TRANSATLANTIC ΣΥΝ-ERGIES: ENERGY, CAPITAL & GLOBAL VENTURES

When:
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Where:
Chiotes Hall
337 East 74th Street, New York, NY 10021

Co-organized by:
The American College of Greece (ACG)
Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce (HACC)
the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Greece)

Under the Auspices of:
The Consulate General of Greece in New York

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About the event

Join leaders from the global energy industry for a timely discussion on how energy security, geopolitical resilience, technological transformation, and access to capital are becoming increasingly interconnected.

Greece’s growing role as an energy gateway to Southeast Europe, together with rising electricity demand driven by AI, data centers, and industry, is creating new opportunities across LNG, renewables, energy storage, modern grids, and critical infrastructure.

Beyond infrastructure and capital, the U.S.–Greece partnership can extend further into innovation, research, and entrepreneurship, connecting universities, technology ecosystems, and investors while opening new pathways for knowledge transfer and venture funding.

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Agenda

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Guest Arrival & Registration

6:30 PM – 6:40 PM | Welcome Remarks

Eftihia Pylarinou Piper, President, Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce

John D. Saracakis, President, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Greece) – joining online

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6:45 PM – 7:00 PM | Fireside Conversation

From Knowledge to Impact: Building Transatlantic Bridges through Education

Edward C. Wingenbach, PhD, President, The American College of Greece
in conversation with
Heracles (Iraklis) Diamataris, Publisher & Executive Editor, The National Herald

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7:05 PM – 7:20 PM | Fireside Conversation

The Global Energy Crisis: What Happens Next?

John Catsimatidis, Owner, WABC Radio and United Refining
in conversation with
John Stratakis, Poles, Tublin, Stratakis & Gonzalez; Member of the HACC Advisory Board

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7:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Panel Discussion

Powering the New Economy: Energy, Infrastructure, Investment & Global Connectivity

Key themes:

• How global instability is reshaping investment decisions, supply chains, and infrastructure priorities.
• How LNG infrastructure and cross-border connectivity can evolve to strengthen energy security while supporting the next phase of the energy transition.
• How shipping is evolving from a transport link into a strategic pillar of global energy security and connectivity.
• How banks, capital markets, private investors, and public finance can work together to mobilize investment for the next generation of energy, infrastructure, and technology projects.

Speakers Include:

Geoffrey Pyatt, Former U.S. Ambassador to Greece; Senior Managing Director for Energy and Critical Minerals, McLarty Associates

Jeff Wilson, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, Office of the President & Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United States

Mikko Kantero, Executive Vice President (EVP), Korkia

Moderator:
Katerina Sokou, Executive Director, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce USA

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8:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Panel Discussion

U.S.–Greece Strategic Energy Partnership: From Energy Security to the Digital Economy

Key themes:

• How Greece can strengthen its position as a regional platform for energy, technology, and economic connectivity.
• How offshore exploration and regional resources could strengthen diversification and geopolitical resilience.
• How energy cooperation can expand into technology, digital infrastructure, innovation, and long-term investment.
• How the growth of AI and data centers is reshaping electricity demand, and what this means for U.S.–Greece cooperation on power infrastructure, investment, and digital competitiveness.

Speakers Include:

Joshua Volz, Special Envoy for Global Energy Integration, U.S. Department of Energy

Ted Loch-Temzelides, George and Cynthia Mitchell Professor in Sustainable Development, Director of Graduate Studies, RICE University; Faculty Director, Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center (EMEC), Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy

Nikolas Tsakos, President and CEO of TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION

Moderator:
Dr. Kostas Andriosopoulos, Professor of Finance & Energy Management and Director of the HELLENiQ ENERGY Center for Sustainability and Energy, Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece; Chair of the Energy Committee, AMCHAM Greece

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8:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Networking Cocktail Reception