Dr Dimitrios Nikolaidis was honoured to open with an inspiring keynote speech the Thessaloniki event of the Free Market Road Show 2017, a Pan European event that takes place in 45 European cities. In Thessaloniki the event,themed 'The World after Brexit and Trump' took place 9 May 2017 at the Ceremony Hall of Aristotle University with Dr Nikolaidis welcoming all guests and set the stage for the presentations that followed.
In his opening speech Dr Nikolaidis, highlighted the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in turbulent times, noting that it is time for action and that significant changes are required, if the society wants to build a promising future.
The event was well attended by representatives of the industry, academics and university students.
The Austrian Economics Center (AEC), in cooperation with over 100 leading think-tanks and universities across Europe and the Caucasus, and in association with international partners such as the Global Philanthropic Trust, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, Americans for Tax Reform, Competitive Enterprise Institute, World Taxpayers Associations, European Students for Liberty, and the F.A. v. Hayek Institut, organise the 10th Annual Free Market Road Show, which tours from March 16th to May 22nd through 45 capitals in Europe and Caucasus – from Scandinavia to Montenegro, from Spain to the Ukraine.