This year marks a decade since the Delphi Economic Forum began its journey with a simple yet ambitious mission: to create an open space for informed dialogue, thoughtful cooperation, and forward-looking ideas. In its tenth year, the DEF stands not simply as a conference, but as a global platform, a place where collaborations are formed, and credible pathways for progress are shaped.
Today, we are pleased to share the completion of the Socioeconomic Impact Study conducted by EY-Parthenon, offering the most comprehensive assessment to date of the Forum’s contribution to Greece, the region, and the international policy ecosystem.
A Decade of Measured Impact
The findings confirm what our community has collectively built: the Delphi Economic Forum has evolved into a global platform of influence, connecting leaders from politics, business, academia, and civil society, and shaping credible pathways toward sustainable development and international cooperation.
Key Insights at a glance:
An engine of economic activity
- €2.4M in public revenues generated (taxes & social contributions)
- 6.6% contribution to the quarterly GDP of Phocis (2023)
- approximately 1.100 seasonal jobs supported during the preparation and execution period
A rapidly expanding international footprint
- 3.500+ participants from over 50 countries in 2024
- 54K+ livestream views and sustained media visibility across major outlets
- A growing network of satellite events across Europe and North America, strengthening our year-round engagement
Beyond Numbers: A Broader Impact
The findings underscore the DEF’s role as a catalyst for:
- Cross-border dialogue and evidence-based policymaking
- Regional development and local economic vitality
- Greece’s strengthened international positioning in Europe, the Mediterranean, and global affairs
- Collaborative initiatives with leading think tanks, institutions, and innovators
In an era marked by uncertainty and rapid transformation, the Delphi Economic Forum remains committed to fostering the constructive dialogue and credible ideas our times demand, ensuring that insight leads to action, and that action contributes to shared progress.
You may read the full study, available in Greek, below.
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