The GenAI Summit Podcast

What does it actually take to move from isolated AI pilots to enterprise-wide transformation? In this episode, Accenture's Ioanna Chini, Associate Director for Financial Services at Accenture Greece, sits down with Harry Margaritis, Group Chief Operating Officer of Piraeus Bank, to unpack the story behind one of the most significant AI partnerships in Greek banking: the launch of a dedicated AI Hub, built together with Accenture and powered by Anthropic.
Key topics include:
The move from individual AI deployments to a unified, enterprise-level AI Hub

Why 8 out of 10 Piraeus AI pilots made it to production, and what that says about the bank's approach

How agentic AI is reshaping banking processes, from onboarding to compliance to risk management

Why Anthropic, and what responsible AI architecture looks like in a highly regulated environment

We also go deep on the people side of transformation:
Why the AI Hub is a joint initiative between the COO and the Head of HR, and what that signals

What Ms. Chini actually sees when AI enters teams: not fatigue, but enthusiasm, and where the resistance really hides

How blended business-technical teams are becoming the new operating model

What curiosity looks like as a hiring criterion, and why it matters more than ever

Harry Margaritis shares Piraeus' north star: becoming a fully AI native bank by 2030, and what that means in practice, milestone by milestone. Ioanna Chini reframes what success looks like for Accenture in this partnership: not delivering a system, but building a talent pool that is truly integrated into the organization.
Finally, we reflect on the bigger picture:
Why "AI everywhere" is a vision, not a strategy, and how to close the gap

What will always remain human, no matter how far agents advance

Whether the Greek banking sector can leapfrog, and why the window is now

This episode is for anyone building or navigating AI transformation inside a large organization, whether you are in banking, enterprise technology, or simply trying to understand what it takes to move from pilot purgatory to real, structural change.
Learn more about Enterprise AI, the GenAI Adoption playbook in Financial Services, Transformation Management for AI at Scale, in the upcoming 5th GenAI Summit, which will take place in November 16, at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Dimitris Alexandrou, Co-Founder and Business Innovation Director of UBITECH—proud Diamond Sponsor of the 4th GenAI Summit—to explore how the company is shaping the future of AI-driven innovation and product development.
We dive deep into the company’s journey from project-based work to creating real AI products, including their first major initiative, GAIA. Dimitris shares how UBITECH leverages its teams in digital trust & security and AI & machine learning to deliver innovative solutions that give the company a competitive edge.
Key topics include:
The shift from projects to product-focused AI initiatives

How UBITECH integrates AI into workflows to enhance efficiency and standardization

The role of innovation culture and internal collaboration in scaling solutions

The challenges and opportunities of developing AI products in a fast-growing global company

We also discuss the evolving talent landscape:
Why a growth mindset and adaptability are critical for the future of work

UBITECH’s approach to learning, experimentation, and safe-to-fail environments

How employees are empowered to adopt new technologies and drive impact

Dimitris shares his vision for UBITECH over the next five years: growing organically, continuing to innovate, and positioning AI as the next big driver of value—beyond just technology, but as a core part of the company’s DNA.

Finally, we reflect on the broader implications of AI:
How companies and investors will need to consume and interpret ever-growing volumes of data

Why human expertise and critical thinking remain central in an AI-driven world

The potential for AI to create one of the most disruptive waves of innovation yet

This episode is for anyone interested in AI product development, scaling tech-driven businesses, talent growth, and the future of work in an AI-driven world.

Don’t miss the 4th GenAI Summit, happening this Monday, 24 November, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, where Dr. Dimitris Alexandrou will be in discussion with Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance of Greece, on:
“Assistive Intelligence in the legislative drafting process: Enhancing human expertise with AI (EN)” 🕓 16:45 – 17:15 | Stavros Niarchos Hall
And don’t miss UBITECH’s hands-on demo: UBITECH Demo (EN) by Kostas Karolemeas, Architect & Tech Lead, GAIA Platform @ UBITECH 🕓 14:40 – 15:00 | Stavros Niarchos Hall

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🔗 Where to find Dimitris Alexandrou
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In this episode, we sit down with George Tsarouchas, Founder & CEO of Dialectica—one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe—to explore how the company is redefining access to human expertise in an age of generative AI.
We dive deep into the core problem Dialectica solves: unlocking and digitizing the vast pool of non-digitized human knowledge that lives in the minds of experts around the world. Giorgos shares how Dialectica connects investors, corporates, and consultants with verified insights that don't exist online—and how that mission becomes even more relevant in an era of AI-generated content.
Key topics include:
Why non-digitized knowledge is the next frontier for decision-making

How Dialectica ensures trust and validity in a world flooded with information

Use of AI and LLMs inside Dialectica’s workflows: from research to operations

The challenges and opportunities of building knowledge graphs for global expertise

We also discuss the evolving talent landscape:
Why the future belongs to people with a growth mindset and adaptability

Dialectica’s internal learning culture and safe-to-fail environment

How young professionals can build careers in the age of AI automation

Mr. Tsarouchas shares his vision for Dialectica: not just scaling revenue or headcount, but becoming the most professional and client-obsessed company in the knowledge services space—one that enables better decisions through better insights.
Finally, we reflect on the broader implications of AI:
Why critical thinking and information quality matter more than ever

The parallels between Dialectica’s mission and youth mentorship

Why the upcoming AI wave might be the most disruptive of all

This episode is for anyone interested in:
AI and knowledge work

Building and scaling insight-driven businesses

Talent development in the AI era

Verified human expertise in decision-making

The future of work and education

🔗 Where to find George Tsarouchas
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In this episode, we are honored to sit down with Dimitris Papastergiou, Greece’s Minister of Digital Governance, for an in-depth and candid discussion about how the Greek government is embracing technology not just to modernize public services, but to actively shape the country’s digital future.

We explore how the Ministry experiments with cutting-edge tools such as AI-powered digital assistants and document analyzers, piloting these innovations before making them available to the public. Minister Papastergiou shares how the Ministry stays agile, adapting its strategies in response to urgent societal challenges.Key topics include Greece’s national AI infrastructure plans:
- The Daedalus supercomputer currently under construction
- A proposed second AI factory focused on energy and agriculture- Free access to these resources for startups and small businesses
- Building an AI innovation ecosystem around these hubsWe also delve into talent development strategies:- Encouraging the return of Greek researchers and entrepreneurs from abroad
- Necessary changes in the local ecosystem to foster homegrown innovation
- Promoting entrepreneurial thinking within government itself

A significant portion of the conversation centers on open, anonymized data—particularly in health, housing, and public policy. The Minister discusses Greece’s adaptation to the EU’s Data Governance Act, the creation of new institutional frameworks such as a national data secretariat, and efforts to open data across ministries while ensuring GDPR compliance.

Finally, Minister Papastergiou offers an exclusive preview of the upcoming GenAI Summit on November 24, where Greece’s full AI ecosystem strategy will be unveiled.Super Early Bird tickets are now available for the upcoming GenAI Summit!This episode is for anyone interested in:
- Government innovation
- AI infrastructure and policy
- Open data and regulatory frameworks
- Digital transformation in smaller countries
- Public-private collaboration in technology

📚Resources & Reads
Digital Governance Ministry renamed to include AI

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In the 6th episode of the GenAI Summit Podcast, we sit down with Christos Porios, founder of OpenCouncil and Schema Labs, and a core member of our organizing team. With experience at Google, Palantir, and a background in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, Christos describes himself as a "public technologist", working at the intersection of AI, civic tech, and local governance.
OpenCouncil is an AI-powered platform that transforms complex municipal council meetings into digestible, engaging content, from podcasts and TikToks to personalized WhatsApp updates about decisions impacting your street. By meeting people where they are–on their phones–OpenCouncil makes local governance accessible, understandable, and genuinely engaging.

📚Resources & Reads OpenCouncil website: https://opencouncil.gr
OpenCouncil LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/opencouncil
OpenCouncil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opencouncil_gr/
GitHub: github.com/schemalabz/opencouncil
Schema Labs Substack: schemalabs.substack.com
Latest article: https://schemalabs.substack.com/p/opensource

🔗Where to find Christos 
LinkedIn: https://gr.linkedin.com/in/christos-porios 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christos.porios/
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🔗Where to find Andreas 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kouloumos/

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