AthenaLab Present at Strategic Debates in Santiago and Talcahuano

In the past week, representatives of AthenaLab participated in various activities related to the main strategic challenges facing Chile in the areas of international relations, security, and defense.

On Wednesday, June 17, the Executive Vice President of AthenaLab, Richard Kouyoumdjian, presented before the Association of Health Industry Suppliers (APIS) at the San Jorge Stadium of BancoEstado. The presentation addressed current geopolitical trends and their implications for security, highlighting the impact that changes in the international landscape have on strategic sectors of the economy.

In Talcahuano, Ignacio Mardones, Director of International Affairs, and Julio Leiva, Advisor of AthenaLab, participated in the launch ceremony of the ship Magallanes, an event that brought together authorities and representatives from the maritime and defense sectors, emphasizing the importance of developing naval capabilities for the country.

Meanwhile, the Executive Director of AthenaLab, John Griffiths, was a speaker at the BCI Day 2026, where he presented the lecture “Geopolitical Disruption: Managed Confrontation”. During his presentation, he analyzed the growing competition among major powers, the tensions characterizing the current international landscape, and their effects on Chile and the private sector.

Additionally, John Griffiths and Richard Kouyoumdjian participated in the Public Accountability Report of the Chilean Investigative Police (PDI), where the main advancements achieved during 2025 and the first half of 2026 in public security, combating organized crime, criminal investigation, and institutional modernization were presented.

These activities reflect AthenaLab’s ongoing commitment to strategic analysis, knowledge generation, and participation in forums where the challenges that will shape the future of Chile are discussed.