Atlantic Council and Antenna Group launch first-of-its-kind annual Europe Gulf Forum

The Atlantic Council and Antenna Group, a leading international media, content and entertainment organization, announced the launch of a groundbreaking Summit for Europe and the Gulf: the Alliance for Europe-Gulf Geopolitics & Investment Summit (AEGGIS).



This landmark Summit is being launched at a rare moment of unprecedented geopolitical cooperation and peace agreements in the Middle East, with political leaders coming together to envision a shared future of stability and opportunity. This strategic initiative builds on this new momentum and addresses the urgent need to establish a regular forum for constructive dialogue among leaders of government together with senior investors and business leaders, recognizing that the future of Europe and the Gulf are more interconnected than ever before.



The Summit will take place every year and will unite for the first time heads of state, government officials, policy makers, senior investors and business leaders from Europe and the Gulf to enhance consensus on global geopolitical challenges and strengthen economic relations between the two regions. It will inform policymaking, while also advancing cross-border investment across key sectors of the economy.



This annual Summit will first take place in Greece in the spring of 2026 and will be supported by year-round leadership gatherings, including on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.


Both the Atlantic Council and Antenna Group are uniquely positioned to co-lead the Summit and drive forward its goals. The Atlantic Council is drawing on its long-standing expertise in both Europe and the Gulf, leveraging its network and experience to foster stronger geopolitical cooperation and economic innovation between the two regions. Antenna Group is a leading global media, content and entertainment organization reaching over 500 million people through its platforms and partnerships, built on a legacy of successful investments and innovation. With deep, long-term relationships across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, Antenna Group adds cross-regional strategic insight and business acumen to the Summit’s ambitions.


“The Alliance for Europe-Gulf Geopolitics & Investments Summit is designed to reinforce the bonds between Europe and the Gulf, enabling both regions to thrive at a time of profound global transition,” said Frederick Kempe, president and CEO of the Atlantic Council and co-chair of the Summit. “In partnership with Antenna Group, we will bring together political and business leaders not only to unlock new avenues of investment and innovation, but also to forge the resilience and strategic cooperation needed to bring Europe and the Gulf closer together to build peace, trust, and prosperity across both regions.”



“This Summit is founded on the belief that political and business leaders need to join forces to build stronger ties between two critical regions — Europe and the Gulf,” said Theodore Kyriakou, chairman of Antenna Group and co-chair of the Summit. “Through this Summit, a powerful alliance is built around a shared vision, aiming to turn strategic dialogue into measurable outcomes and to create lasting value for both regions long after the participants have left the room.”