AI Hackathon · Mentors

Elias brings 27+ years of experience in marketing research and insights-based consulting. He has been with Kantar for over 17 years, while being in his current role as Managing Director since 2019. He leads a talented team of experts and helps companies develop the marketing and customer strategies that shape their future. Elias is a Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) by CXPA and is passionate about helping organizations and brands to becoming more customer centric. He holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics (University of Patras, Greece) and an M.Sc. in Management Science & Operational Research (Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, UK).

Elias Manousos

Managing Director

Kantar Greece

Elias brings 27+ years of experience in marketing research and insights-based consulting. He has been with Kantar for over 17 years, while being in his current role as Managing Director since 2019. He leads a talented team of experts and helps companies develop the marketing and customer strategies that shape their future. Elias is a Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) by CXPA and is passionate about helping organizations and brands to becoming more customer centric. He holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics (University of Patras, Greece) and an M.Sc. in Management Science & Operational Research (Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, UK).

Elias Manousos

Managing Director

Kantar Greece

Elias brings 27+ years of experience in marketing research and insights-based consulting. He has been with Kantar for over 17 years, while being in his current role as Managing Director since 2019. He leads a talented team of experts and helps companies develop the marketing and customer strategies that shape their future. Elias is a Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) by CXPA and is passionate about helping organizations and brands to becoming more customer centric. He holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics (University of Patras, Greece) and an M.Sc. in Management Science & Operational Research (Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, UK).

Elias Manousos

Managing Director

Kantar Greece

Themos Stafylakis is a graduate of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of NTUA (2004), holds a master's degree from Imperial College London (2005), and a PhD in voice applications from the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of NTUA (2011). He was a postdoctoral researcher at ÉTS University of Montreal (2011-2013) and at the CRIM research center (2011-2016) with a research focus on speaker recognition. He continued at the University of Nottingham (UK) on audiovisual speech recognition (Marie Sklodowska-Curie individual fellowship, 2016-2018). He then became the head of the machine learning and voice biometrics departments of the company Omilia (Cyprus and Greece, 2018-present). In 2023 he was unanimously elected Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics of the Athens University of Economics and Business. He is also a collaborating researcher at the Archimedes unit of the "Athena" Research Center.

Themos Stafylakis

Associate Professor at Athens University of Economics and Business

AUEB

Themos Stafylakis is a graduate of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of NTUA (2004), holds a master's degree from Imperial College London (2005), and a PhD in voice applications from the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of NTUA (2011). He was a postdoctoral researcher at ÉTS University of Montreal (2011-2013) and at the CRIM research center (2011-2016) with a research focus on speaker recognition. He continued at the University of Nottingham (UK) on audiovisual speech recognition (Marie Sklodowska-Curie individual fellowship, 2016-2018). He then became the head of the machine learning and voice biometrics departments of the company Omilia (Cyprus and Greece, 2018-present). In 2023 he was unanimously elected Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics of the Athens University of Economics and Business. He is also a collaborating researcher at the Archimedes unit of the "Athena" Research Center.

Themos Stafylakis

Associate Professor at Athens University of Economics and Business

AUEB

Themos Stafylakis is a graduate of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of NTUA (2004), holds a master's degree from Imperial College London (2005), and a PhD in voice applications from the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of NTUA (2011). He was a postdoctoral researcher at ÉTS University of Montreal (2011-2013) and at the CRIM research center (2011-2016) with a research focus on speaker recognition. He continued at the University of Nottingham (UK) on audiovisual speech recognition (Marie Sklodowska-Curie individual fellowship, 2016-2018). He then became the head of the machine learning and voice biometrics departments of the company Omilia (Cyprus and Greece, 2018-present). In 2023 he was unanimously elected Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics of the Athens University of Economics and Business. He is also a collaborating researcher at the Archimedes unit of the "Athena" Research Center.

Themos Stafylakis

Associate Professor at Athens University of Economics and Business

AUEB

Andreas is a member of the BoD of iKnowHow & Convert Group, having over 20 years of experience leading technology scale-ups around the globe. Throughout his career, he has held key leadership positions in high-growth companies across various tech sectors. As COO of Upstream, he helped scale a MarTech business, reaching operations in 45 countries. He then served as COO of Softomotive, a leader in Robotic Process Automation, ultimately acquired by Microsoft. Most recently, he led Convert Group as CEO, guiding the RetailTech company to expand into 13 countries. Guided by the words of Nelson Mandela, “It always seems impossible until it’s done”, Andreas approaches each challenge with a focus on achieving impactful results. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, his wife and two daughters, who inspire him to keep innovating. Andreas holds a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, an MSc in Mobile and Satellite Communications & an MBA.

Andreas Petropoulos

Board Member

iΚnowHow & Convert Group

Andreas is a member of the BoD of iKnowHow & Convert Group, having over 20 years of experience leading technology scale-ups around the globe. Throughout his career, he has held key leadership positions in high-growth companies across various tech sectors. As COO of Upstream, he helped scale a MarTech business, reaching operations in 45 countries. He then served as COO of Softomotive, a leader in Robotic Process Automation, ultimately acquired by Microsoft. Most recently, he led Convert Group as CEO, guiding the RetailTech company to expand into 13 countries. Guided by the words of Nelson Mandela, “It always seems impossible until it’s done”, Andreas approaches each challenge with a focus on achieving impactful results. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, his wife and two daughters, who inspire him to keep innovating. Andreas holds a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, an MSc in Mobile and Satellite Communications & an MBA.

Andreas Petropoulos

Board Member

iΚnowHow & Convert Group

Andreas is a member of the BoD of iKnowHow & Convert Group, having over 20 years of experience leading technology scale-ups around the globe. Throughout his career, he has held key leadership positions in high-growth companies across various tech sectors. As COO of Upstream, he helped scale a MarTech business, reaching operations in 45 countries. He then served as COO of Softomotive, a leader in Robotic Process Automation, ultimately acquired by Microsoft. Most recently, he led Convert Group as CEO, guiding the RetailTech company to expand into 13 countries. Guided by the words of Nelson Mandela, “It always seems impossible until it’s done”, Andreas approaches each challenge with a focus on achieving impactful results. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, his wife and two daughters, who inspire him to keep innovating. Andreas holds a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, an MSc in Mobile and Satellite Communications & an MBA.

Andreas Petropoulos

Board Member

iΚnowHow & Convert Group

Vassilis is a technology entrepreneur and investor with expertise in AI and innovation. He co-founded COGNITOR AI, drives digital transformation at P Square Ventures, and leads tech investments at Blue Dome Capital. He serves on deep-tech boards, co-founded StartSmart SEE and the Hellenic Innovation Network, teaches entrepreneurship at NTUA, and serves as EIR at NCSR Demokritos. An MIT affiliate, he holds degrees from NTUA and MIT. Based in Greece, he enjoys running and windsurfing.Vassilis is a technology entrepreneur and investor with expertise in AI and innovation. He co-founded COGNITOR AI, drives digital transformation at P Square Ventures, and leads tech investments at Blue Dome Capital. He serves on deep-tech boards, co-founded StartSmart SEE and the Hellenic Innovation Network, teaches entrepreneurship at NTUA, and serves as EIR at NCSR Demokritos. An MIT affiliate, he holds degrees from NTUA and MIT. Based in Greece, he enjoys running and windsurfing.

Papakonstantinou Vasilis

Partner

Blue Dome Capital

Vassilis is a technology entrepreneur and investor with expertise in AI and innovation. He co-founded COGNITOR AI, drives digital transformation at P Square Ventures, and leads tech investments at Blue Dome Capital. He serves on deep-tech boards, co-founded StartSmart SEE and the Hellenic Innovation Network, teaches entrepreneurship at NTUA, and serves as EIR at NCSR Demokritos. An MIT affiliate, he holds degrees from NTUA and MIT. Based in Greece, he enjoys running and windsurfing.Vassilis is a technology entrepreneur and investor with expertise in AI and innovation. He co-founded COGNITOR AI, drives digital transformation at P Square Ventures, and leads tech investments at Blue Dome Capital. He serves on deep-tech boards, co-founded StartSmart SEE and the Hellenic Innovation Network, teaches entrepreneurship at NTUA, and serves as EIR at NCSR Demokritos. An MIT affiliate, he holds degrees from NTUA and MIT. Based in Greece, he enjoys running and windsurfing.

Papakonstantinou Vasilis

Partner

Blue Dome Capital

Vassilis is a technology entrepreneur and investor with expertise in AI and innovation. He co-founded COGNITOR AI, drives digital transformation at P Square Ventures, and leads tech investments at Blue Dome Capital. He serves on deep-tech boards, co-founded StartSmart SEE and the Hellenic Innovation Network, teaches entrepreneurship at NTUA, and serves as EIR at NCSR Demokritos. An MIT affiliate, he holds degrees from NTUA and MIT. Based in Greece, he enjoys running and windsurfing.Vassilis is a technology entrepreneur and investor with expertise in AI and innovation. He co-founded COGNITOR AI, drives digital transformation at P Square Ventures, and leads tech investments at Blue Dome Capital. He serves on deep-tech boards, co-founded StartSmart SEE and the Hellenic Innovation Network, teaches entrepreneurship at NTUA, and serves as EIR at NCSR Demokritos. An MIT affiliate, he holds degrees from NTUA and MIT. Based in Greece, he enjoys running and windsurfing.

Papakonstantinou Vasilis

Partner

Blue Dome Capital

Evgenios is a passionate transformation leader with over 20 years of hands-on experience in crafting and executing strategies that drive sustainable growth and operational excellence in global organizations. His ability to align vision with action has enabled him to lead international companies through complex transformations, embedding Agile mindsets and Lean methodologies to enhance effectiveness and engagement. Having lived and worked across several countries, Evgenios brings a global perspective and a deep understanding of diverse business environments, cultures, and functions. This international experience has been pivotal in shaping his approach to strategy development—ensuring it is both innovative and adaptable to varied organizational landscapes. Evgenios is deeply passionate about working with and leading teams. He thrives on empowering, inspiring, and collaborating with individuals to unlock their full potential. By fostering a culture of collaboration and engagement, he has consistently delivered transformative results that drive organizational success while uplifting the people within them. Currently, Evgenios serves as the Global Director for Operational Excellence at Sunlight Group, where he works alongside leaders and teams worldwide to deliver impactful outcomes and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.Evgenios is a passionate transformation leader with over 20 years of hands-on experience in crafting and executing strategies that drive sustainable growth and operational excellence in global organizations. His ability to align vision with action has enabled him to lead international companies through complex transformations, embedding Agile mindsets and Lean methodologies to enhance effectiveness and engagement. Having lived and worked across several countries, Evgenios brings a global perspective and a deep understanding of diverse business environments, cultures, and functions. This international experience has been pivotal in shaping his approach to strategy development—ensuring it is both innovative and adaptable to varied organizational landscapes. Evgenios is deeply passionate about working with and leading teams. He thrives on empowering, inspiring, and collaborating with individuals to unlock their full potential. By fostering a culture of collaboration and engagement, he has consistently delivered transformative results that drive organizational success while uplifting the people within them. Currently, Evgenios serves as the Global Director for Operational Excellence at Sunlight Group, where he works alongside leaders and teams worldwide to deliver impactful outcomes and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.

Evgenios Vlachogiannis

Director of Global Operational Excellence

sunlight

Evgenios is a passionate transformation leader with over 20 years of hands-on experience in crafting and executing strategies that drive sustainable growth and operational excellence in global organizations. His ability to align vision with action has enabled him to lead international companies through complex transformations, embedding Agile mindsets and Lean methodologies to enhance effectiveness and engagement. Having lived and worked across several countries, Evgenios brings a global perspective and a deep understanding of diverse business environments, cultures, and functions. This international experience has been pivotal in shaping his approach to strategy development—ensuring it is both innovative and adaptable to varied organizational landscapes. Evgenios is deeply passionate about working with and leading teams. He thrives on empowering, inspiring, and collaborating with individuals to unlock their full potential. By fostering a culture of collaboration and engagement, he has consistently delivered transformative results that drive organizational success while uplifting the people within them. Currently, Evgenios serves as the Global Director for Operational Excellence at Sunlight Group, where he works alongside leaders and teams worldwide to deliver impactful outcomes and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.Evgenios is a passionate transformation leader with over 20 years of hands-on experience in crafting and executing strategies that drive sustainable growth and operational excellence in global organizations. His ability to align vision with action has enabled him to lead international companies through complex transformations, embedding Agile mindsets and Lean methodologies to enhance effectiveness and engagement. Having lived and worked across several countries, Evgenios brings a global perspective and a deep understanding of diverse business environments, cultures, and functions. This international experience has been pivotal in shaping his approach to strategy development—ensuring it is both innovative and adaptable to varied organizational landscapes. Evgenios is deeply passionate about working with and leading teams. He thrives on empowering, inspiring, and collaborating with individuals to unlock their full potential. By fostering a culture of collaboration and engagement, he has consistently delivered transformative results that drive organizational success while uplifting the people within them. Currently, Evgenios serves as the Global Director for Operational Excellence at Sunlight Group, where he works alongside leaders and teams worldwide to deliver impactful outcomes and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.

Evgenios Vlachogiannis

Director of Global Operational Excellence

sunlight

Evgenios is a passionate transformation leader with over 20 years of hands-on experience in crafting and executing strategies that drive sustainable growth and operational excellence in global organizations. His ability to align vision with action has enabled him to lead international companies through complex transformations, embedding Agile mindsets and Lean methodologies to enhance effectiveness and engagement. Having lived and worked across several countries, Evgenios brings a global perspective and a deep understanding of diverse business environments, cultures, and functions. This international experience has been pivotal in shaping his approach to strategy development—ensuring it is both innovative and adaptable to varied organizational landscapes. Evgenios is deeply passionate about working with and leading teams. He thrives on empowering, inspiring, and collaborating with individuals to unlock their full potential. By fostering a culture of collaboration and engagement, he has consistently delivered transformative results that drive organizational success while uplifting the people within them. Currently, Evgenios serves as the Global Director for Operational Excellence at Sunlight Group, where he works alongside leaders and teams worldwide to deliver impactful outcomes and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.Evgenios is a passionate transformation leader with over 20 years of hands-on experience in crafting and executing strategies that drive sustainable growth and operational excellence in global organizations. His ability to align vision with action has enabled him to lead international companies through complex transformations, embedding Agile mindsets and Lean methodologies to enhance effectiveness and engagement. Having lived and worked across several countries, Evgenios brings a global perspective and a deep understanding of diverse business environments, cultures, and functions. This international experience has been pivotal in shaping his approach to strategy development—ensuring it is both innovative and adaptable to varied organizational landscapes. Evgenios is deeply passionate about working with and leading teams. He thrives on empowering, inspiring, and collaborating with individuals to unlock their full potential. By fostering a culture of collaboration and engagement, he has consistently delivered transformative results that drive organizational success while uplifting the people within them. Currently, Evgenios serves as the Global Director for Operational Excellence at Sunlight Group, where he works alongside leaders and teams worldwide to deliver impactful outcomes and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.

Evgenios Vlachogiannis

Director of Global Operational Excellence

sunlight

Athina Polina Dova is the Coo & Co-Founder of Owiwi and the Global Head of AI Affairs in the International Union of Professional Trainers. She organizes Offensive X,one of the biggest offensive security conferences in Europe. She has graduated from Law School with a specialization in Labor Relations and Labor Disputes while she holds an Msc in International Business and Management from the Alba Graduate Business School and a diploma in Inclusion Management from the Center of Creative Leadership, while she is lecturing on Digital HR in Epsilon College. He served for 5 years on the Board of Directors of the Gaming Cluster of Greece She has many publications, reports and awards in the domestic and international business scene such as: Turning Points Global Agenda for Greece 2018 (New York Times), Fortune Magazine 40 under 40 list, International Women Entrepreneur Award 2017, Greek International Women Awards (Entrepreneurship Category) 2018 , Female Role Model of the Year 2019 Global Startup Awards, Top 100 most influential professionals globally in Talent Acquisition for 2023. In her free time she is involved in the creation of vocational guidance, employment and empowerment programs in child protection institutions through the Mum Institute action.

Athina Dova

Co-founder / COO

Owiwi

Athina Polina Dova is the Coo & Co-Founder of Owiwi and the Global Head of AI Affairs in the International Union of Professional Trainers. She organizes Offensive X,one of the biggest offensive security conferences in Europe. She has graduated from Law School with a specialization in Labor Relations and Labor Disputes while she holds an Msc in International Business and Management from the Alba Graduate Business School and a diploma in Inclusion Management from the Center of Creative Leadership, while she is lecturing on Digital HR in Epsilon College. He served for 5 years on the Board of Directors of the Gaming Cluster of Greece She has many publications, reports and awards in the domestic and international business scene such as: Turning Points Global Agenda for Greece 2018 (New York Times), Fortune Magazine 40 under 40 list, International Women Entrepreneur Award 2017, Greek International Women Awards (Entrepreneurship Category) 2018 , Female Role Model of the Year 2019 Global Startup Awards, Top 100 most influential professionals globally in Talent Acquisition for 2023. In her free time she is involved in the creation of vocational guidance, employment and empowerment programs in child protection institutions through the Mum Institute action.

Athina Dova

Co-founder / COO

Owiwi

Athina Polina Dova is the Coo & Co-Founder of Owiwi and the Global Head of AI Affairs in the International Union of Professional Trainers. She organizes Offensive X,one of the biggest offensive security conferences in Europe. She has graduated from Law School with a specialization in Labor Relations and Labor Disputes while she holds an Msc in International Business and Management from the Alba Graduate Business School and a diploma in Inclusion Management from the Center of Creative Leadership, while she is lecturing on Digital HR in Epsilon College. He served for 5 years on the Board of Directors of the Gaming Cluster of Greece She has many publications, reports and awards in the domestic and international business scene such as: Turning Points Global Agenda for Greece 2018 (New York Times), Fortune Magazine 40 under 40 list, International Women Entrepreneur Award 2017, Greek International Women Awards (Entrepreneurship Category) 2018 , Female Role Model of the Year 2019 Global Startup Awards, Top 100 most influential professionals globally in Talent Acquisition for 2023. In her free time she is involved in the creation of vocational guidance, employment and empowerment programs in child protection institutions through the Mum Institute action.

Athina Dova

Co-founder / COO

Owiwi

Kostis is a seasoned professional specializing in analytics, digital and AI, serving as a Partner in the AI & Data team, at EY Greece. In addition to his role, he holds the position of Regional Leader for AI in Financial Services for the CESA region, having also a leadership role in the MENA region for AI projects. Kostis joined EY in 2023, bringing extensive experience in driving data & analytics, AI strategy, digital transformation, and CX to the organization. He holds an MBA from MIT, USA, a PhD in Electronic Systems Engineering from the Essex University, UK, and a BSc in Physics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. His academic journey further includes a 3-year postdoctoral program in Applied Physics at the University of Athens

Kostis Chlouverakis

Partner at EY, AI & Data, Consulting Services

EY

Kostis is a seasoned professional specializing in analytics, digital and AI, serving as a Partner in the AI & Data team, at EY Greece. In addition to his role, he holds the position of Regional Leader for AI in Financial Services for the CESA region, having also a leadership role in the MENA region for AI projects. Kostis joined EY in 2023, bringing extensive experience in driving data & analytics, AI strategy, digital transformation, and CX to the organization. He holds an MBA from MIT, USA, a PhD in Electronic Systems Engineering from the Essex University, UK, and a BSc in Physics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. His academic journey further includes a 3-year postdoctoral program in Applied Physics at the University of Athens

Kostis Chlouverakis

Partner at EY, AI & Data, Consulting Services

EY

Kostis is a seasoned professional specializing in analytics, digital and AI, serving as a Partner in the AI & Data team, at EY Greece. In addition to his role, he holds the position of Regional Leader for AI in Financial Services for the CESA region, having also a leadership role in the MENA region for AI projects. Kostis joined EY in 2023, bringing extensive experience in driving data & analytics, AI strategy, digital transformation, and CX to the organization. He holds an MBA from MIT, USA, a PhD in Electronic Systems Engineering from the Essex University, UK, and a BSc in Physics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. His academic journey further includes a 3-year postdoctoral program in Applied Physics at the University of Athens

Kostis Chlouverakis

Partner at EY, AI & Data, Consulting Services

EY

Katerina Pramatari is Professor at the Department of Management Science and Technology of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and scientific manager of the ACEin incubator of AUEB and the ELTRUN-SCORE research group. Since January 2018 she is Partner at Uni.Fund, a new venture fund in Equifund's innovation window to support new startups and spinoffs. She has more than 100 publications in international journals, conferences and books with international publishers and has received multiple awards and scholarships. She has worked at Procter & Gamble's European Technology Centre in Brussels and Greece in the development of applications for marketing and sales. She has extensive experience and involvement in research activities related to business analytics and application of new technologies in supply chain and consumer support, as well as multiple innovation and entrepreneurship support activities.

Katerina Pramatari

Professor

AUEB

Katerina Pramatari is Professor at the Department of Management Science and Technology of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and scientific manager of the ACEin incubator of AUEB and the ELTRUN-SCORE research group. Since January 2018 she is Partner at Uni.Fund, a new venture fund in Equifund's innovation window to support new startups and spinoffs. She has more than 100 publications in international journals, conferences and books with international publishers and has received multiple awards and scholarships. She has worked at Procter & Gamble's European Technology Centre in Brussels and Greece in the development of applications for marketing and sales. She has extensive experience and involvement in research activities related to business analytics and application of new technologies in supply chain and consumer support, as well as multiple innovation and entrepreneurship support activities.

Katerina Pramatari

Professor

AUEB

Katerina Pramatari is Professor at the Department of Management Science and Technology of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and scientific manager of the ACEin incubator of AUEB and the ELTRUN-SCORE research group. Since January 2018 she is Partner at Uni.Fund, a new venture fund in Equifund's innovation window to support new startups and spinoffs. She has more than 100 publications in international journals, conferences and books with international publishers and has received multiple awards and scholarships. She has worked at Procter & Gamble's European Technology Centre in Brussels and Greece in the development of applications for marketing and sales. She has extensive experience and involvement in research activities related to business analytics and application of new technologies in supply chain and consumer support, as well as multiple innovation and entrepreneurship support activities.

Katerina Pramatari

Professor

AUEB

Dr. Maria- Oraiozili Koutsoupia is the President of the National Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Personal Data and Digital Governance "Rythmisis", established in 2022 in Athens. She is a qualified lawyer in Greece and in Belgium, currently working in Brussels, as a Financial Officer of the European Research Center Executive Agency of the European Commission. She has previous experience at top tier US law firms, focused on artificial intelligence and life sciences, healthcare and medical technologies. Maria-Oraiozili holds a PhD in Public Law from the UoA Law School and three masters in law, one in public law, one in international legal studies and one in IP and Information, Communication and Technologies from the UOA and the KU Leuven Law Schools, respectively, while she has published numerous articles in the field of public law and digital healthcare. In her legal practice, Maria-Oraiozili advises life sciences and medtech clients on all EU and Greek law aspects of product lifecycle management including drugs and medical devices manufacturing, marketing and advertising, healthcare professionals interactions, market access and supply chains, advanced and biological therapies, artificial intelligence systems integration, data and digital health compliance.

Maria - Oraiozili Koutsoupia

President / Co-founder / Lawyer

Rythmisis

Dr. Maria- Oraiozili Koutsoupia is the President of the National Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Personal Data and Digital Governance "Rythmisis", established in 2022 in Athens. She is a qualified lawyer in Greece and in Belgium, currently working in Brussels, as a Financial Officer of the European Research Center Executive Agency of the European Commission. She has previous experience at top tier US law firms, focused on artificial intelligence and life sciences, healthcare and medical technologies. Maria-Oraiozili holds a PhD in Public Law from the UoA Law School and three masters in law, one in public law, one in international legal studies and one in IP and Information, Communication and Technologies from the UOA and the KU Leuven Law Schools, respectively, while she has published numerous articles in the field of public law and digital healthcare. In her legal practice, Maria-Oraiozili advises life sciences and medtech clients on all EU and Greek law aspects of product lifecycle management including drugs and medical devices manufacturing, marketing and advertising, healthcare professionals interactions, market access and supply chains, advanced and biological therapies, artificial intelligence systems integration, data and digital health compliance.

Maria - Oraiozili Koutsoupia

President / Co-founder / Lawyer

Rythmisis

Dr. Maria- Oraiozili Koutsoupia is the President of the National Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Personal Data and Digital Governance "Rythmisis", established in 2022 in Athens. She is a qualified lawyer in Greece and in Belgium, currently working in Brussels, as a Financial Officer of the European Research Center Executive Agency of the European Commission. She has previous experience at top tier US law firms, focused on artificial intelligence and life sciences, healthcare and medical technologies. Maria-Oraiozili holds a PhD in Public Law from the UoA Law School and three masters in law, one in public law, one in international legal studies and one in IP and Information, Communication and Technologies from the UOA and the KU Leuven Law Schools, respectively, while she has published numerous articles in the field of public law and digital healthcare. In her legal practice, Maria-Oraiozili advises life sciences and medtech clients on all EU and Greek law aspects of product lifecycle management including drugs and medical devices manufacturing, marketing and advertising, healthcare professionals interactions, market access and supply chains, advanced and biological therapies, artificial intelligence systems integration, data and digital health compliance.

Maria - Oraiozili Koutsoupia

President / Co-founder / Lawyer

Rythmisis

Mr Markantonis Thanos. Economist & Experienced Stock Broker with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry for more than 30 years. He is Vice Chairman of Union- association AICatalyst- Athens/ www.aicatalyst.gr Skilled in Portfolio Management, Financial Risk, Risk Management, Banking, and Private Banking. Strong professional with an Economic &Finance degree, from University in Economics @ Law Athens. Also he is Vice Chairman at Pasyfos solar- association Artificial Intelligence- Blockchain & digital banking enthusiast. He is a partner at www.eurocapital-partners.com

Thanos Markantonis

Vice Chairman

AI Catalyst

Mr Markantonis Thanos. Economist & Experienced Stock Broker with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry for more than 30 years. He is Vice Chairman of Union- association AICatalyst- Athens/ www.aicatalyst.gr Skilled in Portfolio Management, Financial Risk, Risk Management, Banking, and Private Banking. Strong professional with an Economic &Finance degree, from University in Economics @ Law Athens. Also he is Vice Chairman at Pasyfos solar- association Artificial Intelligence- Blockchain & digital banking enthusiast. He is a partner at www.eurocapital-partners.com

Thanos Markantonis

Vice Chairman

AI Catalyst

Mr Markantonis Thanos. Economist & Experienced Stock Broker with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry for more than 30 years. He is Vice Chairman of Union- association AICatalyst- Athens/ www.aicatalyst.gr Skilled in Portfolio Management, Financial Risk, Risk Management, Banking, and Private Banking. Strong professional with an Economic &Finance degree, from University in Economics @ Law Athens. Also he is Vice Chairman at Pasyfos solar- association Artificial Intelligence- Blockchain & digital banking enthusiast. He is a partner at www.eurocapital-partners.com

Thanos Markantonis

Vice Chairman

AI Catalyst

Dr. Konstantinos Amplianitis is an AI entrepreneur, academic and startup advisor. He is the co-founder of an Irish deep-tech spin-off company called VOLOGRAMS, a startup that creates photo realistic volumetric 3D humans using Generative AI, backed by Atlantic Bridge Ventures, Suir Valley Ventures and Enterprise Ireland. He holds a PhD in Computer Vision and Machine Learning from the Humboldt University of Berlin, an M.Sc. in Geodesy and Geoinformation Science from the Technical University of Berlin and a B.Sc. in Geomatics Engineering from the University of West Attica. Konstantinos has published numerous scientific research papers in top-tier international computer vision conferences and journals and he is also a public speaker and columnist in AI related topics.

Konstantinos Amplianitis

Senior Scientific Manager @NTUA | Co-founder @ VOLOGRAMS

VOLOGRAMS

Dr. Konstantinos Amplianitis is an AI entrepreneur, academic and startup advisor. He is the co-founder of an Irish deep-tech spin-off company called VOLOGRAMS, a startup that creates photo realistic volumetric 3D humans using Generative AI, backed by Atlantic Bridge Ventures, Suir Valley Ventures and Enterprise Ireland. He holds a PhD in Computer Vision and Machine Learning from the Humboldt University of Berlin, an M.Sc. in Geodesy and Geoinformation Science from the Technical University of Berlin and a B.Sc. in Geomatics Engineering from the University of West Attica. Konstantinos has published numerous scientific research papers in top-tier international computer vision conferences and journals and he is also a public speaker and columnist in AI related topics.

Konstantinos Amplianitis

Senior Scientific Manager @NTUA | Co-founder @ VOLOGRAMS

VOLOGRAMS

Dr. Konstantinos Amplianitis is an AI entrepreneur, academic and startup advisor. He is the co-founder of an Irish deep-tech spin-off company called VOLOGRAMS, a startup that creates photo realistic volumetric 3D humans using Generative AI, backed by Atlantic Bridge Ventures, Suir Valley Ventures and Enterprise Ireland. He holds a PhD in Computer Vision and Machine Learning from the Humboldt University of Berlin, an M.Sc. in Geodesy and Geoinformation Science from the Technical University of Berlin and a B.Sc. in Geomatics Engineering from the University of West Attica. Konstantinos has published numerous scientific research papers in top-tier international computer vision conferences and journals and he is also a public speaker and columnist in AI related topics.

Konstantinos Amplianitis

Senior Scientific Manager @NTUA | Co-founder @ VOLOGRAMS

VOLOGRAMS

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