A Special Thank You to WGES Global Board, its Leadership and Speakers!
Special Thank You to Greece Organizing Team
Dr. Kostas Mastorakis, DVM
Ambassador, WGES Global Athens 2026
Prof. Georgios I. Zakynthinos, MSc, PhD
Academic Ambassador, WGES Global Athens 2026
Professor, UNIWA School of Public Health
Nikoletta Anagnostopoulou Bakalarou, MBA
Executive Coordinator, WGES Global Athens 2026
Nicole Nikolaoy
Assistant, WGES Global Athens 2026
UNIWA Faculty
All the partners & those who have helped behind the scene
It Takes a Village and what an amazing Village it is!
ONE MISSION • SIX INTEGRATED LEADERSHIP PILLARS
Transforming Knowledge into Action Through Executive Leadership, International Collaboration and Practical Solutions. (additional speakers/courses may be added)
October 6–8, 2026 | Athens, Greece
Hosted in partnership with the University of West Attica
The WGES Global™ Executive Master Class Series convenes senior leaders across government, academia, and industry for three days of executive-level dialogue on sustainability, health, resilience, and innovation. The program is organized into six integrated Master Class sessions, each paired with dedicated Q&A, networking, and applied learning opportunities.
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM — Registration -
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM — Executive Welcome & International Networking Reception - Venue: Cultural Center of Church of Greece - Kolonaki - (by invitation only, must bring invitation or name of inviter at security )
Venue: National Museum of Contemporary Art
117 43 Athens, Greece.
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM — Executive Master Class I
Professor Georgios Zakynthinos
Dr. Ashish Joshi
Dr. Reginald Swift
Examining the relationship between environmental quality, healthy buildings, biotechnology, digital health, artificial intelligence, and community resilience to improve health outcomes and quality of life.
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM — Questions & Answers
11:45 AM – 11:55 AM — Networking Break
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM — Executive Master Class II
Mr. Kevin Kampschroer
Ms. Kinga Hydras
Mr. Alkis Triantafyllopoulos
Advancing high-performance buildings, healthy indoor environments, smart technologies, energy efficiency, resilient infrastructure, and building modernization that improve occupant health, operational performance, and long-term sustainability.
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM — Questions & Answers
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM — Executive Networking Lunch & Expo
2:30 - 2:40 - 3D Printing Special Presentation
Dr. Reynaldo Santana
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM — Executive Master Class III
Barbara Ryan
Vince Ambrosia
Dr. Ioannis Gitas
Strengthening decision-making through Earth observation, remote sensing, geospatial intelligence, climate science, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics that support resilient infrastructure, emergency management, environmental stewardship, public health, agriculture, and sustainable development.
Exploring climate resilience, disaster preparedness, wildfires, hazard analytics, resilient infrastructure, emergency response, and adaptive planning that help organizations anticipate risk, protect critical assets, and strengthen long-term community resilience.
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM — Questions & Answers
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM — Executive Study Tours (Optional)
Participants may select one of the following experiences:
8:00 PM — WGES Global™ NOVA Awards Ceremony & Gala
Venue: NYN ESTI, Athens Greece
Co-Hosts
Ms. Daisy Gallagher
Dr. Kostas Mastorakis, DVM
Celebrating Global Leadership in Sustainability, Innovation, Public Health and International Collaboration.
Venue: National Museum of Contemporary Art
117 43 Athens, Greece.
Organizer of Day 2 Master Classes - UNIWA - Prof. Georgios I. Zakynthinos, MSc, PhD, Academic Ambassador, WGES Global Athens 2026, Professor, UNIWA School of Public Health & UNIWA Faculty
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM — Executive Master Class IV
Dr. Sabine O'Hara
UNIWA Faculty
Addressing food security, water resources, agricultural innovation, environmental stewardship, rural development, and sustainable food systems that strengthen communities while protecting natural resources.
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM — Questions & Answers
11:45 AM – 11:55 AM — Networking Break
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM — Executive Master Class V
Speaker TBA
Virginia Gibson
UNIWA Faculty
Exploring renewable energy, hydrogen technologies, grid modernization, maritime sustainability, energy security, and innovative approaches supporting economic growth while advancing environmental responsibility and long-term resilience.
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM — Questions & Answers
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM — Executive Networking Lunch
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM — Executive Master Class VI
UNIWA Faculty
Exploring circular economy strategies, smart cities, sustainable finance, workforce development, public-private partnerships, resilient infrastructure, and policies that strengthen long-term economic competitiveness.
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM — Questions & Answers & Closing Remarks
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM — Executive Study Tours (Optional)Participants may select one of the following experiences:
Mr. Demetris Kannavos, President of Hellenic Media Group and WGES Global Athens 2026 Media Partner will be conducting live interviews at the symposium
All registered participants attending the full Executive Master Class Series, October 7 & 8, will receive:
WGES Global™ Executive Certificate in Sustainable Leadership
Presented jointly by:
Awarded in recognition of participation in the WGES Global™ Executive Master Class Series, advancing executive leadership through interdisciplinary learning, international collaboration, and practical solutions that support a more sustainable, resilient, healthier, and prosperous world.
ROI HOUSE - Koukaki/Acropolis Area - Athens, Greece (special rate for WGES attendees)
Athenaeum Grand Hotel -Athens, Greece (special rate for WGES Global Guests) - sold out
Presidents Hotel - Athens, Greece (special rate for WGES Global Guests) - N/A
Grand Hyatt - Athens, Greece (special rate for WGES Global Guests) - limited rooms available
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