# Olympia Forum VII in Greece > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/olympia-forum-vii-in-greece > Updated: 2026-09-30T14:16:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The seventh Olympia Forum, held in Ancient Olympia from late September to early October 2026, convened various Greek officials to discuss the nation’s strategic, economic, and geopolitical future. Initial discussions centered on Greece’s positioning within a changing international environment, focusing on economic growth, institutional reform, and the role of cultural heritage in sustainable development. Participants included Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Dimitrios Markopoulos and former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. As the forum progressed, the focus shifted toward specific industrial and infrastructural developments. Industry officials, including General Secretary Eleftherios Kritikos, addressed manufacturing competitiveness and the need for a new spatial framework for industrial zones to streamline licensing and infrastructure. Additionally, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Nikos Tachiaos detailed major ongoing projects, such as the E65 motorway, the Thessaloniki Metro expansion, and recovery efforts in Thessaly following Storm Daniel, valued at approximately 1.35 to 1.4 billion euros. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Olympia Forum VII addresses Greek industry and infrastructure At the 7th Olympia Forum, Greek officials discussed industrial competitiveness, new spatial frameworks for manufacturing, and major infrastructure projects including the Thessaloniki Metro and Thessaly recovery 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympia-forum-vii-addresses-greek-industry-and-infrastructure ### 2026-09-25: Olympia Forum VII to address Greece's strategic and economic future The Olympia Forum VII in Ancient Olympia will address Greece's strategic, economic, and geopolitical future, featuring discussions on development, justice, and cultural heritage. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympia-forum-vii-to-address-greeces-strategic-and-economic-future --- Cite as: Olympia Forum VII in Greece. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/olympia-forum-vii-in-greece