Online Event: International Hellenic University & ALLILON

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 19:30 – 21:30

“Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace”

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ALLILON and the International Hellenic University (IHU) organized our 1st joint event on March 27, 2025.
In the first part, a panel of leading speakers delivered short presentations, developing key dimensions of the event’s theme.
Then, in the second part of the event featuring #speed_mentoring, students and young people had the opportunity to participate in 3 group sessions with ALLILON mentors on topics regarding job opportunities and professional integration:
1. Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
2. Careers in the European Union
3. Careers in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
With the participation of 120 students and young professionals, 14 mentors, and 5 speakers, the event was of exceptional interest and proved highly beneficial for the university’s students and ALLILON members!
Following the event, students applied for individual communication with ALLILON mentors, and 60 one-on-one counseling sessions were organized in the days following the event!
Warm thanks to the International Hellenic University for the excellent cooperation and online hosting, as well as to Rector Mr. Angelopoulos, Professors Mr. Korlos and Ms. Kalampouka, and the university’s Career Office.
Special thanks also to Ambassador Mr. Vrailas, Permanent Representative of Greece to the European Union, who, once again, honored ALLILON with his participation, delivering an inspiring greeting to the students.
ALLILON dynamically continues its mission, connecting young people with experienced professionals and creating opportunities for growth and networking!

Watch the outstanding presentations on YouTube!

Event Program

Part 1: Greetings and Panel (19:30 to 20:30)

Greetings (15 minutes)

  • Apostolos Korlos, Professor, Department of Production and Management Engineering, Chair of the Department of Creative Design and Clothing, Career Office Program Coordinator.
  • Angelos Pangratis – Founder and President of ALLILON, former EU Ambassador to the World Trade Organization.
  • Ioannis Vrailas, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Greece to the EU (tbc).

Panel Discussion: “Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace” (45 minutes)

Moderator: Nikolaos Mavridis, MIT PhD, Academic & Consultant in AI / Data Science / Robotics, Startup Mentor, Innovator.

Speakers:
  • Manolis Kellis, MIT PhD, Professor of Computer Science at MIT, Head of the MIT Computational Biology Group: “Generative AI for innovation, collaboration, education, healthcare, and therapeutics.”
  • Kalliopi Kalampouka: Professor of Commercial Law, International Hellenic University: “Legal dimensions of using Artificial Intelligence in the workplace.”
  • Dimitris Finokaliotis: Lawyer, PhD in Law, President of the Thessaloniki Bar Association: “Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the legal profession.”
  • Stavroula Mougiakakou, PhD, Associate Professor, Head of the AI in Health and Nutrition Laboratory, ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, University of Bern: “Artificial Intelligence in Diabetes Management: New Perspectives and Challenges.”
  • Babis Bakolias, Ph.D., Director and General Manager, Ansys Hellas: “Human resources in the high-tech industry: Is AI useful?”

Part 2: Group Counseling (speed mentoring), Break-out Rooms (20:30 to 21:40)

Mentor Group 1: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace (20:30 – 21:10)
Moderator: Georgios Kotrotsios, former Vice President of Business Development at CSEM SA (Swiss Center for Technological Innovation).

  • Kalliopi Kalampouka, Professor of Commercial Law, International Hellenic University.
  • Dimitris Finokaliotis, Lawyer, PhD in Law, President of the Thessaloniki Bar Association.
  • Stavroula Mougiakakou, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Bern.
  • Babis Bakolias, Ph.D., Director and General Manager, Ansys Hellas.
  • Nikolaos Mavridis, MIT PhD, Academic & Consultant in AI / Data Science / Robotics.

Mentor Group 2: Employment and Careers – European Union Institutions and related private/public bodies (20:30 – 21:10)
Moderator: Evgenia Karatari, Deputy Head of Division, EU Situation Room-EEAS.

  • Ioannis Argyropoulos, Head of Unit, European External Action Service.
  • Katerina Tsakmakidou, Policy Officer, European Commission.
  • Panagiotis Kalavros, Talent Acquisition Specialist, NATO.
  • Dimitris Vartholomaios, Government Affairs Manager, DENSO Belgium (TBC).
  • Spyros A. Pappas, Member of the Athens and Brussels Bars, Managing Partner of P&A Law Firm. Former Director General at the European Commission, DG and Professor at the European Institute of Public Administration, Secretary General of EKDD, Judge at the Council of State.

Mentor Group 3: Employment and Careers at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (21:10 – 21:40)

  • Dionysis Kalamvrezos, Ambassador (hon.), former Ambassador of Greece.
  • Vasilis Vikas, Director, A4 Directorate for Turkey.
After the event, for those who applied, we organized 60 individual meetings between students and ALLILON mentors.
Below are all the available ALLILON Mentors!

Eligible mentors for the individual Speed Mentoring sessions, following the event

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