Leading Greece Toward an AI-Powered Future | Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance
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 itselfA 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🔗Where to find Minister PapastergiouLinkedinInstagram🔗Where to find Yiorgos LinkedinStay connected with GenAI Summit:InstagramTikTokProduction: HÄST
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Local Governance Meets AI | Christos Porios (Founder, OpenCouncil & Schema Labs)
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/opencouncilOpenCouncil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opencouncil_gr/ GitHub: github.com/schemalabz/opencouncilSchema Labs Substack: schemalabs.substack.comLatest 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/ X: https://x.com/christosporios 🔗Where to find Andreas https://www.linkedin.com/in/kouloumos/ 🔗Where to find Yiorgos https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoletakis Stay connected with GenAI Summit:Instagram: @GenAISummitTikTok: @GenAISummitProduction: HÄST
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Insights into Agentic AI | Dr. Sokratis Kartakis (Generative AI Global Blackbelt, Google)
In the 5th episode of the GenAI Summit Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Sokratis Kartakis, a pioneering voice in the world of Artificial Intelligence and a driving force behind agentic AI. As a Generative AI Global Blackbelt at Google Cloud, Sokratis works with enterprises across EMEA and APAC to deliver scalable, production-ready GenAI solutions that are transforming industries.We explore into the agentic era of GenAI, explore real-world applications, and hear firsthand insights on how businesses can thrive in the age of intelligent systems.📚 Mentioned in the episode:AI Agents: A New Architecture for Enterprise AutomationAgents CompanionBehind the product: NotebookLM | Raiza Martin🔗Where to find SokratisLinkedIn: Dr. Sokratis Kartakis 🔗Where to find YiorgosLinkedin: Yiorgos Nikoletakis Stay connected with GenAI SummitInstagram: GenAISummitTikTok: GenAISummit Production: HÄST
In this episode of The GenAI Summit Podcast, we sit down with Antreas Athanassopoulos, CEO of Olympia Group, a modern, international investment group with a legacy of entrepreneurship and innovation spanning over 40 years.With more than two decades of leadership experience in banking and retail, Mr. Athanassopoulos has built a reputation for transforming organizations at scale. Now, at the helm of Olympia Group, he is driving AI-led change across a diverse ecosystem of businesses, from retail and energy storage to software and startups.We explore how enterprise AI adoption depends on empowering internal individual champions, encouraging curiosity, and creating space for experimentation. Mr. Athanassopoulos shares Olympia Group’s approach to GenAI integration, where each company adopts AI based on its own strategy while benefiting from shared best practices.📚 Mentioned in the episode: Detecting the Secret Cyborgs: The AI Trap for Organizations by Ethan Mollick🔗Where to find AntreasLinkedIn: Antreas Athanassopoulos 🔗Where to find YiorgosLinkedin: Yiorgos NikoletakisStay connected with GenAI Summit:Instagram: @GenAISummitTikTok: @GenAISummitProduction: HÄST
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Reimagining Customer Support with AI | Alex Marantelos (Co-Founder & CEO, Intryc)
In this episode of The GenAI Summit Podcast, we sit down with Alex Marantelos, Co-Founder & CEO of Intryc (YC S24), a company using AI to automate Quality Assurance in customer support.We talk about how Intryc is building practical AI tools that help support teams review conversations faster and more accurately, why QA is a powerful wedge into support ops, and what it takes to build in a space where automation meets human interaction.Alex also shares the story behind Intryc’s $3.1M seed round, the dream team driving the company forward, and what’s next as they scale out of San Francisco. 🎙️Timestamps:(01:15) Introduction to Intryc: AI for Customer Support QA (00:00) Introduction to Intryc: AI for Customer Support QA(03:42) Identifying the Ideal Intryc User (04:56) Key Use Cases and Benefits of Intryc (07:00) Intryc’'s Vision: Shaping the Future of QA(11:37) The Genesis of Intryc: Founding Story and Team Experience(15:27) Building Trust: Early Customer Engagement and Contracts (19:13) Evolving Product Strategy: Prioritization and Customer Feedback (21:33) The Impact of GenAI on Product Building and Sales (23:30) Internal Toolkit: AI and Productivity Tools at Intryc (29:38) Core Advice for Generative AI Builders 🔗 Where to find AlexLinkedIn: Alex Marantelos🔗 Where to find YiorgosLinkedIn: Yiorgos NikoletakisStay connected with GenAI Summit:Instagram: @GenAISummitTikTok: @GenAISummitProduction: HÄST
The GenAI Summit Podcast is the official podcast of the GenAI Summit, the largest conference focused on Generative AI in Europe & the Middle East. This podcast features the brightest minds shaping the future of Generative AI, including industry leaders, researchers, and innovators.
We explore breakthrough technologies, real-world applications, GenAI adoption in industries, and the challenges shaping the landscape. Tune in for expert insights, first-hand experiences, and practical advice for professionals, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers.
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