5th Artificial Intelligence Forum by AI Catalyst

Artificial Intelligence in Greece Today

In a global environment where artificial intelligence is redefining every aspect of the modern economy and society, AIForum26 returns in Athens, serving as the central platform for dialogue, networking, and the highlighting of domestic innovation.

The conference is co-organized by AI Catalyst and ethosEVENTS, establishing the benchmark event for the Greek Artificial Intelligence ecosystem, AI Catalyst’s partners and members, as well as the broader business community.

The perspective of AIForum26 extends beyond theoretical discussion and policy-making, focusing directly and practically on how and to what extent artificial intelligence can boost economic productivity and drive economic growth through its meaningful implementation in Greek enterprises of all sizes. The conference aims to equip participants with the necessary tools, knowledge, and strategic connections to comprehend current developments and directly benefit from the new technological reality.

AIForum26 will be held on November 5, 2026, organized by AI Catalyst, in collaboration with ethosEVENTS, in person at the Divani Caravel and online through the LiveOn Events+.

Structure

It is a dynamic, one-day conference structured around parallel stages and specialized zones:

Stage A — Thematic Tracks: High-level discussions featuring institutional, business, and technology leaders.
Stage B — 15-Minute Presentations: Concise, targeted presentations by selected companies, startups, and spin-offs showcasing innovation in practice.
B2B Zone & Exhibition: A parallel zone featuring exhibition booths, matchmaking, and structured B2B meetings designed to foster strategic partnerships.

Orzanized by

in cooperation with

AIForum26 is organized by AICatalyst in collaboration with ethosEVENTS.

AI Catalyst is a non-profit organization whose main goal is to promote and increase understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within Greek society and the business world. The vision of AI Catalyst is to play a significant role in harnessing and democratizing the unlimited potential of Artificial Intelligence, within the framework shaped by ethics, transparency, and justice, through actions that connect research with industry and production.

ethosEVENTS, a member of the ethosGROUP, primarily focuses on organizing business conferences, awards ceremonies, and other innovative events. It organizes over 20 conferences & business awards annually, both in person and online through the LiveOn Events+.

Overview

The Conference include targeted individual speeches and discussion panels on the following topics:

SESSION 1: AI Infrastructure & Data

Panel 1: From Data to Super-Infrastructures: Building Greece’s AI Ecosystem

This session focuses on building the technological backbone required for AI development in Greece. It examines the expansion of domestic data centers, access to computing power and high-performance infrastructure (such as the “DAEDALUS” supercomputer and the “PHAROS” AI factory), and strategies for data availability, quality, and secure sharing across public and private sectors (data spaces). Additionally, key topics include cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, and the energy sustainability of critical data infrastructure.

SESSION 2: AI Skills

Panel 2: Cultivating AI Talent: upskilling, reskilling & emerging professional skills

This session addresses human capital empowerment and talent attraction in the AI era. Discussions cover bridging academia with enterprise needs, brain gain strategies to retain and repatriate scientific talent, and structured upskilling and reskilling initiatives across the workforce. Furthermore, it explores the democratization of generative AI tools for non-technical staff and the cultural/organizational shifts required for future workplace roles.

SESSION 3: Funding AI Opportunities

Panel 3: Investing in the Future of AI: from Venture Capital to Development Programs and Bank Financing

This session maps out the financing landscape for developing and scaling AI innovations. It explores investment trends from Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Corporate VC funds, alongside the leverage of EU and national resources (Horizon Europe, RRF, NSRF/ESPA). Additionally, it highlights specialized banking instruments, debt/guarantee solutions (HDB, EIB), and blended finance mechanisms aimed at driving startups from lab prototypes to international market success.

SESSION 4: AI Digital Transformation & Governance

Panel 4: AI Digital Transformation & Governance: strategy, implementation & responsible AI

This session addresses the practical integration and regulation of AI across the public and private sectors. Key topics include compliance with the EU AI Act, corporate governance, ethical frameworks, algorithmic risk management, and data privacy (GDPR). Moreover, it examines process automation to eliminate administrative friction, building public trust, and aligning AI deployment with environmental and social sustainability (ESG) goals.

SESSION 5: AI Future

Panel 5: The next day of AI: technology, society & national strategy

The closing session synthesizes the long-term vision for Artificial Intelligence. It focuses on emerging technological trends, the evolution of a comprehensive national strategy, and the broader societal impact. The discussion highlights the institutional dialogue between government, academia, and industry, ensuring social cohesion, and positioning Greece strategically in the global technological landscape of tomorrow.

Parallel Events Hall

In the Parallel Events Hall, companies, researchers, and other AI professionals will present real-world AI applications and methodologies across the industries listed below.

Pharma / Health
Fintech
Retail
Culture & Tourism
Maritime
Defence

Why Participate

Market Mapping: Gain a comprehensive overview of Greece’s current standing in AI and discover emerging trends.
Networking & Synergies: Conduct targeted B2B meetings and build new professional partnerships.
Knowledge Transfer: Explore real-world case studies, applications, and solutions that translate technology from the lab to the market.
Access to Talent & Skills: Connect with specialized teams, researchers, and highly qualified professionals.

Who Should Attend

The conference is designed to address the full spectrum of the ecosystem and the market:

C-Level Executives & Leadership of Enterprise Organizations seeking digital transformation strategies and process optimization.
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) looking to understand how artificial intelligence can enhance their competitiveness.
Startups, Spin-offs, & Tech Professionals developing cutting-edge technological solutions.
Investors, Venture Capital Funds, & Angel Investors seeking the next investment opportunity in local innovation.
Institutional Bodies, Public Sector Officials, & Policy Makers shaping the national and regulatory framework.
Research & Academic Community bridging primary research with commercial application.

Parallel Events

Parallel Events Hall

In the Parallel Events Hall, companies, researchers, and other AI professionals will present real-world AI applications and methodologies across the industries listed below.

Pharma / Health
Fintech
Retail
Culture & Tourism
Maritime
Defence

Under the Auspices of

Communication Sponsors

Sponsorship Program

NAME SPONSOR | €15.000 + VAT.

The Sponsor is entitled to deliver two (2) presentations as part of the parallel activity “Satellite Presentations”, each lasting 15 minutes, to be held in a parallel session room. Each presentation may be attended by up to 50 guests invited by the Sponsor, who will have full access to the venue and the official conference program.
A representative of the Sponsor is entitled to a 10-minute speech.
The Sponsor is entitled to the participation of two (2) representatives in a conference panel.
Option to publish an internal interview with a senior executive in the HRIMA magazine, with republication on banks.com.gr.
Prominent visibility of the Sponsor in all promotional materials of the conference (e-newsletters, email updates, landing pages, post-event reports, etc.).
Right to an exhibition space measuring 4m x 3m (length x width) in the conference lobby.
Right to have forty (40) people present at the physical venue of the conference.
Right to sixty (60) invitations for online participation via the LiveOn platform.
The Sponsor’s logo (or a design including it) will appear in a prominent position on the visual materials of the main conference website and the LiveOn Events+. (Materials up to 40MB included.)
The Sponsor is entitled to a Premium 2D Digital Booth in the Sponsors Hall of the LiveOn Events+.
Up to ten (10) Sponsor representatives may be connected live during the conference at the Digital Booth for online interaction with attendees. The contact information of attendees (e-Business cards) requesting communication will be automatically shared with them.
The Sponsor may present a commercial spot (maximum duration: 20 seconds). The spot will be shown up to four (4) times in dedicated ad slots during the conference.
The Sponsor will be promoted through the Organizer’s social media (Facebook & LinkedIn) with four (4) “premium promotion” posts.
Right to include promotional material (up to 40MB) in the Promo Pack (digital conference bag).
Will receive a detailed post-event report of the conference.

GOLD SPONSOR | €12.000 + VAT.

The Sponsor is entitled to deliver one (1) presentation as part of the parallel activity “Satellite Presentations”, lasting 15 minutes, to be held in a parallel session room. The presentation may be attended by up to 50 guests invited by the Sponsor, who will have full access to the venue and the official conference program.
A representative of the Sponsor is entitled to a 10-minute speech.
The Sponsor is entitled to the participation of one (1) representative in a conference panel.
Option to publish an internal interview with a senior executive in the HRIMA magazine, with republication on banks.com.gr.
Prominent visibility of the Sponsor in all promotional materials of the conference (e-newsletters, email updates, landing pages, post-event reports, etc.).
Right to an exhibition space measuring 3m x 3m (length x width) in the conference lobby.
Right to have thirty-two (32) people present at the physical venue of the conference.
Right to fifty (50) invitations for online participation via the LiveOn platform.
The Sponsor’s logo (or a design including it) will appear in a prominent position on the visual materials of the main conference website and the LiveOn Events+.
The Sponsor is entitled to a Premium 2D Digital Booth in the Sponsors Hall of the LiveOn Events+ (materials up to 30MB included).
Up to eight (8) Sponsor representatives may be connected live during the conference at the Digital Booth for online interaction with attendees. The contact information of attendees (e-Business cards) requesting communication will be automatically shared with them.
The Sponsor may present a commercial spot (maximum duration: 20 seconds). The spot will be shown up to three (3) times in dedicated ad slots during the conference.
The Sponsor will be promoted through the Organizer’s social media (Facebook & LinkedIn) with three (3) “premium promotion” posts.
Right to include promotional material (up to 30MB) in the Promo Pack (digital conference bag).
Will receive a detailed post-event report of the conference.

SILVER SPONSOR | €9.000 + VAT.

One (1) presentation within the parallel action “SATELLITE PRESENTATIONS”, lasting 15 minutes, to be held in a parallel conference room. Up to 50 attendees invited by the Sponsor may attend, with full access to the conference venue and program.
The Sponsor is entitled to a 10-minute speech by a company executive or participation in a panel discussion during the conference.
Opportunity for a featured interview with a senior executive on the banks.com.gr portal.
The Sponsor will receive prominent visibility across all promotional materials of the conference (electronic newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, post-event reports, etc.).
Entitled to an exhibition space of 3m x 2m (length x width) in the conference lobby.
Entitled to the physical presence of twenty-four (24) company representatives at the conference venue.
Entitled to forty (40) online invitations for participation via the LiveOn digital platform.
The Sponsor’s logo (or a branded composition) will appear in a privileged position on the conference’s main website and across all visuals on the LiveOn Events+.
Entitled to a branded Premium 2D Digital Booth within the Sponsors Hall of the LiveOn Events+ (up to 20MB of content included).
Up to six (6) sponsor representatives may be connected live to the Digital Booth during the event, available for real-time interaction with attendees. Contact details (e-Business Card) of each representative will be automatically shared with visitors who request to connect.
Entitled to the display of a promotional video spot (maximum duration: 20 seconds), aired up to two (2) times during advertising slots at the conference.
The Sponsor will be promoted through the Organizer’s social media channels (Facebook and LinkedIn) with two (2) “featured promotion” posts.
Entitled to include promotional material in the Promo Pack (the conference’s digital gift bag) – up to 20MB in size.
Will receive a comprehensive post-conference report.

BRONZE SPONSOR | €6.000 + VAT.

One (1) presentation within the parallel action “SATELLITE PRESENTATIONS”, lasting 15 minutes, to be held in a parallel conference room. Up to 50 attendees invited by the Sponsor may attend, with full access to the conference venue and program.
The Sponsor is entitled to the participation of one (1) representative in a conference panel.
The Sponsor will be promoted in a prominent position across all promotional materials of the conference (e-newsletters, email updates, landing pages, post-event reports, etc.).
The Sponsor is entitled to an exhibition space measuring 2m x 2m (length x width) in the conference lobby.
The Sponsor is entitled to have sixteen (16) people present at the physical venue of the conference.
The Sponsor is entitled to thirty (30) invitations for online participation via the LiveOn platform, valid for both days of the event.
The Sponsor’s logo (or a design including it) will appear in a prominent position on the visual materials of the main conference website and the LiveOn Events+.
The Sponsor is entitled to an Advanced 2D Digital Booth in the Sponsors Hall of the LiveOn Events+ (materials up to 10MB included).
Up to four (4) Sponsor representatives may be connected live at the Digital Booth during the conference for online interaction with participants. The contact information (e-Business cards) of visitors requesting communication will be automatically shared with the Sponsor’s team.
The Sponsor may present a commercial spot (maximum duration: 20 seconds). The spot will be shown up to one (1) time in a dedicated ad slot during the conference.
The Sponsor will be promoted via the Organizer’s social media channels (Facebook and LinkedIn) with one (1) “premium promotion” post.
The Sponsor is entitled to include promotional material (up to 10MB) in the Promo Pack (the digital conference bag).
The Sponsor will receive a detailed post-event report of the conference.

PREMIUM CORPORATE PARTICIPATION | €3.000 + VAT.

The Sponsor will be featured across all promotional materials of the conference (e-newsletters, email updates, landing pages, post-event reports, etc.).
The Sponsor is entitled to an exhibition space measuring 2m x 2m (length x width) in the conference lobby.
The Sponsor is entitled to have eight (8) people present at the physical venue of the conference.
The Sponsor is entitled to twenty (20) invitations for online participation via the LiveOn platform.
The Sponsor’s logo (or a composition including it) will be displayed on the visual materials of the main conference website and the LiveOn Events+.
The Sponsor is entitled to a Standard 2D Digital Booth in the Sponsors Hall of the LiveOn Events+ (materials up to 8MB included).
The Sponsor may include promotional material (up to 8MB) in the Promo Pack (the digital conference bag).
The Sponsor will receive a detailed post-event report of the conference.

CORPORATE PARTICIPATION | €1.500 + VAT.

The sponsor will be featured in all promotional material of the conference (e-newsletters, email updates, landing pages, post-event reports, etc.).
Entitlement to display up to one (1) roll-up banner (maximum dimensions 0.85m x 2.00m) in the hotel lobby where the conference is held.
Entitled to the physical presence of four (4) persons at the conference venue.
Entitled to ten (10) invitations for attending the conference via the LiveOn digital platform.
The sponsor’s logo will be displayed on the conference visuals (main website, homepage of the Sponsors section, and presentation/speech pages).
Entitled to include promotional material in the Promo Pack (conference’s digital bag), up to 8MB.
Will receive an extensive post-event report of the conference.

ROUND TABLE OF EIGHT | €1.600 + VAT.

Participation in the conference proceedings.
Full access to LiveOn’s advanced digital features (networking, Promo Pack, video calls & chat).
Certificate of Attendance (to be issued electronically).
Online data exchange and direct interaction with speakers, delegates, and sponsor representatives through the conference Networking Hub.
Each participant will receive a comprehensive post-event report (including speaker presentations, videos, and photos).

INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION

€190 + VAT 24% – Hybrid Participation (on-site & online via the LiveOn Events+)
€90 + VAT 24% – Digital Participation (via the LiveOn Events+)
FREE ADMISSION FOR:
– Students
– AI Catalyst Members
– Researchers

Benefits per Individual Registration:

Access to all sessions of the conference.
Full utilization of the advanced digital features of the LiveOn Events+ (networking, Promo Pack, video calls & chats).
Certificate of attendance (to be sent electronically after the event).
Online exchange of contact information and direct interaction with speakers, participants, and sponsor representatives through the conference’s Networking Hub.
Each participant will receive the comprehensive post-event report (including speaker presentations, videos, and photos).