FR-GR RESEARCH & INNOVATION FORUM - Building strong research ecosystems around defence innovation

MONDAY 22 JUNE 2026 - 2/6 - 10.00-12.30 │ Innovating for the defence of tomorrow 10.00-11.15│ Round-table: Building strong research ecosystems around defence innovation Moderation: Iliana Magra, Journalist - Kathimerini Speakers: ★François-Régis Boulvert, Naval Group – Director of International R&D Cooperation ★George Tzamtzis, Metlen Energy & Metals – Head of Defence Innovation and European Programmes ★Major General Panoussis, Innovation branch of the General Staff of Hellenic Armed forces – Director ★Konstantinos Eleftheriadis, Demokritos NCSR – Vice-president of the Board of Directors ⭕ The French Embassy in Greece and the French Institute of Greece, in collaboration with the CCI France-Grèce organizaed on June 22-23 the first Franco-Hellenic Forum for Research and Innovation. Placed under the high patronage of the Secretariat General for Research and Innovation of the Greek Ministry of Development and with the support of numerous sponsors and partners, the Forum showcased multiple high-level round tables on key strategic themes : defense, energy, health and life sciences and digital technologies, as well as workshops on private and public funding of research and possible collaborations between France and Greece. Scientific and academic cooperation between France and Greece has entered a new phase following the signing, on April 25, 2026, during the official visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Greece, of an Action Plan aimed at strengthening cooperation in higher education and scientific research. This Action Plan includes several initiatives, among them the organization of the Franco-Hellenic Forum for Research and Innovation. All participants agreed that a new slogan is emerging : Greece-France alliance, in the field of research and innovation! https://www.ifg.gr/events/1o-ellinoga...