About this Event
Join Us at the Climate Neutral Cities Challenge Open Day – Thessaloniki! 🌍
The Ministry of the Environment and Energy, in collaboration with Mantis Beyond Innovation as Innovation Enabler, invites you to the Climate Neutral Cities Challenge Open Day, taking place at Helexpo Pavilion 9 in Thessaloniki on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
This event is a fantastic opportunity for startups, researchers, and innovative teams to discover how they can be a part of the green transition for Greek cities. You’ll learn about the program's exciting challenges, the proposal submission process, and the evaluation criteria. It’s your chance to turn your innovative ideas into real-world applications that can contribute to achieving climate neutrality.
What to Expect:
💬 Keynote Speech and greetings from members of the innovation and political ecosystem
🎯 Introduction to the program's key thematic challenges, including:• Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization in buildings 🌱• Renewable Energy Solutions for cities ☀️• Sustainable Urban Mobility and Smart Transport 🚴♂️• Waste Management and Circular Economy ♻• Smart Water Management 💧
📚 Overview of the proposal submission process and evaluation criteria🤝 Networking opportunities with key stakeholders, industry experts, and potential collaborators
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 Time: 13:30
Location: Helexpo Pavilion 9, Thessaloniki
This Open Day is not just about learning — it’s about connecting, innovating, and contributing to the sustainable future of our cities! 🌱
Don’t miss the chance to be part of the future of urban sustainability. Register today to secure your spot and join us in shaping the green cities of tomorrow.
Agenda
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Arrivals
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:05 PM
Opening
Info: Moderator: Christos Raftogiannis, Founder & CEO, CityCrop
🕑: 02:05 PM - 02:30 PM
Greetings
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:50 PM
Keynote Speakers: Efthymios Bakogiannis, Manolis Grafakos
Info: Climate Neutral Cities until 2030: Innovation as a catalyst for upholding strategic commitments
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:05 PM
Climate Neutral Cities Challenge: Program Presentation
Info: Christos Nikoloudis, Founder & CEO, Mantis Beyond Innovation
🕑: 03:05 PM - 03:10 PM
Q&A Session
🕑: 03:10 PM
Networking
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Thessaloniki International Trade Fair- Exhibition, Egnatia 154, Thessaloniki, Greece
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