Athens Greece

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Symposium & Expo 

Tour of a Sustainable Facility in Athens 

ONE MISSION • SIX INTEGRATED LEADERSHIP PILLARS

Transforming Knowledge into Action Through Executive Leadership, International Collaboration and Practical Solutions.

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

• Welcome to WGES Global™ Athens 2026
• Welcome from the University of West Attica
• Recognition of Government, Academic & Strategic Partners
• International Delegate Introductions
• Executive Networking Reception

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM — Executive Master Class I

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.

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

Examining the relationship between environmental quality, healthy buildings, biotechnology, digital health, artificial intelligence, and community resilience to improve health outcomes and quality of life.

1:30 PM – 1:45 PM — Questions & Answers

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM — Executive Networking Lunch & Expo

2:45 PM – 4:15 PM — Executive Master Class III

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:

• Historic Athens & Acropolis Leadership Experience
• Energy, Infrastructure & Innovation Technical Tour (subject to partner availability)

8:00 PM — WGES Global™ NOVA Awards Ceremony & Gala

Celebrating Global Leadership in Sustainability, Innovation, Public Health and International Collaboration.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM — Executive Master Class IV

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

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

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:

• Option A — Blue Economy Experience
• Option B — Greek Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Technology Tour (subject to partner availability)
• Option C — Executive Cultural Experience (to be announced)

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:

• WGES Global™
• University of West Attica (UNIWA)

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.