Talks and Presentations
Academic conference presentations and contributions
2026
- Beyond Effort: Food-Management Practices as Enablers of Household Food Waste Prevention. Zacharatos, T., & Theodoridis, P. RETASTE Conference 2026, Heraklion, Greece, September 16–18, 2026.
- The Policy–Cost Gap in Sustainable Food Transitions: Public Support, Affordability and Farm-to-Fork Policy in Europe. Zacharatos, T., & Duttilo, P. RETASTE Conference 2026, Heraklion, Greece, September 16–18, 2026.
- From Knowledge to Food Waste Reduction? A Segment-Based Test of the Knowledge–Attitude–Behavior Chain. Zacharatos, T., & Theodoridis, P. 55th Annual Conference of the European Marketing Academy, Bath, United Kingdom, June 2–5, 2026. Proceedings of the European Marketing Academy, 55, 134037. View conference abstract.
2025
- Transforming Agri-Food Systems in Greece: Emission Reductions through the Mediterranean Diet. Koundouri, P., Dellis, K., Deranian, C., & Zacharatos, T. 18th Conference of the Hellenic Association of Agricultural Economists, Florina, Greece, October 10–11, 2025.
- Monitoring and Reporting the Progress of Sustainable Development Goals at the Regional Level: Evidence from Greek Regions. Koundouri, P., Devves, E., Landis, C. F. M., Plataniotis, A., & Zacharatos, T. 11th World Sustainability Forum, Barcelona, Spain, October 2–3, 2025. Proceedings, 131, 16. DOI.
- Incentivizing Agroecological Practices in Greece: Insights from the CAP 2023–2027 Strategic Plan and Scenario Projections with the FABLE Calculator. Benos, T., Coletti, G., Dellis, K., & Zacharatos, T. RETASTE Conference 2025, Athens, Greece, September 24–26, 2025.
- Optimizing Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Trade-offs in the Mediterranean: A Multi-level Approach. Afentouli, E., Akinsete, E., Stergiopoulou, L., Zacharatos, T., & Koundouri, P. International Conference on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus for a Low-Carbon Economy in Europe and Beyond, Brussels, Belgium, June 5, 2025.
2024
- Consumer Profiles and Food Waste in Greece: Identifying Patterns and Solutions. Zacharatos, T., & Theodoridis, P. International Conference on Business and Economics of the Hellenic Open University, Athens, Greece, September 27–28, 2024.
2023
- Understanding Household Food Waste in Greece. Theodoridis, P., Zacharatos, T., & Boukouvala, V. International Conference on Business and Economics of the Hellenic Open University, Athens, Greece, September 29–30, 2023.
2022
- Consumer Behaviour and Food Waste: Evidence from Greece. Theodoridis, P., Zacharatos, T., & Boukouvala, V. 10th International Conference on Contemporary Marketing Issues, Naxos, Greece, July 8–10, 2022.
2020
- Green Investments and Green State Bonds: An Analysis of the Financial Performance of Green Bonds. Zacharatos, T., & Tsagkanos, A. International Conference on Business and Economics of the Hellenic Open University, Athens, Greece, June 26–27, 2020.
Accepted upcoming presentation
- Energy and Fertiliser Price Pressures in EU Agriculture: Evidence on Mineral Nutrient Use. Zacharatos, T. Accepted for presentation at the 7th International Conference of Development and Economy (ICODECON 2026), Kalamata, Greece, October 22–25, 2026.
Invited talks
2026
- Climate and Agri-Food Systems: Challenges, Commitments, and Solutions under the EU Climate Pact. University of Patras and AgrifoodWest Workshop, 14th Regional Growth Conference, Patras, Greece, May 20, 2026.
- Food Loss and Waste and the Role of Sustainability in Business. 1st Social Sciences Forum, Patras, Greece, February 14, 2026.
2025
- Marketing Tools for Reducing Food Waste, Promoting Sustainability, and Protecting Biodiversity in Aquaculture. 3rd Agrown Conference and Exhibition, Agrinio, Greece, October 31–November 1, 2025.
- The Agri-Food Chain and Sustainable Regional Development: A Discussion Supported by the ORBIS Project. 3rd Agrown Conference and Exhibition, Agrinio, Greece, October 31–November 1, 2025.
- Sustainability in the Agri-Food Sector: Opportunities and Challenges. 5th Epi Gis Agricultural Conference, Ancient Olympia, Greece, May 2025.
- Agroforestry Land Uses and the Natural Landscape. University of Patras and AgrifoodWest Workshop, 13th Regional Growth Conference, Patras, Greece, May 12–14, 2025.
- Networks of Productive Relationships: Prospects, Resource Mobilisation, and Public–Private Reciprocity. University of Patras and AgrifoodWest Workshop, 13th Regional Growth Conference, Patras, Greece, May 12–14, 2025.
- Food Waste in Greece: Evidence, Trends, and Challenges for a Sustainable Future. EU Climate Pact online event, “Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Greece,” April 29, 2025.
- Agroecological Practices for Sustainable Transformations of the Agri-Food System: Insights from the Region of Western Greece. 3rd MAIA Workshop, Patras, Greece, February 21, 2025.
- Food Loss and Waste in the Food Supply Chain. 11th Expotrof, Athens, Greece, February 1, 2025.
2024
- The Food Supply Chain and Climate Change. Gnomi newspaper event on the primary sector and climate change, Patras, Greece, December 14, 2024.
- Consumer Behaviour, Sustainability, and Food Waste. Europe Direct ELIAMEP Attica event on the agricultural sector in Greece and Europe, Athens, Greece, October 21, 2024.
- Sustainability in the Agri-Food Sector: From Producer to Consumer. Olympia Forum V, Ancient Olympia, Greece, October 19, 2024.
- From Farm to Fork: Towards Healthy and Sustainable Food. 2nd Agrown Conference and Exhibition, Agrinio, Greece, October 10–11, 2024.
- Marketing in the Food Sector and Sustainable Development. 12th Regional Growth Conference, Patras, Greece, May 30–June 1, 2024.
- Sustainability in the Agri-Food Sector. 4th Epi Gis Agricultural Conference, Ancient Olympia, Greece, March 29, 2024.
- From Land to Plate: Sustainability throughout the Food Supply Chain. 10th Expotrof, Food Expert Stories, Athens, Greece, February 5, 2024.
2023
- The Food Supply Chain and the Climate Crisis. Agrown Conference and Exhibition, Lake Trichonida, Greece, November 3–4, 2023.
- Food Waste in Greece: Evidence, Trends, and Challenges for a Sustainable Future. 3rd Conference of the Hellenic Food Banks, Athens, Greece, October 30–31, 2023.
- Synergies and the Circular Economy. Olympia Forum IV, Ancient Olympia, Greece, September 22, 2023.
- Food Waste in Greece: Evidence, Trends, and Challenges for a Sustainable Future. Event on Global Food Trends and Sustainable Development, Patras, Greece, April 1, 2023.
- Food Marketing and Sustainable Consumption. 11th Regional Growth Conference, Patras, Greece, March 16–18, 2023.
2022
- Challenges and Opportunities in the Agri-Food Sector. Workshop on skills and employment in the agri-food and food industry sectors of Western Greece, Nafpaktos, Greece, December 9, 2022.
- Food Waste in Greece: Evidence, Trends, and Challenges for a Sustainable Future. Rotary Club of Patras, Patras, Greece, November 7, 2022.
- Results of a National Survey on Food Waste. 10th Regional Growth Conference, Patras, Greece, June 9–11, 2022. Research conducted within the Green Fund project “Innovative Actions with Citizens.”
2021
- Household Food Waste. 9th Regional Growth Conference, Patras, Greece, June 3–5, 2021.
- Food Waste and COVID-19: Evidence from Greece. Save Our Food event, Frederick University, Cyprus, April 7, 2021.
- Consumer Behaviour and Food Waste during the COVID-19 Pandemic. International online workshop on food waste prevention after the pandemic, January 20, 2021.
2020
- Consumer Behaviour and Food Waste during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 8th Regional Growth Conference, Patras, Greece, July 2–4, 2020.
- Consumer Behaviour and Food Waste. 6th Food and Beverage Marketing Symposium, Agrinio, Greece, January 18–19, 2020.
Media appearances
Television
- ECO NEWS, SKAI TV — March 5, 2026. Interview on food waste, agri-food sustainability, and the European Climate Pact. Watch the interview.
- Ektos Planou, IONIAN Channel — November 22, 2025. Interview on sustainable development and food waste. Watch the interview.
- RouteLab 2022, IONIAN Channel — November 10, 2022. Interview on experiential tourism, sustainability, and emerging trends in tourism. Watch the interview.
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