Events of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Thessaloniki International Fair 2026, under the central message “Investing in Greece’s Extroversion” (Thessaloniki, 04–13.09.2026)

Events of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Thessaloniki International Fair 2026, under the central message
“Investing in Greece’s Extroversion” (Thessaloniki, 04–13.09.2026)

 

Athens, 4 September 2026 | The central message “Investing in Greece’s Extroversion” reflects the determination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its supervised bodies, Enterprise Greece and Export Credit Greece, to maximize the international promotion of the progress our country has achieved recently, particularly in the areas of exports and foreign investment, as well as the growth momentum of the Greek economy.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Enterprise Greece, and Export Credit Greece are once again participating in a joint pavilion at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), which will take place from 5 to 13 September 2026.

All the individual events scheduled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for this year’s TIF are aimed at the comprehensive promotion of Greece’s modern and strongly outward-looking profile.

Below is the detailed program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ events at TIF 2026.

Program of Events

Friday, 4 September
18:00 | Olympion – “Pavlos Zannas” Hall
“Extroversion for a Strong Greece: The country’s international presence as a force of prosperity, credibility, and social progress”
Main speakers will be the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Giorgos Gerapetritis; the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Haris Theocharis, the Secretary General for International Economic Affairs and President of Enterprise Greece, Dimitris Skalkos, and the CEO of Export Credit Greece, Nikolaos Vagiannis.

Saturday, 5 September
11:00 | MFA Pavilion
“Promoting and Implementing Flagship UNESCO Programs in Greece: National Successes and Important Synergies”
At the event, co-organized with the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO, opening remarks will be delivered by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ioannis Michail Loverdos.

12:00 | MFA Pavilion
“Exporting Innovation to Japan”
A discussion will be held with the participation of the Secretary General for International Economic Affairs, Dimitris Skalkos, along with representatives of Greek companies operating in Japan, the honored country of the 90th TIF.

13:30 | MFA Pavilion
“The Challenges of Greek Exports: Resilience and Protection in Times of Realignment”
The event is organized by Export Credit Greece (ECG). Opening remarks will be delivered by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Haris Theocharis. The event will be attended by the Chairman and CEO of ECG, as well as representatives of Greek businesses and banking institutions.

Sunday, 6 September
14:00 | MFA Pavilion
“From Knowledge to International Markets: Strategies and Tools for the Development of Greek Businesses”
The event is organized by Enterprise Greece, through its Exports Academy and Export Helpdesk services, and focuses on ways Greek businesses can develop their export activity. Opening remarks will be delivered by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Haris Theocharis.

17:00 | MFA Pavilion
“Discover Japan”
The event is co-organized by Enterprise Greece, SEVE, SEV, and EBEA. It will take place with the participation of the Secretary General for International Economic Affairs, a representative of the Embassy of Japan in Greece, and business representatives, focusing on the presentation of the characteristics and business opportunities of the Japanese market.

Monday, 7 September
16:00 | MFA Pavilion
“Thessaloniki: An Extroversion Asset for the Greek Economy in Southeastern and Central Europe. Connecting Greece with New Trade Corridors”
The event will take place with the participation of the Secretary General for International Economic Affairs and a representative of the Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA).

18:00 | “Emilios Riadis” Hall
“Greece as a Strategic Energy Hub for Europe: The Role of Energy Networks in the Energy Transition and Security of Supply”
The event is co-organized by the Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy & Water (RAAEY) and Enterprise Greece, with the participation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Enterprise Greece, RAAEY, and representatives of energy sector companies.

Thursday, 10 September
18:00 | MFA Pavilion
“THEMATIC2GREEN: Driving Green Transition through Innovation and Transnational Cooperation”
The event is organized by Enterprise Greece, within the framework of the co-funded European project Thematic2Green (IPA-ADRION INTERREG 21-27), aiming to promote new environmental management practices among businesses. Participants will include organizations from Italy, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The joint pavilion of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Enterprise Greece, and Export Credit Greece at TIF is located at Pavilion 13 (Stand 9).