3rd MED Innovation Summit
Circle The Med Day 2

Wednesday 20 May 2026
Programme  /  Sponsors  /  Venue
All times are based on Athens (EEST)
20 May 2026
09:00 - 09:30
Registration
09:30 - 10:00
Welcome & Introduction

Introduction to the session  and the Interreg Euro-MED Academy, which covers the themes of all panel discussions.

Speakers:
 Maria Caldero Pascual
Maria Caldero Pascual
ISE Mission Thematic Community Project Coordinator, BETA Technological Center (UVIC-UCC)
10:00 - 11:30
Waves of Change: Redefining New Models for Sustainable Systems

The panel will examine how bio-based sectors can balance sustainability and competitiveness through cross-sector innovation, new business models, and place-based governance to support long-term transitions.

Speakers:
 Prof. Nikolaos P. Nikolaidis
Prof. Nikolaos P. Nikolaidis
Professor, School of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete (TUC)
 Jose Manuel Antón García
Jose Manuel Antón García
European Projects Office Manager at CTN
 Tiziana Campisi
Tiziana Campisi
Project Manager at Emilia-Romagna Region
 Yorgos Stephanedes
Yorgos Stephanedes
Professor Emeritus, University of Patras
11:30 - 12:00
Coffee Break
12:00 - 13:15
Beyond Mitigation and Adaptation for a Climate-Smart Resilient Mediterranean

The panel will explore how structured, evidence-based decision-making and foresight tools can address complex climate impacts across sectors and territories, supporting resilient choices and coordinated action.

14:30 - 15:45
Economies of Regeneration: Redesigning Growth for a Sustainable Future

The panel will explore how regenerative, circular and low-carbon business innovation and collaboration can redefine value and scale sustainable solutions for resilient regional economies.

Speakers:
 Noé	Viedma Alonso
Noé Viedma Alonso
Network Coordinator & Project Officer, MedCities
 Carlo Mondani
Carlo Mondani
Junior Project Manager, AFIL
15:45 - 16:30
Coffee Break
16:30 - 17:45
Green Living Areas Institutional Policy Dialogue on Energy and Water Communities

The session offers a policy-oriented space that turns experience from energy communities into practical value for water-community development. 

Speakers:
 Ermen Llobet
Ermen Llobet
President, OECOOP
 Elisa Ulazzi
Elisa Ulazzi
Environmental Consultant, Emilia Romagna Region
 Vito Azzara
Vito Azzara
Project Manager, SVI.MED
 Jordi Pascual Pellicer
Jordi Pascual Pellicer
Building Physics Senior Consultant, IREC
 Eric Mino
Eric Mino
Manager and Technical Coordinator, SEMIDE
Co-organized by:
17:45 - 18:00
Closing Remarks
19:00 - 20:00
Cultural Activity

Tour in Athens City Centre

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