We had the pleasure to participate in the 2nd European Business Summit, co-organized by the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen (Επαγγελματικό Επιμελητήριο Αθηνών – EEA) and The Economist, a high-level event focused on strengthening the role of Greek SMEs in driving innovation and competitiveness amidst global uncertainty.
The summit brought together business leaders, policymakers, and innovators for impactful discussions around Sustainable Innovation, Digital Transformation, and the critical contribution of SMEs in shaping Europe’s economic trajectory.
One of the highlights of the event was the keynote speech by former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who identified five major challenges facing Europe today:
- Trade Crisis – driven by tariffs and rising protectionism.
- Military Conflicts – from Ukraine to the Middle East.
- Energy Crisis – resulting from geopolitical instability.
- Demographic Decline – with aging populations threatening long-term growth.
- Innovation Gap – the urgent need to bridge the divide in digital and AI readiness.
At Energon Green Solutions, we are fully aligned with these priorities. As a legal tech and sustainability startup, our mission is to empower the green transition through:
- ESG compliance support
- Blockchain-based legal solutions
- Tokenized digital finance tools
- Circular economy & supply chain traceability technologies
We believe SMEs are not only the backbone of the European economy, but also the drivers of the sustainable transformation it urgently needs.
We remain committed to building a resilient, innovative, and inclusive economic future.