Circle the Med
The Mediterranean Forum 9th edition

Tue 19 May - Thu 21 May 2026
All times are based on Athens (EEST)

Circle the Med Forum Opening

13:00 - 14:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
14:00 - 15:00
Circle the MED Opening Ceremony

Forging a Common Mediterranean Space: A New Pact for Our Shared Future

The official opening of the Forum sets the strategic tone, introducing the vision of a renewed Mediterranean partnership rooted in cooperation, resilience, and shared responsibility

15:00 - 16:00
Energy as a Bridge: Climate Resilience, Energy Security, and Peace in the Mediterranean

This dialogue explores how renewable energy cooperation, cross-border infrastructure, and clean-energy investment can strengthen resilience, reduce tensions, and build trust across the Mediterranean basin.

16:00 - 17:00
The Blue Horizon: Water, Seas, Islands, and Coastal Futures Reimagining the Mediterranean Blue Economy

This session rethinks the blue economy through the lenses of marine protection, sustainable fisheries, coastal resilience, island development, and maritime innovation, highlighting water governance and ocean stewardship as pillars of long-term regional sustainability.

17:00 - 18:00
Living Heritage and Sustainable Tourism: Resilient Societies and the Human Pillar of Mediterranean Sustainability

This dialogue focuses on regenerative tourism models, cultural preservation, community-led development, and social cohesion, placing people and local identity at the heart of sustainable economic growth

18:00 - 19:00
Financing the Pact: Mobilising Sustainable Investment and Enabling a Circular Economy for a Just Transition and a Resilient Mediterranean

Mobilising sustainable investment and enabling a circular economy are central to strengthening strategic autonomy, competitiveness, and regional stability. At the core of this effort lies the principle of a just transition, ensuring that no one is left behind.

19:00 - 19:30
Special Ceremony

Guest of Honour Country: Egypt - Bridging Continents, Cultivating Sustainable Growth

A dedicated ceremonial segment honouring Egypt as Guest of Honour, highlighting its strategic Mediterranean role, cultural depth, and leadership in sustainable development, energy transition, and agro-industrial value chains.

19:30 - 21:00
Cocktail Reception & Networking
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