In a time when artificial intelligence (AI) RESIDENCEit educates rapidly every aspect of it Society and the economy, Greece is called upon to prepare strategically, to design policies, and to claim an active role in the European and global innovation map.
In this context, at the initiative of the New Democracy MEP Dimitris Tsiodrathe seminar entitled: “Greece and the EU In the Age of Artificial Intelligence ‘, on Saturday, June 14th, from 10:00 to 14:30, in the “Hermes” hall of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The workshop focuses on the perspectives and challenges of artificial intelligence, in European and national level. The aim is to highlight a safe, human and democratic digital future, as well as to strengthen the role of Greece as a country that contributes to innovation and the formulation of humans.
The event will be attended by European commissioners, government officials, academics and professionals in the artificial intelligence industry who will discuss, among other things:
• What does the European Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI ACT), the first full legal framework in the world in the world.
• How the Greek artificial intelligence ecosystem is shaped.
• What is its impact on the economy, education and health?
• What policies ensure its democratic, responsible and transparent exploitation.
The point of reference will be the “Plan for the Transition of Greece to the Age of Artificial Intelligence”, which was prepared by the AI Advisory Committee, under the coordination of the General Secretariat of Long Term Planning.
It is a cohesive framework that captures the country’s vision and footsteps to integrate AI into society and the economy.
Admission is free and the workshop is addressed to every citizen, professional or body interested in informing and actively contributing to the public dialogue on digital transition.
In detail the work program is as follows:
10.00 turn 10:30 – 10:50 Regards
Dimitris Tsiodras – New Democracy MEP
Pavlos Marinakis – Undersecretary of State for Prime Minister, Government Spokesman
Giannis Mastrogeorgiou – Special Secretary of Long Term Planning, Presidency of Government
Giannis Bratakos – President of EBEA
10:50 – 11:00 Interventions of European Commission executives
Henna Virkkunen – Executive Vice President of EYRopaic Committee, responsible for Technological autonomy
EKATERINA ZAHARIEVA – European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation
11:00 – 11:50 Panel 1: AI and economy
Coordinator: Dimitris Tsiodras
Speakers:
Kyriakos Pierrakakis – Minister of National Economy and Finance
Markos Veremis – Chairman of the Innovation Committee of BSE, partner at Bigpi Ventures
Stefanos Kollias – Emeritus Professor NTUA, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Vangelis Karkaletsis – Director of KIPT “Demokritos”, AI Factory Technical Coordinator “Pharos”
11:50 – 12:40 Panel 2: AI and Education
Coordinator: Orpheus Georgiou – President of UNNED
Intervention: Christian Ehler – MEP, EPP Coordinator in ITRE Committee
Speakers:
Sofia Zacharaki – Minister of Education
Charalambos Tsekeris – Vice President of the National Committee on Bioethics & Technology, EKKE Researcher
Christos Tarantilis – Professor OPA, partner at EY
George Nikoletakis – Founder & CEO, 100mentors
12:40 – 13:30 Panel 3: AI and Health
Coordinator: Vassilis Psychogios – Doctor, Treasurer of Panhellenic Medical Association
Speakers:
Adonis Georgiadis – Minister of Health
Ismini Kriaris – former Rector Panteion, President of the National Authority
Stathis Efstathopoulos – Vice -Rector of Research and Innovation,
Dr. Georgios Lainas – Gynecologist, Scientific Director “Eugenia”, former Head of Eshre
13:30 – 14:30 Panel 4: The Greek Intelligence Ecosystem
Coordinator: Spyros Dimitrelis – Journalist, Manager Capital.gr
Speakers:
Timos Sellis – Director of “Archimedes”, from “Athena”
Tasos Vassiliadis – Founder of Innovation Park Joist
Dimitra Marina Yordamli – Corporate Relations Officer, Prisma Electronics
Sotiris Karagiannis – Chief Innovation Officer, Space Hellas
Panagiotis Konstantinidis – Evenly’s Co -Founder & CEO