ALLILON and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH): 

Web event: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 – 19:00 until 21:30 EEST 

Co-organizer

Co-organizer

“Artificial Intelligence, Industry and Cybersecurity” 

Our joint web event with AUTH on the 27th of May 2025 was successfully completed! 

The first part of the event consisted of two panels with speakers at the top of their fields, who briefly but substantially analyzed the key aspects of the central topic: Artificial Intelligence in Industry and Cybersecurity. It was a unique chance for young people to be informed comprehensively and gain valuable knowledge from experts in the field. 

The second part consisted of #speed_mentoring, attended by 160 university students and young people. In these group sessions they had the opportunity to converse with ALLILON mentors and receive guidance on professional integration and career opportunities. 

The video recording of the panel will soon be made available on our website, our YouTube channel, and our social media. 

We would like to thank AUTH and Mr. Zarotiadis for their cooperation, as well as all the speakers and mentors for their important and substantive contributions. 

ALLILON continues its work, guided by its aims and vision. Through events, such as panels and mentoring, we offer concrete support to young people preparing and fighting for a better professional future. 

Event schedule 

1st Part: Opening Remarks and Panel (19:00 until 20:45) 

Opening remarks 

  • Grigoris Zarotiadis, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science AUTH, President of the Board of Directors of the AUTH Center for Social Research and Decision Support, President of ASECU – Association of Economic Universities of South and Eastern Europe and the Black Sea Region, Coordinator of the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean Academic Network (BSEMAN) 
  • Angelos Pangratis, founder and president of ALLILON, ex- Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the EU to the US and ambassador of the EU in Argentina and the WTO 
  • Ioannis Vrailas, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Greece to the EU 

Panel of Speakers on the topic: “Artificial Intelligence and Industry” (19:15 – 20:00) 

Coordinator: Giorgios Kotrotsios, Former Vice President of Operational Development CSEM SA 

1. Iason Kastanis, Group Leader, Predictive Analysis, CSEM SA (CH), on the topic: “Artificial Intelligence in industrial applications” 

2. George Giakos, Professor Electrical Engineering, Manhattan University, Founding Director Quantum Cognitive Imaging and Neuromorphic Engineering (CINE), Bioinspired Autonomous Space Systems Laboratory, on the topic: “Quantum Neuromorphic Computing” 

3. Giannis Aloimonos, Professor Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering UMIACS, University of Maryland, on the topic: “The Sensorimotor path to AI”

4. Stefanos Nikolaidis PhD, Associated professor computer science, University South California, on the topic: “Improving the Efficiency and Robustness of Human-Robot Interactions”

Panel of Speakers on the Topic: “Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity” (20:00 – 20:45) 

Coordinator: Eleftherios Athousakis

1. Theodoros Nikolakopoulos, NATO HQ CIS Security Officer, on the topic: “Security Concerns in the age of Artificial Intelligence” 

2. Eleftherios Athousakis, MSc, CC, CCFA, CWASP, Cyber Ops Head, on the topic: “Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: New Technology, New Threats” 

3. Giorgos Karagiannidis, Professor at AUTH, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, on the topic: “Safety of Wireless Networks” 

4. Panagiotis Katsaros, Professor at AUTH, Department of Informatics, on the topic: “Threats and Resilience of Artificial Intelligence Systems for Cybersecurity” 

2nd Part: Speed Mentoring in Groups in break-out rooms (20:45 until 21:30) 

Mentor Group 1: career opportunities and entrepreneurship in AI and industry 

Coordinator: Giorgios Kotrotsios, Former Vice President of Operational Development CSEM SA 

  1. Iason Kastanis, Group Leader, Predictive Analysis, CSEM SA (CH) 
  2. George Giakos, Professor Electrical Engineering, Manhattan University, “Quantum Neuromorphic Computing”
  3. Giannis Alloimonos, Professor Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering UMIACS, University of Maryland
  4. Stefanos Nikolaidis PhD, Associated professor computer science, University South California (collaborative robotics)

Mentor Group 2: career opportunities and entrepreneurship in AI and cybersecurity 

Coordinator: Eleftherios Athousakis

  • Theodoros Nikolakopoulos, “ΝΑΤΟ CISO Chief information Security Officer”
  • Eleftherios Athousakis, MSc, CC, CCFA, CWASP Cyber Ops Head
  • Giorgos Karagiannidis, Professor at AUTH, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 
  • Panagiotis Katsaros, Professor at AUTH, Department of Informatics

Mentor Group 3: Employment and Careers, EU Institutions and related Private/Public bodies 

Coordinator: Dimitris Iliopoulos, former ambassador of Greece and the EU

  • Evgenia Karatari, European External Action Service, Deputy Head of Division, EU situation Room
  • Giannis Skiadaresis, European Commission
  • Dimitris Vartholomaios, Manager Government Affairs – Head of External Affairs Section, DENSO
  • Spyros Pappas, Member of the Athens and Brussels Bars, Managing Partner of P&A Law Firm
  • Konstantinos Malandrinos, Tetra Pak Head EU Public Affairs & Government Relations

Mentor Group 4: employment and careers at the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs 

Coordinator: Dionyssios Kalamvrezos 

  • Dionyssios Kalamvrezos, former ambassador
  • Konstantinos Hantzithomas, Deputy Director, Diplomatic Office of the Prime Minister 

After the event, for those interested: Individual sessions between young people and ALLILON mentors can be organized for another day based on each person’s availability.