WeSolve

30/07/2026

WeSolve Think Tank was honored to contribute to the 30th Annual Government Roundtable of The Economist joining an insightful discussion alongside Professor Elisabeth Kelan, Elita Sfakiotaki, and Sophia Nikolova, with excellent moderation by Fani Papageorgiou.

Our own Thanos Georgountzos represented WeSolve on the panel, exploring a timely question: What does Gen Z believe about work, technology, social connections, the environment, and democracy?

Thanos emphasized the need for a new democratic social contract for the next generation-one built on participation, transparency, accountability, and the meaningful inclusion of young people in decision-making.

He also highlighted that Gen Z is not rejecting politics; it is calling for new forms of participation and greater institutional accountability. This requires creating structured deliberative mechanisms, including Youth Councils, while recognizing Greece’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2027 as an important opportunity to elevate Europe’s social dimension and strengthen youth engagement across the continent.

These ideas are at the heart of WeSolve Think Tank’s ongoing work to strengthen youth political participation and create new pathways for meaningful democratic engagement.

We sincerely thank Economist Enterprise SE Europe and especially Nectaria Passarivakis, for organizing another outstanding conference that fostered thoughtful dialogue on the future of our societies.

🎥 Watch the discussion via the YouTube link in the comments.

26/06/2026

Our own, Thanos Georgountzos, will participate as a speaker at The Economist 30th Government Roundtable, taking place in Lagonissi, Greece, from 8–10 July 2026.

On 10 July at 16:30, he will join the panel discussion “Gen Z is rising up: a driving force for deep societal changes?”, representing WeSolve Think Tank and contributing to a high-level discussion on the role of young people in shaping the future of our societies.

This year’s conference, under the theme “Progress in an Age of Upheaval”, brings together leading policymakers, academics, business leaders and international decision-makers to discuss the defining challenges of our time, focusing on , and .

The programme features distinguished speakers including Roberta Metsola, Konstantinos Tasoulas, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Enrico Letta, Pierre Moscovici, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Ahmet Davutoğlu, Yannis Stournaras, Geoffrey Pyatt, Angeliki Frangou, Evangelos Marinakis and many others.

WeSolve is proud to see its voice represented in one of the region’s leading policy forums, bringing the perspective of the next generation to conversations that shape tomorrow. 🌍

The Economist
Economist Enterprise SE Europe

18/06/2026

🇪🇺 From Athens to Brussels: empowering the next generation of Europe.

WeSolve had the honor of organizing the high-level discussion “The Role of Youth in Tackling Modern Challenges in a Rapidly Changing Europe - Gen Z, Entrepreneurship and European Integration”, hosted at the Permanent Representation of Greece to the European Union in Brussels, with the support of AHEPA Brussels Chapter.

The event brought together policymakers, entrepreneurs, young professionals, students and institutional stakeholders to explore how Europe can better equip and empower the next generation to address today’s complex challenges.

We were particularly honored by the opening remarks of H.E. Ambassador Ioannis Vrailas, Permanent Representative of Greece to the European Union, who highlighted the importance of meaningful youth participation in shaping Europe’s future:

“A resilient Europe is a Europe that listens to its youth and meaningfully includes them in shaping our common future. A Europe that is built with young people, not merely for young people or at their expense”.

The discussion featured distinguished speakers from the European institutions, the private sector, and academia, including:
• Gerassimos Thomas, Director-General, DG TAXUD, European Commission
• Nick Bitsios, Head of Brussels Office, Metlen Energy & Metals
• Christina Kattami, MFF Attaché at the Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU
• Juan Schinas, Policy Advisor, European Parliament
• Makis Tikfesis, Vice-President, AHEPA Brussels Chapter

The discussion was moderated by our Founder & Executive Director, Thanos Georgountzos, alongside our Research Director, Dionysis Fotopoulos.

At WeSolve, we firmly believe that young people are not simply stakeholders in Europe’s future - they are active partners in shaping it. Through dialogue, evidence-based policy discussions, and cross-sector collaboration, we continue to build platforms that connect the next generation with decision-makers and drive meaningful change.

The future of Europe will not be shaped by the next generation alone - it will be shaped with them.

31/05/2026

04/05/2026

🗣️ WeSolve at the Delphi Economic Forum

Our own Thanos Georgountzos and Dionysis N. Fotopoulos joined the panel on “The Digital Footprint: Data, AI, and the Microtargeting of Gen Z”.

A key takeaway: Gen Z feels increasingly distant from decision-making and that needs to change. More open dialogue and real participation are essential.

AI is part of this conversation too. The future must stay human-centered and Gen Z must have a voice in shaping it.

In the company of leading political and technocratic figures - including EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis and ESM Managing Director Pierre Gramegna - we’re pleased to share some inspiring highlights from the Forum.

19/04/2026

🗣️ WeSolve at Delphi Economic Forum XI

On Saturday, our Founder & Managing Director Georgountzos and our Research Director Fotopoulos will join the panel discussion: “The Digital Footprint: Data, AI, and the Microtargeting of Gen Z”.

As the Forum enters its second decade, it brings together global leaders, policymakers, and innovators to examine the forces reshaping our world - from AI and data governance to the future of democracy.

At WeSolve, through initiatives like Youth Political Perspectives (YPP), we actively work to reconnect Gen Z with public life, fostering participation, meaningful dialogue and democratic awareness across Greece.

We look forward to contributing a legal and policy-driven perspective to the discussion and to being part of a dialogue that shapes what comes next.

Four days. Hundreds of conversations. One global dialogue.

📍 Ermis Hall | Amalia Hotel

🕒 12:40 – 13:15