invest in Culture” and stronger links between culture and entrepreneurship as drivers of sustainable growth, regional development, and year-round tourism. She also presented a new Culture Committee initiative, developed with Greece’s 13 Regions, to support emerging artists and strengthen their visibility through national and international cultural networks. Read more... DEFENSE COMMITTEE | ACCESSING THE US DEFENSE MARKET On September 9, AmCham Greece organized the “Accessing the US Defense Market” seminar in collaboration with GDDIA and the Ministry of National Defence, with the support of AUSA Hellenic Chapter. Led by Eric Lien, the seminar provided Greek defense companies with practical insights into US procurement, partnerships, and opportunities for expanding their presence in the US market. Read more... NORTHERN GREECE COMMITTEE | CLOSED WORKING BREAKFAST WITH MINISTER CHRISTOS DIMAS On September 5, AmCham Greece’s Northern Greece Committee hosted a closed working breakfast with Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Dimas in Thessaloniki. The discussion focused on infrastructure, connectivity, and key development priorities for Thessaloniki and Northern Greece. Read more... EDUCATION INNOVATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMMITEE | EIE COMMITTEE CHAIR LITSA PANAYOTOPOULOS AWARDED HONORARY DOCTORATE On July 29, 2026, the Agricultural University of Athens awarded an honorary doctorate to Litsa Panayotopoulos, Chair of AmCham Greece’s Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Committee. The distinction recognizes her longstanding contribution to education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and Greece’s technological development. FIRESIDE CHAT WITH GREECE’S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE WORLD BANK AmCham Greece – USA hosted a fireside chat with Antonis Kamaras, Greece’s Representative to the World Bank, moderated by Katerina Sokou, Executive Director of AmCham Greece’s Washington DC office. The discussion explored Greece’s evolving relationship with the World Bank, the country’s economic transformation, procurement opportunities for Greek companies, and priorities including innovation, institutional reform, investment, and Greece’s growing role as a regional energy hub. 13TH HELLENIC PAVILION AT AUSA 2026 October 12–14, 2026 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. Learn more... 24TH CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE October 20, 2026 | SNFCC, Athens Learn more and register... 22ND ATHENS TAX FORUM November 6, 2026 | The Athens Concert Hall Learn more and register... GES 2026 December 1 & 2, 2026 | Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel 10TH WOMEN IN BUSINESS FORUM: BECOMING FUTURE READY On September 30, AmCham Greece held its landmark 10th Women in Business (WIB) Forum at The Ellinikon Experience Centre. Under the theme “Becoming Future Ready: Growth, Adaptation & Reinvention” the Forum brought together leaders and professionals for a forward-looking discussion on leadership, change, skills, inclusion, and the evolving world of work, exploring how people and organizations can prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Read more... BLUEPRINT GREECE 2030: NEXT GENERATION REFORMS AmCham Greece launched Blueprint Greece 2030: Next Generation Reforms, a dialogue series bringing together government, business leaders, and experts to develop practical and measurable policy proposals for Greece’s long-term competitiveness. The first closed-door meetings, with Ministers Niki Kerameus and Kyriakos Pierrakakis, focused on productivity, high-value investment, quality employment, and AI as a driver of innovation and economic growth. Read more... HEALTHWORLD 2026: HEALTH IS WEALTH On September 14–15, AmCham Greece convened its landmark 25th HealthWorld Conference, bringing together senior policymakers, healthcare leaders, academics, and international experts under the theme “Health Is Wealth: Policy – Innovation – Impact.” Two days of high-level discussions explored prevention, innovation and investment, AI and health technologies, sustainable financing, demographic change, and faster patient access to innovation. A central message emerged across the conference: building sustainable, patient-centered healthcare requires close collaboration across the entire healthcare ecosystem. Read more... 10TH SOUTHEAST EUROPE ENERGY FORUM On September 4, AmCham Greece and HAEE convened the 10th Southeast Europe Energy Forum (SEEF2026) in Thessaloniki, bringing together senior policymakers, energy leaders, and international experts to discuss energy security, connectivity, investment, and the region’s evolving energy landscape. A major milestone was the signing of an MoU by 14 Transmission System Operators from nine countries, advancing the extension of the Vertical Corridor to Serbia and North Macedonia and strengthening regional energy cooperation. Read more...            Business Partners ­ ­ Directory 2026 ­ ­ Annual Review 2025 ­ ­   6 Compelling Reasons to Join the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce 1. Accelerate Business Growth: Showcase your company to AmCham members and U.S. businesses in Greece, creating opportunities for business development. 2. Advocate for Your Interests: Join AmCham Greece's impactful advocacy efforts, contributing to the enhancement of the business environment that aligns with your interests. 3. Elevate Visibility with Exclusive Sponsorship: Gain unparalleled exposure through exclusive sponsorship packages, strategically boosting your company's visibility. 4. Connect with Decision-Makers: Engage with influential decision-makers, expanding your network and enhancing access to key figures in both business and politics. 5. Stay Informed and Engaged: Stay current with high-level company representatives at content-driven events focused on relevant Greek, US and global issues.  6. Be part of the American Chambers in Europe network: Gain valuable insight into foreign markets, especially the US market.  Follow Us     ­ ­ ­ ­ Stay Connected American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce    Athens (Head Office) 109–111 Messoghion Ave. 115 26 Athens, Greece Thessaloniki 123 Tsimiski St. 546 21 Thessaloniki, Greece Washington, DC 1230 17th St. NW 20036, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.   Tel: +30 210 699 3559 E-mail: info@amcham.gr | www.amcham.gr   Member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Member of the European Council of American Chambers of Commerce Copyright © 2026 American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce all rights reserved.