1 1 – 14 JANUARY 2027 LISBON - ATHENS

From bailouts to breakouts:

the turnaround for Southern European economies

High-level conference held during the week of 11-15 January 2027 across Athens and Lisbon   

Fifteen years after the European sovereign debt crisis, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain have undergone a profound economic transformation, strengthening their resilience, competitiveness and public finances while emerging as important contributors to Europe’s growth story.  

Hosted across Athens and Lisbon, the conference will convene political leaders, economic decision-makers and market participants.  

From bailouts to breakouts will not only reflect on a defining chapter of recent European history, but will use the experience of Southern Europe as a foundation for a forward-looking discussion on competitiveness, resilience, capital markets and growth.  

Agenda to follow 

Lisbon 11 - 12 January 2027  

Nova School of Business and Economics 

Athens 13 - 14 January 2027  

The Acropolis Museum  

 

Join the conversation that will shape Europe’s next chapter

Demonstrate thought leadership

From bailouts to breakouts is more than a conference. It’s a unique opportunity to reflect on one of Europe's defining economic transformations while helping shape the next generation of policies, investment and leadership that will determine Europe's future competitiveness.  

Engage decision makers

By gathering CEOs, policymakers, institutional investors, regulators, entrepreneurs, experts and researchers under one roof. From bailouts to breakouts creates a unique environment for strategic dialogue on the issues that will define Europe's future prosperity and competitiveness. 

Support Europe’s growth agenda

Discuss how to strengthen European capital markets, sustainable economic growth and long-term competitiveness.