01 — Invitation
The Hellenic Development Bank has the honour to invite you to the NEFI High-Level Meeting in Athens on 1–2 October 2026.
The meeting is planned as an in-person event.
02 — Programme
Draft programme. Details may change and will be updated here.
Day 1 · Internal Session
Thursday, 1 October 2026 · 12:30 – 17:30
“The future positioning of NPBIs / where institutions see themselves in the next five years”
The light lunch and the internal session on Day 1 are open to NEFI members only. The group dinner is open to all registrants.
- 12:30 – 13:30
Registration and light lunch
- 13:30 – 13:40
Opening & Welcome speech
- 13:40 – 14:00
NEFI main achievements, work plan 2026-28
- 14:00 – 14:20
Evolution – Trends - Challenges ahead
- 14:20 – 15:50
HIGH-LEVEL Open discussion
- 15:50 – 16:20
Coffee Break
- 16:20 – 17:00
Signature of the NEFI HLM statement and NEFI Cooperation Agreement – Group Photo
- 17:00 – 17:15
NEFI Presidency
- 17:15 – 17:30
Conclusions
- 20:00 – 22:00
Group dinner
Venue TBC
Due to the format of Day 1, members are encouraged to register the HL representative and, if relevant, one accompanying representative. For larger delegations, please contact the NEFI Coordinator to follow up separately.
Day 2 · External Public Session
Friday, 2 October 2026 · 09:30 – 14:30
“AI and data-driven decision-making”
- 09:30 – 09:50
Welcome - Registration & Coffee
- 09:50 – 10:00
Opening Remarks and Introduction to the Day
Welcome AddressMr. Nikos Papathanasis, Alternate Minister of Economy and Finance
- 10:00 – 10:45
Panel 1 – Institutional Framework for Responsible AI in Public and Development Finance
Theme“How should public financial institutions govern and leverage AI responsibly?”
- ModeratorGeorgios Mallikourtis, CISO, Hellenic Development Bank
- Vasilis Karkatzounis, Special Secretary for AI and Data Governance, Ministry of Digital Governance
- Dr. Lilian Mitrou, Professor at the University of the Aegean-Greece, expert in Data Protection and Information Law
- Afroditi Sevasti CEO, Pharos AI Factory
- Maria (Oraiozili) Koutsoupia, Legal and Policy Officer, European AI Office, European Commission
- 10:45 – 11:00
Q&A and group discussion
- 11:00 – 11:30
Coffee break
- 11:30 – 12:15
Panel 2 - AI in Practice: Applications, Implementation and Collaboration among NPBIs
Theme“From strategy to implementation: real-world AI applications in promotional banking.”
- ModeratorTina Michailidou, Journalist
- Elias Vyzas, EY Greece Partner, Head of Consulting, EY Greece - Data, Analytics & AI Center of Excellence Leader - AI & DATA Leader, Europe Central
- Isis Massebiboum, AI Adoption and Business Transformation Manager, Bpifrance
- Panagis Magdalinos, Director AI & Technology Innovation, National Bank of Greece
- Panos Keramitzis, Director IT, Hellenic Development Bank
- 12:15 – 12:30
Q&A and group discussion
- 12:30 – 13:00
HLM Roundtable “What Will the AI-Enabled NPBI Look Like in 2030?”
High Level and Senior representatives of participating NPBIs
- 13:00 – 13:15
Q&A and group discussion
- 13:15 – 13:30
Conclusion and closing remarks
- 13:30
Group photo
- 13:30 – 14:30
Light lunch
Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies. These are collected in the registration form. To amend them later, email us.
03 — Venue
- City
- Athens, Greece
- Venue
- Athens Capital Hotel
Athens Capital Hotel is situated at the heart of Athens, close to Syntagma Square.
04 — Getting to Athens
Athens is served by Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH), approximately 30 km from the city centre.
- €40 / €55
By taxi
Taxis are available 24/7 from the designated rank at Exit 3 of the Arrivals Level. A flat fare applies between the airport and the Athens city-centre inner ring: €40 during daytime hours (05:00–24:00) and €55 during nighttime hours (00:00–05:00). The flat fare includes all applicable surcharges and extras.
aia.gr- €9 / €16
By metro
Metro Line 3 (Blue Line) connects Athens International Airport with central Athens. The airport ticket costs €9 one way or €16 return, with the return journey valid within 30 days. It also allows transfers to other eligible public transport services within 90 minutes of first validation.
oasa.gr- €5.50
By airport express bus
Airport Express buses connect the airport with key locations across Athens. The X95 service runs to Syntagma Square, in the heart of the city centre. A one-way ticket costs €5.50.
oasa.gr- €1.20 / €4.10 / €20
City transport tickets
Athens has an integrated network of metro, buses, trolleybuses and tram. The standard 90-minute ticket costs €1.20 and a 24-hour ticket €4.10. A 3-day tourist ticket (€20) is also available and includes one return journey to and from the airport by metro or Airport Express bus.
oasa.gr- Tap2Ride
Contactless payment
Tap a compatible contactless bank card, smartphone or smartwatch at the validator when entering the metro or boarding a bus, trolleybus or tram. There is no need to buy an ATH.ENA Ticket separately. ATH.ENA Tickets remain available at ticket counters and vending machines.
oasa.gr
Getting to the meeting venue
Meeting venue: TBC. Detailed directions from Athens International Airport and from central Athens to the meeting venue, including recommended transport options and estimated journey times, will be provided once the venue has been confirmed.
Transport fares and schedules are subject to change. Please check the latest information before travelling.
05 — Registration
Please complete the form below to confirm your attendance at the NEFI High-Level Meeting 2026 in Athens, 1–2 October 2026.
Registrations close on Registrations Closed .
06 — Contact
For questions about registration, the programme or travel, please get in touch.
- Hellenic Development Bank
Press office
press@hdb.gr- NEFI Coordinator
Marjan Inkret
marjan.inkret@nefi.eu
We are looking forward to meeting you in Athens.
Questions? Contact us.