Dr. Balomenou, Lecturer at Banking and Finance Department, at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences of Epoka University had the honor of participating in the 11th Interdisciplinary Conference of the Metsovion Interdisciplinary Research Center (M.I.R.C.) and the National Technical University of Athens (N.T.U.A.), held in beautiful Metsovo, Greece (25-27 September 2025), with the central theme:

"Proposals, research and actions for the regeneration of mountainous and isolated areas.” Together with her esteemed colleagues Marianthi Maliari (MSc) Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki and Hellenic Open University (HOU), Simeon Semasis (MSc) Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki and Hellenic Open University ( HOU) and Professor Dr. Spiridon Mamalis, Dimocritous University, Dr. Balomenou presented their joint paper:
"Study of Action 4.1.2 of the Common Agricultural Policy
'Financing investments in water saving' in the mountainous, semi-mountainous and lowland areas of the Regional Units of Serres- Drama - Kavala."
Beyond the scientific dialogue and the opening of new horizons for the enlargement of the academic Network, this so inspiring and insightful Conference made a valuable contribution by cultivating an entrepreneurial culture and mapping a new landscape of upgraded synergies between academic/Universities, local societies and the Market, mirroring under this framework, the principles of both, the Triple Helix Theory and the ones of the Knowledge Triangle. In this way, it actively fosters local entrepreneurship and supports endogenous regional growth, creating bridges between research, practice, and development. 

A heartfelt thank you to the Co Authors for the so fruitful, constructive and excellent collaboration and to the Organizers, and in particular to Professor D. Kaliabakos, at Metsovion Technical University of Athens and Director of Metsovion Interdisciplinary Research Center (M.I.R.C.), as well as to the Local Authorities, for the excellent organization and warm hospitality that made this experience truly memorable. Dr. Balomenou is looking forward to continuing the so constructive and creative dialogue on sustainable development and innovative strategies for supporting our mountainous and rural regions.