March 30, 11:30-12:30 in Trianti Hall, Athens Concert Hall
How do you know if your idea will make a successful business? This panel will explain how to identify promising opportunities for new tech ventures. Experienced investors, founders, and startup coaches will share how to understand markets, de-risk ideas, and then build successful startups.
March 30, 11:30-12:30 in Trianti Hall, Athens Concert Hall
Join a panel of funding experts as they delve into the complexities of funding tech ventures. Explore the factors that make a venture more fundable as well as those that indicate high risk. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from seasoned investors and finance experts.
March 30, 14:30-15:30 in Trianti Hall, Athens Concert Hall
Join a dynamic panel of academic founders as they share the impacts of academia on industry and the economy and how they maximize the impacts of their own work. The panel will also address the challenges of getting research out of the lab and how they manage entrepreneurial ventures in parallel with academic work. Learn how to set up your research for commercialization with these ambitious researcher-entrepreneurs.
March 30, 14:30-15:30 in Trianti Hall, Athens Concert Hall
This session will feature distinguished entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the MITEF Greece Startup Competition and joined the global Endeavor network. Together, they will explore the unique opportunities and challenges of building and scaling startups in the vibrant Greek ecosystem. Through the inspiring stories of these panelists, attendees will gain valuable insights into the rapidly emerging Athens startup scene, which is quickly becoming a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. The discussion will highlight the support provided by MITEF Greece and Endeavor Greece, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and collaboration in driving startup success. Join us at this exciting panel to discover the transformative potential of Greek startups and learn how Athens is positioning itself as a key player in the global innovation landscape. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the conversation that will shape the future of entrepreneurship in Greece and beyond..
March 30, 16:30-17:30 in Trianti Hall, Athens Concert Hall
An impressive lineup of AI and machine learning experts convenes to explore the trajectory of AI in a wide array of sectors. From the supersonic speed of change to ethical dilemmas, this panel will dive into the real challenges, and opportunities, ahead in AI.
March 30, 16:30-17:30 in Trianti Hall, Athens Concert Hall
Digital technology experts discuss the ways that digital technologies are changing and changing other industries, with an eye toward future trends. The panel will dig into identifying merit-worthy opportunities and business models for digitalization, as well as share about the challenges involved in competing in a crowded digital space. Gain valuable insights into the niches that remain open in this ever-evolving field and learn how to navigate the risks and rewards of digital-first startups.
March 31, 11:00-12:00 in Trianti Hall, Athens Concert Hall
Hear our biotechnology experts discuss frontiers at the intersection of biology, health, medicine, and technology in sectors from global health to academia. Panelists will share the challenges faced by biotech ventures and the roles that other emerging technologies play in biotech. This panel will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of biotechnology and offer valuable insights into the future of this rapidly evolving field.
March 31, 11:00-12:00 in Trianti Hall, Athens Concert Hall
Join deep tech entrepreneurs and investors as they delve into the complex and rapidly evolving world of deep tech. They will explore what makes a promising deep tech venture and strategies for de-risking deep tech, including leveraging different global markets. Additionally, the panel will address the important question of whether deep tech can be developed with a “lean” model or if deep tech is only for those with significant resources.
March 31, 11:00-12:00 in Trianti Hall, Athens Concert Hall
From emerging insights in learning science, to new technology tools that bring cutting-edge topics and training to large organizations at scale, to field-testing practical approaches that deliver workplace-ready learning for excluded learners and transform education for students in Kindergarten through Higher education, MIT Open Learning is exploring the future of education across the board and across the world. We describe how Open learning combines digital approaches and collaborations with global partners to build the future of education..
March 31, 15:30-16:30 in Trianti Hall, Athens Concert Hall
Leaders in sustainability explore the evolving marketplace for sustainable tech and discuss critical determinants of success, such as funding and cost-competitiveness, in the sector over the coming years. Learn what roles research and entrepreneurship play in forging a sustainable future, with a focus on energy.
March 31, 15:30-16:30 in Trianti Hall, Athens Concert Hall
Representatives from top Greek companies with global presence in shipping and energy convene to discuss how technology is changing their business and how they invest in new startups and emerging opportunities across different technology verticals.
March 31, 15:30-16:30 in Trianti Hall, Athens Concert Hall
In the fast growing global deep-tech economy, what would be required to unfold the Greek deep-tech potential? How can an effective interconnection between academia and entrepreneurship be critical? The panel will discuss the challenges of research commercialization in Greek universities and research centers, exploring the significance of effective interconnections between academia and entrepreneurship and highlighting the opportunities lying ahead of both research organizations and enterprises.
