Events Program Open Stage Pavilion 17
Events Program Open Stage Pavilion 17
| Date | Event | Duration | Organizer | Speaker | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05/09/2026 |
Ionian Technomedia: Bringing Innovation to the Academic Web |
15:00-15:30 |
IONIAN UNIVERSITY |
M. Pergantis (Co-founder, Ionian Technomedia; Lecturer/Post-doctoral Researcher, Dept. of Audio & Visual Arts, Ionian University) | |
05/09/2026 |
From Research to Market: Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Ecosystems |
15:30-17:00 |
JOIST |
Coord.: T. Vasileiadis (CEO JOIST). Speakers: N. Tzolas (Dep. Regional Gov. Digital Governance, CMR), Dr V. Kappatos (Director, I.MET/CERTH), K. Kaggelidis (CEO Gnomon Informatics, VP SETPE), A. Patsakas (AWS Country Mgr) | |
05/09/2026 |
Research Activities at The American College of Greece |
17:00-17:30 |
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GREECE |
Dr. K. Papadias (Associate Vice President for Research, The American College of Greece) | |
06/09/2026 |
The General State Archives of Greece: Managing and Preserving Public Administration Records – A Major Challenge. |
11:00-12:00 |
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION/GENERAL STATE ARCHIVES (GAK) |
D. P. Sotiropoulos (Pres. of the Board, GAK; Prof. of Contemporary Political History, Uni. of Peloponnese), A. Pappa (Gen. Director, GAK), A. Dikopoulou (Head, Dept. Supervision of Active & Semi-Active Records, GAK) | |
06/09/2026 |
Choosing a Public IEK (Vocational Training Institute) for a Professional Future |
12:00-12:30 |
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION/ESPA EXECUTIVE STRUCTURE |
Greetings: S. Zacharaki, K. Vlasis (Min. Education), M. Nava (EU). Panel 1: Public SAEK. Coord.: V. Michailidis. Speakers: M. Panios (Hospitality), N. Pavlidis (Fitness), B. Haidari (Electrician), I. Kotridou (Aesthetics), S. Mavros (Automat.) | |
06/09/2026 |
Public SAEKs: Education and the Labour Market |
12:30-13:00 |
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION/ESPA EXECUTIVE STRUCTURE |
Coord.: A. Katavelos (SAEK Thermis). Speakers: E. Argyriadou (Makedonia Palace), C.&M. Moraitis (CONDIDO), C. Agorastos (SARAKAKIS), I. Kosmopoulou (Ag. Pavlos Hosp.), K. Koukountzos (KLEEMANN), C. Papanikolaou (Physio.), G. Proestos (SAEK AmeA) | |
06/09/2026 |
Public SAEK (Vocational Training Schools): Alliance for Development |
13:00-13:30 |
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION/ESPA EXECUTIVE STRUCTURE |
Coord.: O. Kafetzopoulou (Sec. Gen. VET&LLL). Minister; S. Kafounis (Pres. ESEE); D. Vargiamis (1st VP GSEVEE); I. Kikilias (Gen. Dir. INSETE/SETE); G. Christopoulos (GSEE/Pres. OIELE) | |
06/09/2026 |
Active and Healthy Aging. Innovation and Local Government in the Face of the Great Social Challenge |
13:30-14:30 |
GNOMON INFORMATICS SA |
Representatives of the State, Local Government (Local Authorities), the scientific community, and the healthcare sector. | |
06/09/2026 |
Unknown/Lesser-Known Schools and In-Demand Specialties in Higher Education |
14:30-15:30 |
EMPLOY EDU |
S. Agathopoulos (Prof./Head, Dept. of Materials Sci. & Eng., Uni. of Ioannina), C. Kalloniatis (Prof., Uni. of the Aegean), D. Aidonis (Dean School of Economics and Business Administration, IHU), C. Taousanis (PhD, Sci. Director, EMPLOY EDU) | |
06/09/2026 |
Are AI SKILLS more important than a degree?? |
15:30-16:00 |
EMPLOY EDU |
I. Michailidis (Financial Director, AIS), A. Valozos (Business Development Manager, AIS), S. Panagiotidou (PhD HRM, Career Development Consultant), C. Taousanis (PhD, Scientific Director, EMPLOY EDU) | |
06/09/2026 |
University of Western Macedonia and the National Observatory of Athens | Academic Partnership and Research Prospects |
16:00-16:30 |
University of Western Macedonia |
Th. Theodoulidis, Rector of the University of Western Macedonia; K. Alketas Ougrinnis, Rector of the Technical University of Crete; Dr. Sp. Vasilakos, Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Observatory of Athens. | |
06/09/2026 |
Recognition of Professional Qualifications & Professional Bodies - The Role of Professional Bodies in Access to the Profession |
17:00-18:00 |
SOPHIA GKIOKA LAW OFFICE |
Sophia Gkioka, Attorney-at-law | |
06/09/2026 |
Europe for Young People Get Informed – Get Involved – Grow |
18:00-19:00 |
ΙΝΕΔΙΒΙΜ |
A. Rokofyllou (Pres. INEDIVIM), E. Tsolakidou (Head, Youth Programmes), E. Ivasina (VP, EN.O Greece), A. Tzelis (Erasmus+/Youth), V. Panagopoulos (Coord., Erasmus+), C. Cibba (USB), G. Gianllaris (Solidarity Corps) | |
06/09/2026 |
“GeoSign: Toward Post-Quantum Geometric Digital Signatures – A New Geometric Approach to Digital Signatures” |
19:00-19:30 |
Ionian University |
M. Poulos (Professor, Information Technologies Laboratory, Department of Information Science, Ionian University) | |
06/09/2026 |
Empowering Innovation: How ACE Supports Startup Growth. |
19:30-20:00 |
Athens Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation |
- | |
06/09/2026 |
Pitch & Advice Corner: A Live Workshop for Business Ideas |
20:00-21:00 |
UNIVERSITY OF MACEDONIA |
A. Spyridis (CEO, Anthology Ventures), D. Kourtesis (Co-Founder, The Flywheel), C. Ziakis (Assist. Professor, Uni. of Macedonia), V. Stasinopoulos (CEO, Run4more) | |
07/09/2026 |
Cultural Diplomacy – Building Bridges in a Changing World |
17:00-18:30 |
UNIVERSITY OF MACEDONIA |
I. Loverdos (Dep. FM), K. Papadopoulos (Rector, Uni. of Macedonia), E. Vakali (Ambassador, Kosovo), K. Tsapikidou (Dir. Intl. Relations, MFA), S. Mavrogeni (Professor, Vice-Rector). Mod.: M. Samolada | |
07/09/2026 |
Research meets Startup: Rethinking Education with AI |
19:00-19:30 |
Athens Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation |
- | |
07/09/2026 |
PoliStories: Live on Stage at the Thessaloniki International Fair |
19:30-21:00 |
ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI |
K. Zachou (Assistant Professor, School of German Language and Literature, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) | |
08/09/2026 |
University and Society: Health, Volunteering, and Resilient Communities |
17:00-18:30 |
Aristotele University of Thes/niki -Red Cross |
D. Filippidaki (Director, Thessaloniki Regional Department, Hellenic Red Cross) | |
08/09/2026 |
Beyond the Prison Walls: Digital Exploration and Interpretation of Corfu Prison |
18:30-19:00 |
IONIAN UNIVERSITY |
Prof. Georgios Papaioannou Professor of Museology – Director of the Museology Research Laboratory, Ionian University Στοιχεία επικοινωνίας / Contact Prof. Georgios Papaioannou | |
08/09/2026 |
Unboxing a Startup: iSpace |
19:00-19:30 |
Athens Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation |
- | |
08/09/2026 |
International Security in the Era of Bipolarity |
19:30-20:30 |
UNIVERSITY OF MACEDONIA |
I. Valinakis (former Dep. FM, Professor NKUA), M. Katrinis (MP, PASOK), V. Nedos (Journalist), S. Litsas (Professor, Vice-Rector, Uni. of Macedonia). Mod.: S. Papadopoulou | |
09/09/2026 |
University of Macedonia Alumni: Graduates in Action |
18:00-18:30 |
UNIVERSITY OF MACEDONIA |
L. Dosis, A. Kolia (MBA, Head of Dept., Thessaloniki KEP), G. Liapis (IT graduate), Dr G. Tzavlopoulos. Mod.: Dr S. Panagiotidou (Head, Student Support Unit) | |
09/09/2026 |
AUTh Innovation Stories: The Full Journey of Research Outcomes—from the Laboratory to the Creation of a Spin-off |
19:30-21:00 |
ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI |
Chrysa Petala, WAL Executive | |
10/09/2026 |
The Erosion of Political Trust and the Role of Polling |
17:00-18:30 |
UNIVERSITY OF MACEDONIA |
M. Schoinas (Min. Rural Dev.), M. Christodoulakis (MP, PASOK), N. Nyfoudis (Dep. Police Spokesman), G. Konstantinidis (Head, Dept. Intl. & Eur. Studies, Uni. of Macedonia), N. Marantzidis (Professor, Uni. of Macedonia). Mod.: V. Plakas | |
10/09/2026 |
GIGPOSSIBLE: Rethinking the future of work |
19:00-19:30 |
Athens Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation |
- | |
10/09/2026 |
AUTh Alumni Association – Life at AUTh |
19:30-21:00 |
ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI |
A. Pagoni (Secretary General, SAAPTH), G. Chatzitheofanous (President, SAAPTH) | |
11/09/2026 |
ATEEN and the Recognition of Professional Qualifications: From Recognition to the Full Implementation of EU Law |
17:00-18:00 |
SOPHIA GKIOKA LAW OFFICE |
Sophia Gkioka, Attorney-at-law | |
11/09/2026 |
Organisational Impact in the fashion and energy sectors |
19:00-19:30 |
Athens Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation |
- | |
11/09/2026 |
The International System in Structural Transition |
19:30-20:30 |
UNIVERSITYOF MACEDONIA |
E. Karagiannis (Professor of IR, Uni. of Macedonia/Kings College), D. Skiadas (Professor, Uni. of Macedonia/Fletcher-Tufts), S. Litsas (Professor, Vice-Rector, Uni. of Macedonia). Mod.: K. Tsiligkeridou | |
11/09/2026 |
The PAPAPA Experience At TIF, you won’t want it to end! 30 minutes to move, laugh, and connect. An experience that brings people together, gets you m |
20:30-21:00 |
ΚΙΚΙ WORLD EE |
Kiki Kakoullis Human Connection Specialist - Music and Movement Perception - Body Expression - Communication | |
12/09/2026 |
Learning & development communities: the bridge between education, society & business: Future Leaders Thrace welcomes Thessaloniki Future Leaders Lab |
11:00-14:00 |
Alba University - Democritus University of Thrace |
M. Michalopoulou, V. Derri, V. Nouli, K. Axarloglou. E. Ioakeimidou - A. Nousiopoulou, A. Vlachou - A. Agatzioti, C. Pouliou - S. Nakos, M. Tsopra - K. Lalou, A. Chliapatoudis - P. Lepida, N. Kiose - Kl. Chatzopoulou & Kon. Chatzopoulou | |
12/09/2026 |
Research Activities at the American College of Greece |
14:00-15:00 |
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GREECE |
Dr. Konstantinos Papadias Associate Vice President for Research & Innovation The American College of Greece | |
12/09/2026 |
Social Robotics and the Future of Human–Machine Interaction |
15:00-16:00 |
UNIVERSITY OF MACEDONIA |
N. Fachantidis (Professor, Uni. of Macedonia), A. Dimitriou (Assist. Professor, Uni. of Macedonia), Dr M. Mylosi (Lawyer, Uni. of Macedonia), F. Dimeas (CEO, Progressive Robotics), K. Kanios (R&D Engineer, Ortem-Hellas) | |
12/09/2026 |
University of Macedonia Career Ready: From Studies to Career |
16:00-16:30 |
UNIVERSITY OF MACEDONIA |
Dr S. Panagiotidou (Career Consultant), F. Moltsa (Internship & Liaison Office Staff), A.-M. Espialidou (IES graduate, Senior HR Analyst), A. Dobos-Neskovic (BSAS graduate, EU Programme Mgmt.) | |
12/09/2026 |
iRoDi Festival at TIF: A Story Worth Sharing |
16:30-17:00 |
UNIVERSITY OF MACEDONIA |
L. Kartasidou (Professor, Head of iRoDi Festival), E. Kyriakidou (Social Worker, PhD Candidate), A. Lailoglou (PhD, Adj. Faculty Physical Education), A. Barsaki (MA Special Education, Special Educator) | |
12/09/2026 |
The Future of Professional Mobility in Greece - Recognition of Qualifications, EU Law and a Modern Regulatory Framework |
17:00-18:00 |
SOPHIA GKIOKA LAW OFFICE |
Sophia Gkioka, Attorney-at-law | |
12/09/2026 |
Next-Generation AI Cybersecurity: From Capture the Flag to Cyber Ranges and Large Language Models (LLMs) |
18:00-18:30 |
IONION UNIVERSITY |
Stelios Karagiannis, Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Fellow, Member of the Networks, Multimedia and Security Laboratory (NMSLab), Department of Informatics. | The presentation focuses on the convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, as well as the role of Gamification in modern cybersecurity education. It explores the evolution of training methodologies, from traditional Capture the Flag (C |
12/09/2026 |
Technology Transfer in Greece: Ups and downs, and the story so far |
19:00-19:30 |
Athens Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation |
- | |
12/09/2026 |
Sustainability, Resilience, Sustainable Development and Food Supply Chain |
19:30-20:00 |
A.LILTSIS-AIK.LILTSI OE/Culture for Climate Action |
- | . |
13/09/2026 |
Contemporary Artistic Practices in Digital Art - Virtual Environments and Artificial Intelligence: Presentation of the OxymoronVR Project |
13:30-15:00 |
IONIAN UNIVERSITY |
K. Tiligadis (Professor, Dept. of Audio & Visual Arts, Ionian Univ.; Director, ICONA Animation Festival), D. Agathopoulos (Associate Professor, Ionian Univ.), T. Angelopoulou (Project Manager, Diadrasis P.C.) |