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DAY 1 | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025 | 10.30 – 20.30
Co-organized by: Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (iED) & Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO
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 Cyprus (online)
Afroditi Sevasti, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Growthfund
Nikos Kanopoulos, CEO Brite Solar
Paris Patsouridis, Chief Operations Officer at Wootis S.A.
In English
This panel will explore how businesses can harness data, technology, and analytics to build more agile, adaptive, and resilient supply chains. Experts from industry and academia will discuss the unique challenges of the EU industrial ecosystem, including regulatory fragmentation and competitiveness on the global stage.
Moderator:
Georgia Papadopoulou, EIT Digital Ecosystem Lead Greece
Speakers:
Thomas Komenda, Business Development at deltaDAO AG
Anteneh Yemane, Manufacturing Systems Engineer at EnginSoft
Michael Hertwig, Researcher and Project manager at Fraunhofer IAO, Expert for Digital Engineering and sustainable manufacturing
Milan Vathoopan, PostDoc, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Aarhus University
Emmanouil Bakopoulos, Research engineer, Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS), University of Patras
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
Katerina Giannakoula, Associate Consultant at DIADYMA SA
Giannis Karaseitanidis, Group Technical Manager at ISENSE Group / Senior Researcher at ICCS / Founding member of the spin-offs CIBOS Innovation and Cognisensus
Stamatia Rizou, R&D Manager, Singular Logic
This panel brings together representatives from leading technology parks to explore how interconnected marketplaces, community platforms, and strategic synergies can drive innovation and growth. As national ecosystems widen, the ability to share expertise, offer specialized services, and collaborate across borders becomes a powerful tool for expansion. Panelists will discuss the added value of fostering expertise exchange, creating interconnected opportunities, and leveraging digital platforms to enhance market access for all ecosystem members.
Moderator:
Maria Pournari, International Growth Manager JOIST, COO EDIH Health Hub, iED
Speakers:
Todor Mladenov, Executive Director at Sofia Tech Park JSC, Sofia, Bulgaria
Derya Caglar, General Manager at OstimTeknopark, Ankara, Türkiye
Miloš Grozdanović, Assistant Director for Business Development at Naučno-tehnološki park Niš, Science and Technology Park Nis, Serbia
Srna Sudar, Director of the Technology Transfer Office (TTO), Science and Technology Park, Podgorica Montenegro
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
Speakers:
Olivier Galibert, Professor of Information and Communication Sciences, University of Burgundy
Ints Viksna, Chairman of the Board at Latvian Technological centre, I3 STARRISE project coordinator
Hristo Hristov, AI expert Stara Zagora Regional Economic Development Agency
In English
Keynote speech:
Efstratios Simopoulos, Member of Greek Parliament (Thessaloniki A’), President of the Special Research and Technology Committee of the Parliament
Cleo Sgouropoulou, University of West Attica Council, Board Member of the National Network of Infrastructure, Technology, and Research
Nikos Demertzis, Professor, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Scientific Coordinator of JustReDI
Moderator:
Ιoannis Kaldellis, Professor, Director of the Soft Energy Applications & Environmental Protection Laboratory, University of West Attica
Speakers:
Dimitris Kouretas, Governor of the Region of Thessaly
Athanasios Mamakos, Mayor of Larissa, Greece
Dimitrios Katsaprakakis, Professor, Hellenic Mediterranean University
Aimilia Kondyli, Professor, Director of Environment Laboratory, University of West Attica
Moderator:
Dimitris Balis, Journalist in ΗUFFPOST GREECE
Speakers:
Christos Kellas, Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, Greece
Labros Kourtis, Partner of Olivetree Venture Capital
GALA DINNER – JOIST INNOVATION PARK
20:30
DAY 2 | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2025 | 11:00 – 19:30
Moderator:
Stelios Vasilopoulos, Food Technologist, Researcher, University of Thessaly
Speakers:
Nikos Tzoumakis, Mechanical Engineering, Development Manager of Polytech
Kyriakos Loukakis, Mechanical Engineer, M.Sc. Engineering – Economic Systems, CEO of Intratech
Efthimios Papadopoulos, Innovation Broker
George Megas, Head of Innovation and Networking Office I-SENSE/ICCS NTUA
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
Speakers:
Dimitris Tsiordas, Member of the European Parliament, Spokesperson of the EPP Group (Political Party New Democracy)
Nikolaos Katsoulas, Professor, Lab of Agricultural Constructions and Environmental Control Mediterranean Horticultural Center PC UTH Spin-off University of Thessaly
George Ch. Fthenakis, Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Thessaly
Dr. Despina Petoumenou, Assistant Professor and Director of the Laboratory of Viticulture, University of Thessaly
Antonios Athanasoulas, Head of Research and Development, Hellenic Dairies S.A.
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.
During the mentoring process of the teams, free legal consulting will be provided by specialized lawyers from Ratio Legal Services. The lawyers from Ratio will meet privately with all teams for a “legal diligence check” regarding intellectual property, company formation issues, trademarks, and other relevant matters.
Participating Lawyers from Ratio Legal Services: Thanos Leontaris, Vasileios Tzanidis, Marianna Tsiare
Moderators:
Danai Stavrou, EU Projects & Proposals Manager
Moderator:
Professor Dr Dionysis Bochtis, Founder farmB Digital Agriculture – Director iBO / CERTH
Speakers:
Professor Claus Grøn Sørensen, President of CIGR (International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering)
Dr. Sotiris Bantas, Founder and CEO of Centaur Analytics
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)
Anne-Charlotte Joubert, EU affairs and funding expert, Founding member of the EU Female Founders, HER FUND project lead, Co-founder of Women inTech Alliance
In English
Dimitrios Kouretas, Regional Governor of Thessaly
Chrysi Laspidou, Vice Rector of Innovation, Internationalization, Collaborations and Digital Governance, Professor Civil Engineering, University of Thessaly
Thanos Paraschos, Managing Director Startup Greece, Co-Founder Founderhood
Εuthimia Koutsomitropoulou, R&D Manager at Barba Stathis SA
Crhistos Mourtziopoulos, Quality Assurance Manager at Barba Stathis S.A.
Registration Required to Participate
COFFEE BREAK – NETWORKING
16:30 – 17:30
In English
Organized by: EIT Hub Silicon Valley (EIT Digital) & 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 (EIT Digital)
Pui San Tam, Deputy Hub Manager, EIT Hub Silicon Valley (EIT Digital)
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 (online)
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.
Additional prizes:
A. Ratio Legal Services will offer the following prizes:
1st Team: Company formation with a customized statute through the e-GEMI platform.
2nd Team: Trademark registration in the European Union.
3rd Team: Trademark registration in Greece.
The teams will only be responsible for paying the official fees for the respective services.
B. All nine (9) teams selected to participate in the final phase of the Hackathon will receive a €1,000 voucher to take part in the Soft Landing Missions, implemented within the framework of the Horizon Europe Excellent program.
C. One hour of free business mentoring with Greece’s first Informatics Olympiad medalist, serial entrepreneur, and mentor Tolis Lerios, as part of the 12th Technology Forum, which will take place in Thessaloniki on May 16, 2025.
ADDRESS
JOIST Innovation Park
Valtetsiou & Tripoleos, 41336, Larissa
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