Yianni Kolokythas is a Software Engineering Director at BETA CAE Systems, based in Thessaloniki. With a background in computational engineering software development, he focuses on building advanced simulation tools and developer platforms for engineering innovation.
Friday 22 May 2026
Warehouse C
10:45 – 11:25
BETA CAE
Agentic AI: From Zero to Hero
Yianni Kolokythas
Software Engineering Director | BETA CAE Systems
Bio
11:30 – 12:10
CHUBB
Test Like You Mean It: From Test Case Design to Running Automation
Charalampos Iliadis
Senior Software Engineer in Test
Bio
Charalampos Iliadis is a Senior Software Engineer in Test at Chubb, where he serves as Team Lead, Quality Engineering Chapter Lead, and AI Enablement Lead. With 3.5 years at Chubb, he has built deep expertise across UI and API testing, test architecture, and the integration of AI into quality engineering practices. Charalampos holds a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Technical University of Sofia, which gives him a strong technical foundation for tackling complex testing challenges. He is passionate about driving innovation in quality engineering and shaping how teams adopt AI to deliver more reliable, scalable software.
Niki Lagiokapa
Software Engineer in Test
Bio
Niki Lagiokapa is a Software Engineer in Testing at Chubb, focusing on both manual and automation testing. With two years at Chubb, she’s gained hands-on experience in quality assurance and test automation. Niki graduated in Physics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds an MSc in Data and Web Science. She enjoys combining her analytical background with practical tech skills to help deliver reliable software.
12:15 – 12:55
CAMPEON GAMING
npm install malware: Frontend Security Blind Spots
Dimitris Zygolanis
Frontend Developer | Campeón Gaming
Bio
Dimitris Zygolanis is a frontend developer at Campeόn Gaming with a keen interest in application security. His presentation focuses on commonly overlooked security gaps in frontend development and emphasizes why these issues warrant greater attention.
13:00 – 13:40
noris
Code Less, Deliver More: ServiceNow in Action
Elisavet Papaspyropoulou
Software Engineer
Bio
Elisavet Papaspyropoulou works from ServiceNow Developer to ServiceNow Administrator. Elisavet’s journey since 2022 has centered around low-code development and process automation. She studies in Computer Science and Engineering, with a passion for creating solutions that make everyday work simpler.
13:45 – 14:25
CONSOLUT
Build Your Own Enterprise AI Chatbot with SAP AI Core
Tzotzis Evaggelos
Consultant SAP Digitalization | Consolut
Bio
Dual studies in Informatics with Master in Artificial Intelligence and Electrical and Computer Engineering with Master in Telecommunications. Work experience as SAP Consultant specialized in Cloud Solutions (SAP BTP) and Network Engineering.
14:30 – 15:10
Qualco Technology
Operationalizing Machine Learning with ML Studio
Dimitrios Sotiriou
AI/ML Technical Lead | Qualco Technology
Bio
AI & Data professional with over 10 years of experience, leading the design and delivery of machine learning systems and platforms. Holds an MSc in Automation Systems and Robotics from the National Technical University of Athens.
Ioannis Vidias
Data Scientist | Qualco Technology
Bio
AI & Data professional with 3+ years of experience, focusing on Applied Machine Learning, Agentic Systems, and Product AI. Holds an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Edinburgh.
15:15 – 15:55
EY Greece
Shaping Tomorrow, Today
Samantha Matsa
Direcor, Data & AI | Analytics Leas | EY Greece
Bio
Samantha Matsa, is a purpose‑driven AI & Data leader specializing in People Insights and responsible AI adoption. She build new capabilities from the ground up, convert C‑suite conversations into tangible value, and scale delivery through AI agents and smart teaming. Focusing on AI-enabled transformation and target operating model, blending technology with strategy, governance and sustainable change.
Alexandros Veros
Business Development | Associate Director | EY Greece wavespace™ Leader
Bio
Alexandros Veros is the wavespace™ Leader | EY Greece, with extensive professional experience in the areas of Strategy, Customer Experience (CX), and Digital Transformation. He has held leadership roles in the design and delivery of complex projects that integrate business strategy, innovation, and human-centered design, across a wide range of industries and sectors. Prior to joining EY, he gained substantial experience in strategy and customer experience consulting, working with leading advisory firms. In these roles, he focused on the effective leverage of emerging technologies and the intentional design of customer experiences that deliver measurable business value.
Alexandra Papapanou
Assistant Manager | Technology Consulting
Bio
Alexandra Papapanou holds a BSc in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics and is a Technology Consultant and Developer at EY Greece, specializing in Data & Analytics andAI solutions. She has strong hands-on experience in building end-to-end data solutions, including ETL processes, advanced Power BI dashboards, and data-driven applicationsacross banking, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors. She combines technical development skills (Python, SQL, Azure) with business understanding, enabling her to transform complex requirements into scalable analytics andreporting solutions. Alexandra is also actively involved in AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption, where she acts as a Copilot Developer & Adoption Ambassador, designing practical AI use cases,prototyping solutions, and enabling users to integrate Copilot into daily workflows for measurable productivity gains.
Alexandros Fortounas
Professional Title Business Development | Associate | EY Greece wavespace™ Experience Designer
Bio
Alexandros Fortounas is an Associate Experience Designer with a background in customer experience, strategic communication, and business transformation. He has contributed to the design and facilitation of workshops, internal innovation initiatives, and human-centered experiences that align business goals with user needs. His work combines analytical thinking, collaboration and experience design principles to support impactful and engaging business solutions.
16:00 – 16:40
DTS CLOUD SECURITY
Hackers Got In… Now What? — Microsegmentation for Next-Level Security
Dimitris Grendas
Cybersecurity Technical Team Leader | DTS Cloud Security
Bio
Dimitris is a Cybersecurity Technical Team Leader, leading DTS Cybersecurity Operations. Together with his team, he supports customers across cybersecurity technologies, delivers projects, designs and enhances security architectures, and acts as a trusted consulting partner, while also driving technical presales in the Greek market. He holds a degree in Computer Engineering, a Master’s in Cybersecurity, and multiple certifications.
16:45 – 17:25
KAIZEN GAMING
From Workflows to Agents: Building LLM Systems in Practice
Georgios Balaouras
Senior Machine Learning Engineer | Kaizen Gaming
Bio
Georgios Balaouras is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Kaizen Gaming, where he works on production AI systems with a focus on LLM applications, multi-agent architectures, and large-scale internal and customer-facing products. He is a graduate of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and his background combines academic research with hands-on experience building enterprise ML systems. He is particularly interested in turning complex ML ideas into practical, reliable solutions for production environments and in building ML systems that deliver real business impact.
17:30 – 18:10
NOVIBET
From Spaghetti to Slices: Clean Architecture, DDD & CQRS in .NET
George Michalenas
Head of Casino Engineering | Novibet
Bio
With a nine-year tenure at Novibet, George has evolved from a backend specialist into a strategic leader. As Head of Casino Engineering, he has navigated the platform’s transition from monolithic architectures to cloud-native microservices on Azure. While George now oversees multiple development teams and steers the technical direction of the Casino domain, he remains an engineer at heart. He is a firm believer that technical excellence begins with people, and he thrives on balancing high-level strategy with hands-on architectural problem-solving.
18:15 – 18:55
Vodafone
Reinventing IT, with AI
Lefteris Stefanis
Enterprise Architect | Vodafone
Bio
Lefteris Stefanis is an IT Enterprise Architect with an academic foundation in technology and a long‑term tech career journey within #VodafoneGreece. He has grown through diverse IT and architecture roles, building a strong understanding of enterprise ecosystems and business‑critical platforms. He specializes in translating strategic business requirements into robust, scalable and sustainable IT architectures, enabling digital transformation and operational excellence at scale.
Nikos Ntemkas
Staff Engineer | Vodafone
Bio
Nikos Ntemkas is a Staff Engineer at Vodafone Greece, a role he recently stepped into after years of hands-on engineering work across the stack. His career has moved from full-stack development through API and platform engineering, where he led the design and delivery of the C.E.L.L platform — built on Kubernetes, spanning API gateway infrastructure and custom operator development. More recently, Nikos has turned his focus toward the practical challenges of bringing AI into production: building LLM-backed pipelines, evaluating agentic frameworks, and integrating multi-agent architectures into real engineering workflows.
19:00 – 19:40
Onelity
AI-Powered Design System Workflow: From Figma to Production-Ready Components
George Panagiotou
Senior Mobile Developer, Einhell Digital Greece
Bio
George Panagiotou is a Senior Mobile Developer focused on creating cross-platform apps using Flutter and React Native, with experience in web technologies like Angular and React. Outside of development, he enjoys exploring AI, IoT, and smart home automation projects. Coming from a background in Applied Informatics, he’s always curious about new technologies and enjoys building and experimenting with new ideas.
19:45 – 20:25
TechPro Academy
Spec-driven development with AI: Get started
Pavlos Xouplidis
Lead DevOps Engineer | TechPro Academy
Bio
From Physics to Firmware, Infrastructure to Networks, System Engineering to Lead DevOps — every layer of the stack has been a classroom. Today, I am building systems and engineering teams that scale across the world.
Friday 22 May 2026
MOMus
Hush Cafe
11:00 – 12:00
WeLead
AI Agents Made Simple: Build Yours Without Coding
Efthymia Amarantidou
WE LEAD Ambassador & AI Instructor / Learning & Development Consultant | Code.Hub
Bio
Dual studies in Informatics with Master in Artificial Intelligence and Electrical and Computer Engineering with Master in Telecommunications. Work experience as SAP Consultant specialized in Cloud Solutions (SAP BTP) and Network Engineering.
15:30 – 16:15
Netcompany
React Performance in Practice: Fixing Re-renders, Effects, and Common Mistakes
Asterios Kalogeras
Senior Software Engineer | Netcompany
Bio
Asterios Kalogeras is a frontend engineer with over seven years of experience building scalable web applications, ranging from focused frontend implementations to full-stack solutions. Their recent work centers on TypeScript/JavaScript, React, and its ecosystem, while also drawing on extensive experience with Angular. On the backend, they have developed services using Node.js and have worked with C#, contributing across the stack when needed. Beyond the world of unsatisfied users and happy JavaScript errors, they are a Physics undergraduate student that enjoys sharing knowledge and learning at every turn. Something new is always lurking around the corner.
16:15 – 16:45
PeopleCert
Build an App with Your Voice: Agentic Development with React and AI
Grigoris Maros
Head of AI Enablement & Digital Platforms | PeopleCert
Bio
Grigoris Maros focuses on bridging technology with real business needs, ensuring that investments in AI and digital platforms translate into measurable business value. He has experience in designing and implementing complex enterprise technology ecosystems, including solutions based on Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Sitecore, and Artificial Intelligence applications.
16:45 – 17:45
Accenture
Life of Lucy – a GenAI workshop through 7 interactive life dilemmas
Dimitrios Athanasiadis
Senior Manager – SAP Practice Lead | Accenture
Bio
Dimitrios Athanasiadis is the SAP Practice Lead at Accenture Greece, a role he has held for the past five years. Based in the Thessaloniki office, he also serves as the local GenAI Ambassador Lead, driving awareness and adoption of emerging AI capabilities. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Telecommunications, as well as an MBA with a focus on Marketing. Outside of work, Dimitrios is passionate about sports, physics, and chess. More recently, he has taken up UNO – where his two children consistently remind him who’s really in charge.
Eleni Machremi
Custom Software Engineering Analyst | Accenture
Bio
Dimitra Seitanidou
Application Development Associate | Accenture
Bio
17:45 – 18:30
EY Greece
Shaping Tomorrow, Today
Samantha Matsa
Direcor, Data & AI | Analytics Leas | EY Greece
Bio
Samantha Matsa, is a purpose‑driven AI & Data leader specializing in People Insights and responsible AI adoption. She build new capabilities from the ground up, convert C‑suite conversations into tangible value, and scale delivery through AI agents and smart teaming. Focusing on AI-enabled transformation and target operating model, blending technology with strategy, governance and sustainable change.
Alexandros Veros
Business Development | Associate Director | EY Greece wavespace™ Leader
Bio
Alexandros Veros is the wavespace™ Leader | EY Greece, with extensive professional experience in the areas of Strategy, Customer Experience (CX), and Digital Transformation. He has held leadership roles in the design and delivery of complex projects that integrate business strategy, innovation, and human-centered design, across a wide range of industries and sectors. Prior to joining EY, he gained substantial experience in strategy and customer experience consulting, working with leading advisory firms. In these roles, he focused on the effective leverage of emerging technologies and the intentional design of customer experiences that deliver measurable business value.
Alexandra Papapanou
Assistant Manager | Technology Consulting
Bio
Alexandra Papapanou holds a BSc in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics and is a Technology Consultant and Developer at EY Greece, specializing in Data & Analytics andAI solutions. She has strong hands-on experience in building end-to-end data solutions, including ETL processes, advanced Power BI dashboards, and data-driven applicationsacross banking, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors. She combines technical development skills (Python, SQL, Azure) with business understanding, enabling her to transform complex requirements into scalable analytics andreporting solutions. Alexandra is also actively involved in AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption, where she acts as a Copilot Developer & Adoption Ambassador, designing practical AI use cases,prototyping solutions, and enabling users to integrate Copilot into daily workflows for measurable productivity gains.
Alexandros Fortounas
Professional Title Business Development | Associate | EY Greece wavespace™ Experience Designer
Bio
Alexandros Fortounas is an Associate Experience Designer with a background in customer experience, strategic communication, and business transformation. He has contributed to the design and facilitation of workshops, internal innovation initiatives, and human-centered experiences that align business goals with user needs. His work combines analytical thinking, collaboration and experience design principles to support impactful and engaging business solutions.
18:30 – 19:15
Deloitte
Empowering Content: Unveiling the Future with Headless CMS
Klisiaris Christos
Manager at EM&M | Deloitte Digital
Bio
Responsible for leading numerous web and mobile application projects across a wide range of industries, including fashion, energy, entertainment, automotive, and retail. With more than 20 years of experience in web development, he has worked extensively with both open-source and enterprise technologies, delivering scalable and innovative digital solutions for diverse clients.
19:15 – 20:00
TechPro Academy
Critical Thinking in the Age of AI: How to Work with AI Without Losing Your Judgment
Vasilis Zarimpas
Director of Product Forecasting | Dataviva
Bio
With more than 15 years of experience in forecasting solutions for global retail organizations, Vasilis Zarimpas has worked on the design and delivery of statistical and machine learning approaches that support supply chain planning and optimization. More recently, he has been exploring how businesses can apply AI in practical ways to improve productivity, enhance efficiency, support decision-making, and automate selected business processes.
