Agenda
Saturday 27 September
10:00 – 20:00
Future Vista
Networking Workshop
Piloting the Health2Innovation Course—Building Skills for the Future of Digital Health
Organized by: Institute of Entrepreneurship & Development & University of Patras
Future Learning Lab
Roundtable Discussion
Public Health and One Health in Transition: European Policies, Innovation, and Resilience
Organizer of the session: University of Thessaly
Moderators
Sotiris Polizos
, Journalist
Speakers
Charalampos Billinis
, Rector of the University of Thessaly & Professor of Virology and Viral Diseases at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Laboratory of Microbiology and Parasitologyhe University of Thessaly & Professor of Virology and Viral Diseases at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Laboratory of Microbiology and Parasitology
Dimitrios Tsiodras
, Member of the European Parliament, Spokesperson of the EPP Group (Political Party New Democracy)
Evi Dramalioti
, Secretary General of Coordination-Presidency of the Government
Aristidis Zimpis
, Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly
Eleni Lachana
, Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Public and One Health, University of Thessaly
Coworking Space
Roundtable Discussion
Redefining Cancer Care: Smarter, Earlier, Better
Moderators
Ιοannis Kotsiopoulos
, General Manager at Pharma Innovation Forum Greece, Former Secretary General for Health Services at Greek Ministry of Health, NHS Digital Academy Alumni
Speakers
Dimitris Pertisinidis
, Co-Founder Cure Cloud
Kapetanakis George
, President of the Hellenic Cancer Federation -ELLOK, Agency Manager at P&P financial Services AEED
Dimitrios Ch. Zacharoulis FRCS, FACS
, Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly University Hospital of Larissa
Korina Papadopoulou
, Product Manager eHealthPass, Gnomon informatics S.A.
Light Lunch
Coworking Space
Roundtable Discussion
Symbiasis || Breaking Silos: Hospitals & Startups Accelerating Care Together
Moderators
Zoe Atsipoulianaki
, EIT Health Hub Greece | Project Manager & EEN Hellas | Innovation Consultant – Health SG
Georgios Megas
, Head of Innovation & Networking Office of I-SENSE/ICCS - NTUA
Speakers
Alex Bensenousi
, Cofounder Ainigma Technologies / Business Development Manager
Konstantinos Mavrelis
, CEO Curify
Dr Anna Korelidou
, Research and Development (R&D) Officer, EMBIO Diagnostics
Elisavet Kagia (online)
, Health, Safety & Quality Officer, Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center
Periklis Makrythanasis (online)
, Medical Geneticist, Assoc Professor Medical Genetics, Director Laboratory of Medical Genetics | Medical School | NKUA
MUDr Theodosios I. Argyroudis Msc
, Deputy Director at “ELEYTHO” Argyroudis Polyclinic S.A., Chios, Greece
Exhibition Space
Interactive Workshop
Symbiasis || Breaking Silos: Hospitals & Startups Accelerating Care Together
Coffee Break – Networking
Future Learning Lab
Roundtable Discussion
Data-Driven Health: AI, Big Data & Decision Support
Moderators
Charalampos Vassiliou
, Senior Consultant - Digital Transformation and Enterprise Architecture Strategist, DG SANTE, European Commission | European Health Data Space Expert
Speakers
Τhanasis Kotsanis
, Medical Director Greece & Cyprus, Southern Mediterranean & Black Sea (SMBS) Cluster Medical Director
Dr Stavros Pitoglou
, Chief Technical Officer & Head of Research at Computer Solutions S.A.
Konstantinos Mathioudakis
, Primary HealthCare Systems Director, IDIKA SA
Evdokimos Konstantinidis
, Medical Physics and Digital Innovation Lab, Project Coordinator VITALISE H2020, Project Coordinator RAISE HE, Vice Chair of ENoLL
Coworking Space
Open Innovation Challenge
Rethinking Heart & Prostate Cancer Solutions
Challenges Partners: Medtronic Hellas & CardioSchool | Bayer Greece
Evaluation Committee
Sonia Mousavere, Head of Communications, Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability
Thanassis Kotsanis, Medical Director Greece & Cyprus, Southern Mediterranean & Black Sea (SMBS) Cluster Medical Director
Dimitris Nikas, Managing Director Medtronic Hellas
Spyros Arsenis, Head of Business Innovation Development | ΝΒG Business Seeds, Group Business Strategy Sector
Constantinos Bakogiannis, MD PhD. Cardiologist. Reader 3rd Cardiology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)
Upon completion of the evaluation process, the teams receiving the highest scores will be awarded the following prizes:
1st Prize:
1,500 € & Support for the application process to the EIC Pre-Accelerator (valued at 5,000€) & Direct entry to Phase B of the Innovation & Technology Competition by the National Bank of Greece.
2nd Prize:
1,000€ & Access to services of the WORK area, valued at 1,000€ (available for use up to one year after the event and until the total amount is fully utilized).
3rd Prize:
500€ & One-year membership to the JOIST Community (October 2025 – October 2026).
All awarded teams will also have the opportunity to be promoted during the period March 2026 – September 2026 through the services of the Meet & Connect area at JOIST, choosing up to 2 of the following offerings:
– Participation in one JOIST Podcast episode
– Co-organization of an event (onsite, online, or vidcast)
– A short interview for broadcast via JOIST’s YouTube channel and social media
– Participation in an event panel discussion
– Closed networking event, targeted to a specific audience (with VIP invitations)
Each team may select up to two (2) of the above offerings.
Friday 26 September
10:30 – 20:30
Coworking Space & Future Learning Lab
Workshop
EU Grants Networking Workshop
Curated by: Institute of Entrepreneurship Development | Health Hub | Ernst & Young
Session 1 – Policy & Funding Insights | Moderator: George Gogolos, iED
Panelists:
Dr George E. Dafoulas, Ministry of Digital Governance and AI
Zoe Atsipoulianaki, EIT Health Hub Greece | EEN Hellas
Christos Chatzichristos, CTO AINIGMA Technologies
Charalampos Vassiliou, DG SANTE – European Commission
Guest Speaker: Ioannis Amarantos, EISMEA – “The European Innovation Council in the forefront of Innovation in Europe”
Session 2 – Structured Networking | Moderator: Anastasia Oikonomoula, iED
Session 3 – EY Workshop
Magda Xanthopoulou, EY – “Innovate with Confidence: Approaching EU funding for Success”
Speakers
Dr George E. Dafoulas
, Digital Health Policy Expert NDC - Ministry of Digital Governance and AI
Zoe Atsipoulianaki
, EIT Health Hub Greece | Project Manager & EEN Hellas | Innovation Consultant – Health SG
Charalampos Vassiliou
, Senior Consultant - Digital Transformation and Enterprise Architecture Strategist, DG SANTE, European Commission | European Health Data Space Expert
Ioannis Amarantos (online)
, Project Adviser at European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
Anastasia Oikonomoula
, Expert in Education and Social Inclusion, Coordinator of the Education, Skills and Social Innovation Unit, Institute of Entrepreneurship Development
George Gogolos
, Expert in Innovation & Technology, Coordinator of the Innovation, Digitization & Technology Unit, Institute of Entrepreneurship Development
Christos Chatzichristos
, Chief Technology Officer, Ainigma Technologies / Senior Researcher KU Leuven/ Flemish AI Academy (VAIA) AI expert for Healthcare
Magda Xanthopoulou
, Senior Consultant at EY
Light Lunch
Arrivals & Registration – Exhibition Opening
Coworking Space
Roundtable Discussion
How do we commercialize AI in Healthcare?
Moderators
Dr George E. Dafoulas
, Digital Health Policy Expert NDC - Ministry of Digital Governance and AI
Speakers
Kestutis Morkunas, PhD
, Health technology cluster iVita, Senior Consultant, IRHIS project management team
Lampros Kourtis, PhD
, Partner, Olivetree Venture Capital
Kiriaki Bakirtzi, PhD
, Director, Biotechnology Studies, Athens LifeTech Park & Academic Program Coordinator, Panhellenic Union of Pharmaceutical Industries
Dr. Efstathios Vassiliadis
, CEO at Evnia Group & ARETI Saudi Biotech Deployment Fund
Vassilis Tsanidis (online)
, Dr. Jur., Innovation Procurement Programme Coordinator, European Innovation Council(EIC)
Future Learning Lab
Roundtable Discussion
Patient Driven Innovation: From Prevention to Care
Moderators
Daramilas Christos
, Biologist, PhD, MSc Scientific Associate, Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.), Second Vice President, National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions (N.C.D.P.D.), President, Panhellenic Federation of Associations of People with Diabetes (P.O.S.S.A.S.DIA.)
Speakers
Constantinos Bakogiannis
, MD PhD. Cardiologist. Reader 3rd Cardiology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)
Dimitris Nikas
, Managing Director Medtronic Hellas
Dr. Homer Papadopoulos
, Functional Researcher A, Institute of Informatics & Telecommunications, NCSR Demokritos, Research Director, Applied Science in Knowledge Management Unit, IIT–NCSR Demokritos, Co-founder, Syndesis LtD.
Elvina Sakellariou
, Molecular Biologist, PhD, Rare Disease Patient Advocate, Research Project Manager and Data Manager, Duchenne Data Foundation
Exhibition Space
Interactive Workshop
Patient Driven Innovation: From Prevention to Care
Organized by: JOIST | Supported by: Play & Learn
Coffee Break – Networking
Coworking Space
Roundtable Discussion
Brain 🧠 Neuroscience and Neurotechnology
Speakers
Dimitris Iakovakis
, Cofounder at Koios Care | PhD Electrical and Computer Engineer
Dimitris Athanasiou
, co-founder Neurofenix
Greg Agriopoulos
, Deep Tech Entrepreneur
Marios Krokidis
, Assistant Professor, Bioinformatics and Human Electrophysiology Lab, Department of Informatics, Ionian University
Future Learning Lab
Upside Down | Investors Pitching to Startups!
Speakers
Lampros Kourtis, PhD
, Partner, Olivetree Venture Capital
Nikos Kostaras
, Partner, KOS Biotechnology Partners
Antigoni Lymperopoulou
, CEO Hellenic Development Bank of Investments S.A.
Dr Spyros Arsenis
, Head of Business Innovation Development | ΝΒG Business Seeds, Group Business Strategy Secto
Dr. Efstathios Vassiliadis
, CEO at Evnia Group & ARETI Saudi Biotech Deployment Fund
Giannis Mylopoulos
, Venture Scouting & Business Strategy Advisor
Coworking Space
Firechat
Healthcare Providers & Medtech Experts Accelerate Innovation
Speakers
Thanassis Akalestos
, Executive Director Hellenic Association of Health, Research and Biotechnology Industry (SEIV)
Vanessa Delichristou
, Group CEO EVAGELISTRIA SA-ATHENS HOSPITAL-HOSPITALity General Clinic|President of the Board of Directors of the Association of Private Clinics of Greece|General Secretary of the board Elitour Greek Health Tourism Counsil
Coworking Space
Firechat
Digital Transformation and Outreach Initiatives of the Region of Central Macedonia. Flagship collaborations to promote AI tools for the benefit of society.
“The example of AlphaFold by Google DeepMind”
Speakers
Nikos Tzollas
, Deputy Regional Governor for Digital Governance, Region of Central
Anastasios Manos
, Chairman of the Board, Hellenic Association of Information and Communication Technology Companies, CEO, DOTSOFT S.A.