We are delighted to announce that Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Prime Minister of Greece, will be joining us at our upcoming StrictlyVC event in Athens, which is being co-hosted with Endeavor, on the evening of Thursday, May 8, at the breathtaking Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.

For those who may not be familiar with his background, Prime Minister Mitsotakis brings a unique combination of experiences to the table. Having worked at both McKinsey and Chase Investment Bank prior to entering politics, he possesses a deep understanding of the business world that many operators in the startup ecosystem can relate to. As the youngest of four children, he also boasts an impressive academic pedigree, having attended Harvard, Stanford, where he earned a master’s degree in international relations, and finally, Harvard Business School, where he obtained his MBA – experiences that have significantly shaped his vision for Greece’s future.

Prime Minister Mitsotakis has long been a champion of Greece’s tech transformation. In fact, following his successful navigation of the country through the pandemic, he has reaffirmed his commitment to positioning Athens as an emerging tech hub, introducing initiatives aimed at attracting international talent, including tax incentives and reforms designed to reduce bureaucratic hurdles for new businesses.

Hailing from a political family – his father was prime minister and his sister served as mayor of Athens – Prime Minister Mitsotakis has carved out his own reputation as a reformer focused on modernizing the Greek economy. His administration has been particularly interested in leveraging technology to diversify traditional Greek strengths such as shipping and tourism.

By design, StrictlyVC events offer a unique opportunity for attendees, including investors, founders, and ecosystem builders, to engage directly with influential figures like the Prime Minister. If you are interested in learning about his government’s vision for Greece’s tech future and how the country fits into the broader European innovation landscape, this event presents a unique chance to do so.

You can find more information about the agenda, other speakers, and purchase tickets while they are still available. Registration is now open for what promises to be an engaging evening filled with enlightening discussions. This conversation – with one of Europe’s most intriguing political leaders about Greece’s emerging technology narrative – is definitely one you won’t want to miss. Secure your StrictlyVC Greece ticket here.