Christos Gavalas is a digital journalist with more than a decade of newsroom experience at MEGA TV and CNN in Greece and over five years covering insurance industry trends, currently for Morax Media. His reporting focuses on how technology, regulation, and shifting customer expectations are reshaping the European insurance landscape, with particular attention to AI and digital transformation. With an academic background in broadcast and data journalism from NYU and Columbia, he has conducted numerous high-level interviews with executives, policymakers, and subject-matter experts. He is known for his ability to ask precise, well-researched questions, steer complex discussions with clarity, and translate analytical insights into bottom line takeaways for a broader audience. Alongside his reporting, he works at the intersection of journalism and technology, developing tools that strengthen news verification, structured research, and informed public discourse, in the age of uncontrollable social media reach.
Friday 27
13.20 - 13.50
Safeguarding SME Success: Strategic Risk Management for Modern Small & Medium Enterprises
Grande Bretagne Hotel, Ballroom
This panel examines the rising legal and operational risks facing Greek SMEs in an increasingly regulated and demanding business environment. It highlights how tailored insurance solutions act as a strategic safeguard, protecting business continuity, leadership, and financial stability while strengthening long-term resilience and growth.
16.00 - 16.30
Natural Catastrophes: From Risk Modeling to Institutional Resilience
Grande Bretagne Hotel, Ballroom
Natural catastrophes are no longer rare events but persistent systemic risks. This panel will explore how statistical modeling and scientific forecasting intersect with public policy, labor market stability, and social protection frameworks.