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DAY 1 | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025 | 10.30 – 20.30
Organized by: Institute of Entrepreneurship Development & JOIST Innovation Park
Organized by: JUSTReDI & JOIST Innovation Park
LIGHT LUNCH
13:00 – 13:45
ARRIVALS & REGISTRATION – EXHIBITION OPENING
13:30 – 14:00
Moderator:
Periklis Terlixidis, Operating Officer at ahedd NCSR DEMOKRITOS & Smart Attica EDIH Manager
Speakers:
Thanos Stubos, Head of Innovation Cyrus
Afroditi Sevasti, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Growthfund
Christine Boura, Νetwork & Security – Innovation, R&D at PPC S.A.
Nikos Kanopoulos, CEO Brite Solar
In English
Moderator:
Nikos Ploskas, Associate Professor, University of Western Macedonia, and Coordinator of the Digital Innovation Hub SYNERGiNN EDIH
Speakers:
Dr Dimosthenis Ioannidis, Researcher, Information Technologies Institute (ITI), CERTH, Partner of the Digital Innovation Hub Synerginn EDIH
Panagiotis Sarigiannidis, Director of the ITHACA lab, Co-founder of MetaMind Innovations, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Western Macedonia
Periklis Kafasis, Electrical Engineer, MSc, MBA,PMP, Director of Supplies, Services, Programs DIADYMA SA
COFFEE BREAK – NETWORKING
16:15 – 17:00
Moderator:
Dimitris Balis, Journalist in ΗUFFPOST GREECE
Speakers:
Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance, Greece
Moderator:
Chrysi Laspidou, Vice-Rector of Innovation, Internationalization, Collaborations and Digital Governance, Professor at the Civil Engineering Department, University of Thessaly, Member of the WEF Nexus Steering Committee at Future Earth
Speaker:
Olivier Galibert, Professor of Information and Communication Sciences, University of Burgundy”
In English
Keynote speech:
Efstratios Simopoulos, Member of Greek Parliament (Thessaloniki A’), President of the Special Research and Technology Committee of the Parliament
Moderator:
George Papadoudis, Researcher, National Center of Social Research
Speakers:
Dimitris Kouretas, Governor of the Region of Thessaly
Athanasios Mamakos, Mayor of Larissa, Greece
Dimitrios Katsaprakakis, Professor, Hellenic Mediterranean University
Ioannis Kaldellis, Professor, Director of the Soft Energy Applications & Environmental Protection Laboratory, University of West Attica
Aimilia Kondyli, Professor, Director of Environment Laboratory, University of West Attica
Moderator:
Dimitris Balis, Journalist in ΗUFFPOST GREECE
Speakers:
Nikitas Pothoulakis, CEO & Chairman of the Board of “Βarba Stathis”
Labros Kourtis, Partner of Olivetree Venture Capital
GALA DINNER – JOIST INNOVATION PARK
20:30
DAY 2 | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2025 | 11:00 – 19:30
Speakers:
Lena Rouka, Agronomist, Region of Thessaly, Agricultural Economics and Farm Business Administration
Nikos Tzoumakis, Mechanical Engineering, Development Manager of Polytech
Kyriakos Loukakis, Mechanical Engineer, M.Sc. Engineering – Economic Systems, CEO of Intratech
Efthimios Papadopoulos, Innovation Broker
Moderator:
Charalampos Billinis, Rector of the University of Thessaly & Professor of Virology and Viral Diseases at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Laboratory of Microbiology and Parasitology
LIGHT LUNCH
13:15 – 14:30
“Future-Ready Skills: Building Resilience & Confidence for Success”
Interactive workshop designed to boost your career readiness and resilience in the face of societal challenges. Explore cutting-edge tools in motivation, engagement, and AI-driven learning strategies, with practical insights into crafting a compelling pitch deck.
Moderators:
Athina Daldogiannou, EU Project Manager and Proposal Writer at the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (iED)
Danai Stavrou, EU Projects & Proposals Manager
Moderator:
Professor Dr Dionysis Bochtis, Founder farmB Digital Agriculture – Director iBO / CERTH
Speaker:
Professor Claus Grøn Sørensen, President of CIGR (International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering)
In English
Speakers:
Evi Dramalioti, Secretary General of Coordination-Presidency of the Government
Stelina Siarapi, Secretary General for Private Investments
In English
Moderators:
Evi Dramalioti, General Secretary of Government Coordination
Speakers:
Maria Fatima Lucas, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer at ZYMVOL (Barcelona)
Monika Stanisheva, Founder of the Green Transition Forum, Chair of the Board of Dir.bg
In English
Registration Required to Participate
COFFEE BREAK – NETWORKING
16:30 – 17:30
In English
Organized by: EIT Silicon Valley & JOIST Innovation Park
Silicon Valley is renowned as the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystem. This session will highlight the Silicon Valley mindset, culture, and the interconnectedness of the ecosystem that drives success in the world’s leading hub for entrepreneurship and technology. Gain insights into how these approaches can be adapted to enhance innovation, collaboration, and market impact in Europe.
18:00 – 18:20: Presenting mindset, culture, and the interconnectedness of the Silicon Valley ecosystem: driving success in the world’s leading hub for entrepreneurship and technology.
Speakers:
Orestis Trasanidis, Managing Director, EIT Hub Silicon Valley
Pui San Tam, Deputy Hub Manager, EIT Hub Silicon Valley
18:20 – 18:40: Open discussion
Guest speakers will present good practices and innovation policies from their countries and technology ecosystems (Europe and Asia)
Speakers:
Panneerselvam (PS) Madanagopal, CEO- Meity Startup Hub – Govt of India, CEO – SHMC Global, Ex VP & Chief Innovation Officer at T Hub, Mentor – We-Hub, Board Member (onsite)
Sujit Jagirda, CEO T-Hub, ex-Wipro, Oracle, Godrej & Boyce (online)
Michalis Dritsas, Executive of the Ministry of National Economy and Finance
SG. NSRF / EYSSAE Policy Strategy and Monitoring Unit, National Contact Point (STEP) – Strategic Technologies Platform for Europe, Former CEO Elevate Greece SA, Greece (onsite)
Pirita Ihamäki PhD. International Business Manager, Prizztech Ltd, Belong coordination Unit of Robocoast EDIH, Finland (onsite)
18:40 – 19:00 Q&A
In English
The monetary prizes of €5,000, €3,000 and €2,000 to the first three winning teams will be given by the University of Thessaly
ADDRESS
JOIST Innovation Park
Valtetsiou & Tripoleos, 41336, Larissa
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