Delphi Economic Forum 2026: Diplomacy Amid Geopolitical Shocks
The 11th Delphi Economic Forum convened on April 22, 2026, in Delphi, Greece, with prominent figures including Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, European Council President Antonio Costa, and Estonian President Alar Karis, alongside Alexis Tsipras and Prince Albert II of Monaco. The forum's theme, "The Shock of the New," aimed to explore diminishing effects of geopolitical disruptions. Compounding concerns, an Iranian gunboat reportedly targeted the Greek vessel Epaminondas in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring regional unrest. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's call for collaboration among middle powers resonated, reinforcing the significance of face-to-face diplomacy highlighted by President Karis.
Key facts
- 11th Delphi Economic Forum took place April 22, 2026 in Delphi, Greece.
- Theme: 'The Shock of the New'.
- Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and European Council President Antonio Costa spoke.
- Albanian PM Edi Rama, Prince Albert II of Monaco, and Estonian President Alar Karis attended.
- Greek-owned freighter Epaminondas was fired on in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
- Mark Carney's Davos speech on middle-power cooperation influenced discussions.
- President Karis highlighted the value of face-to-face meetings for trust.
- The forum is part of a series of diplomatic events including Munich Security Conference, Globsec, and Arctic Circle Assembly.
Entities
Institutions
- Delphi Economic Forum
- European Council
- World Economic Forum
- Monocle
- The Foreign Desk
- Munich Security Conference
- Globsec
- Arctic Circle Assembly
- Black Sea Security Forum
- Warsaw Security Forum
- NATO
Locations
- Delphi
- Greece
- Strait of Hormuz
- Iran
- Odessa
- Warsaw
- Davos
- Monaco
- Estonia
- Albania
- Canada
- United States
- Israel
- Liberia
Sources
- Monocle —