Dates and Place: Athens, Greece | June 12 – 13, 2025
Overview
The AmChams Regional Economic Summit is an initiative of the American Chambers of Commerce in Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey, designed to promote trade and investment opportunities across Eurasia. Following the success of the inaugural 2024 Summit in Istanbul, which gathered over 200 participants from 13 countries and facilitated 100+ B2B meetings, the 2025 edition will take place in Athens, Greece, at the Divani Apollon, under
the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Summit serves as a premier platform connecting ambassadors, government officials, and senior business leaders to foster economic development and cross-border collaboration. This year, the event will expand its focus to include the MENA region, presenting new opportunities for partnerships.
Key Themes
The 2025 Summit will cover high-impact industries and economic drivers, with dedicated thematic sessions on:
- Energy: Focus on energy security, sustainability, and infrastructure investments, including LNG projects
and renewable energy transitions. - Hospitality & Real Estate: Addressing tourism industry trends, connectivity improvements, and cross-border investment opportunities.
- Construction & Infrastructure: Exploring sustainable urban development, engineering innovations, and
infrastructure investments for economic growth. - Financing & Investment: Examining funding mechanisms, public-private partnerships, and emerging
financial technologies. - Technology & Digital Transformation: Discussing AI, IoT, and digital upskilling to enhance business
efficiency and competitiveness. - Manufacturing & Industrial Development: Highlighting automation, green manufacturing, and
industrial innovation. - Supply Chains & Logistics: Enhancing supply chain resilience, transparency, and sustainability through
digital advancements.
Participating Countries
The Summit will welcome delegations from Eurasia, Southeast Europe, and the Eastern Mediterranean, including:
- Steering Committee: Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, and a MENA representative.
- Eurasian Countries: Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and others.
- Southeast Europe: Serbia, Romania.
- MENA Region: Egypt, Cyprus, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE (additional participants under consideration).
AmCham Greece will aid with visa facilitation and hotel accommodations
Summit Objectives
- Promote Regional Trade & Investment: Showcase sector-specific opportunities and forge strategic
business partnerships. - Policy & Economic Dialogue: Engage stakeholders in discussions on frameworks that enhance regional
economic cooperation. - B2B Networking: Facilitate targeted business meetings through a matchmaking platform on the second
day.
Event Format
The two-day Summit will feature:
- High-Level Keynotes: Presentations from government leaders, ambassadors, and corporate executives.
- Panel Discussions: Expert-led sessions on thematic industry priorities.
- Diplomatic Engagement: Exclusive lunch featuring senior government officials and a keynote
diplomatic figure. - B2B Meetings & Workshops: Focused business matchmaking sessions.
- Trade & Investment Promotion Meetings: Private roundtables with national investment agencies.
- Networking Opportunities: Evening cocktail reception fostering informal business connections.
Target Audience
- Senior government officials, policymakers, and EU representatives.
- Foreign embassies and diplomatic missions.
- Business leaders from multinational corporations and SMEs.
- Representatives from AmChams across Eurasia and the Eastern Mediterranean.
- Financial institutions and investment agencies.
Conclusion
The AmChams Eurasian Economic Summit 2025 will act as a hub for fostering trade and investment partnerships across key industries, strengthening cross-border collaborations, and driving sustainable economic growth. With an expanded scope and strategic focus, the Summit will reinforce the importance of unified regional efforts in shaping a prosperous and resilient economic future.