Thessaloniki Forum
RISK & COMPLIANCE FORUM
The leading regional initiative for Risk, Compliance & ESG in Northern Greece
The Risk & Compliance Forum 2026 of ICAP CRIF in Thessaloniki stands as the most significant annual event in Northern Greece dedicated to risk management, compliance, and ESG. The Forum brings together business leaders, institutional representatives, and market experts to highlight the challenges and opportunities shaping the business landscape of the next decade.
Thematic Focus
Through keynote presentations, thematic sessions on Risk–Compliance–ESG, discussions with entrepreneurs and institutions, and interactive experiences, the Forum offers a comprehensive approach to strengthening organizational resilience, transparency, and competitiveness.
Practical Knowledge & Specialized Insights
Participants gain essential guidance and insights on:
• Managing credit, commercial, and export risk
• The role of technology and data in decision making
• ESG requirements and the importance of responsible corporate governance
• Growth opportunities emerging in Northern Greece as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship
A Dynamic Networking Platform
The Forum serves as a meeting point for decision makers, investors, export organizations, and businesses shaping the region’s future. The event strengthens collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships, creating an environment of high strategic value.
Ready to Trade
The ICAP CRIF organized in 2025 a high level business event in Thessaloniki, highlighting exports, sustainable development (ESG), data, and technological innovation as key drivers of competitiveness in the new era.
Through interactive panels, dynamic presentations, and demonstrations of modern tools, participants gained essential knowledge and practical guidance on:
• The challenges and emerging prospects of export oriented businesses in Northern Greece
• The use of business information solutions for targeted export strategies
• The transition to ESG ready business models supported by innovative platforms and automated assessments
• The power, potential, and risks of Artificial Intelligence for internationally expanding companies
The program was enriched by the participation of distinguished speakers and market leaders, including:
• Olivier Mathurin, International Keynote Speaker, expert in AI & Innovation
• Dimitris Lakasas, CEO of Olympia Electronics, panellist in the Exports Panel
• Panagiotis Chasapis, Vice President of SEVE, moderator of the Exports Panel
• Ioannis Tampakoudis, Vice Rector of Finance, University of Macedonia, panellist in the ESG Panel
• Dimitris Kriebardis, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer, Mikel, panellist in the ESG Panel
• Maria Samolada, Journalist, Host & Moderator of the ESG Panel
The event showcased the prospects of Northern Greece’s export ecosystem, strategies for integrating ESG into business models, and the challenges and opportunities created by Artificial Intelligence for companies expanding internationally.
The Future of Sustainable Business
ICAP CRIF organized in 2024 the event The Future of Sustainable Business, a thematic gathering dedicated to supporting Greek companies in their transition toward a more sustainable and competitive operating model.
The event focused on the advantages of integrating ESG practices, their role in long term growth, and the importance of alignment with international sustainability standards. It also featured an in depth presentation of the global Synesgy platform, the international sustainability assessment ecosystem supporting businesses in more than 80 countries.
Key Program Highlights
• Official presentations on global developments in sustainable business
• Demonstration of the Synesgy platform and its capabilities
• High level panel discussion with distinguished business and institutional representatives
• Analysis of challenges and opportunities arising from ESG integration
• Overview of new transparency requirements and tools that enhance corporate credibility
The event took place on 26 September 2024 at the Grand Hotel Palace in Thessaloniki, bringing together business executives, institutional bodies, ESG consultants, and professionals shaping the future of sustainable entrepreneurship in Greece.
