Focus on Greece

Almost 200 years ago, King Ludwig I bid farewell to his son Otto, who was elected king by the Greek National Assembly at the age of 16. He reigned from 1832 to 1862.

To this day, there are town twinning arrangements and cultural exchanges (e.g. Munich–Thessaloniki).

Bavaria exports machinery, vehicles and medical technology to Greece. Cooperation exists primarily in the areas of renewable energies, tourism, agribusiness and IT. There is also great potential for investment and trade in organic products and food technology. There are university partnerships (LMU, TUM, universities in Athens and Thessaloniki). Exchange programmes and joint research projects (e.g. environment, IT). There is a large Greek community in Bavaria with active cultural associations, schools and skilled workers from Greece.

Greece has recovered economically in recent years following the sovereign debt crisis and is now recording moderate growth. It has received several rating upgrades in recent years.

Growth sectors are

• Renewable energies
• Tourism & hospitality
• IT and start-up scene (tech clusters in Athens and Thessaloniki)
• Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology (e.g. production site for generic drugs)
• Agriculture and food exports (organic and delicatessen products, e.g. olive oil, honey, wine, demand from Germany, the Middle East and China

Together with the Greek Consulate General and the Greek Academy in Munich, we have prepared a programme featuring high-profile speakers. Greece is not only a dream holiday destination, but also an excellent business partner for Bavaria and an eminently important strategic partner within the European Union and NATO.

Registration • Programme • Invitation