Conference 2021 Agenda Released
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all participants for their enthusiastic response to the International Conference on ‘1821 – 2021 Greece in the Mediterranean: Geopolitical, Political, Economic, Environmental, Cultural Perspectives.’
The overwhelming interest and active participation have surpassed our expectations, underscoring the significance of the diverse topics and themes addressed in our call for abstracts.
The conference has been a resounding success, featuring a rich array of submissions from a substantial number of contributors. This diversity not only underscores the depth of knowledge within our community but also highlights the multifaceted nature of the issues discussed. The wide-ranging perspectives presented contribute to a holistic understanding of the geopolitical, political, economic, environmental, and cultural dimensions of Greece in the Mediterranean.
We’re pleased to announce that the Conference Agenda is now finalized and available here:
| Day 1 – Thursday 25/11/2021
10:00 Opening The Importance of the European Mediterranean Group EUMED 9 and Greece’s Role in Euro-Mediterranean Dialogue Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
10:30 Break / Coffee 10:45-12:30 Session 1 Chair: Theodoros Stathis, President of the Foundation for Mediterranean Studies -Mediterranean: A Historical Overview Elias Yarenis, Ionian University
–Changes in the Geopolitical Position of the Mediterranean in the Period 1821-2021 George Prevelakis, University of Sorbonne + OECD
–The Geopolitical Significance of Cyprus in the Mediterranean 1821-2021 George Georgis, Professor, Neapolis University Pafos
–The Mediterranean: A Vast Lake of Demographic Imbalances Gerard-Francois Dumont, Sorbonne University
12:30 Discussion 13:00 Break / Light lunch 14:00-15:00 Session 2 Chair: Angelos Kotios, Rector of the University of Piraeus –The Consequences of Climate Change on the Natural Environment of Mediterranean Countries Konstantinos Synolakis, University of Crete –Energy Stakes in the Mediterranean Nikolaos Farantouris, University of Piraeus
–The Construction of the Corinth Canal and its Developmental Role Efi Anagnostopoulou, University of Patras
15:00 Discussion 15:15-16:15 Session 3 Chair: Angelos Kotios, Rector of the University of Piraeus
–Refugee and Migration Flows in the Mediterranean Ioannis Papadopoulos, Institute of Mediterranean Studies
–The Importance of Short-Sea Shipping in the Mediterranean
–Greece, Europe, Mediterranean: The Strategic Choice of EU Integration Sotiris Dallis, Assistant Professor, University of the Aegean
16:15 Discussion
Day 2 – Friday 26/11/2021 11:00-12:00 Session 4 Chair: Chrysi Vitsilaki, Rector of the University of the Aegean
–Mediterranean: (Geo)political Intersectionality and Humanitarian Crisis Panagiotis Roilos, Harvard University
–The Long-Term Development Trends of the Greek Economy and the Mediterranean Dimension of Greece’s Trade Relations in the Period 1821-2021 Stergios Babanassis, University of the Aegean
–Greek Agriculture in the Mediterranean Context George Baurakas Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania Ioannis Doukas, University of Athens
12:00 Discussion 12:15 Break / Coffee 12:30-13:30 Session 5 Chair: Chrysi Vitsilaki, Rector of the University of the Aegean –The Development of Greek Commercial Shipping in the Mediterranean and the Role of the Greek Diaspora in the Period 1821-2021 Zelina Charlafti, University of Crete Giannis Theotokas, University of Piraeus
–Greek Trade Networks from the Eastern Mediterranean to the British Empire, 18th-20th Centuries Maria-Christina Chatziioannou, Institute of Historical Research, National Research Foundation
–The Mediterranean Specificity of the Dodecanese Giannis Georgikopoulos, University of Sorbonne
13:30 Discussion 13:45 Break / Light lunch 15:00-16:00 Session 6 Chair: Andreas Floros, Rector of the Ionian University
–Marine Biodiversity in the Mediterranean and Greek Seas Drossos Koutsoubas, University of the Aegean + National Marine Park of Zakynthos
–The Development of Greek Tourism and Mediterranean Competition Dimitris Lagos, University of the Aegean
-“Music” and the Music of the Mediterranean Pavlos Kavouras, University of Athens
16:00 Discussion 16:15-16:30 Closing The prospects for the development of the Greek economy in the Mediterranean region Napoleon Maraveyas, University of Athens
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