Does an unpredictable future keep you up at night? The pandemic has shown all of us that we cannot be sure of anything.
With your responsibility for business and its continuity, you must make decisions regardless of the market situation.

Join us online on March 23rd @10.00am, to hear about the dynamics of today’s Greek economy; what recommended trends and solutions will minimize the impact of the pandemic on your business. The largest independent business associations like SEV (Hellenic Federation of Enterprises), ACCENTURE, HELLENIC INSTITUTE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE, together with leading companies from the enterprise market (AEGEAN, MYTILINEOS GROUP, EUROTEL, INTRASOFT International), will outline their challenges and how to proactively address those issues.

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Innovative Greeks throughout the world are joining forces.

The kick-off event of the SEV and Endeavor initiative for a global community of innovative Greeks will be held on 2-3 March 2021.

SEV Hellenic Federation of Enterprises and Endeavor Greece have taken the initiative to create an international community of innovative Greeks. The aim is to create an open community of knowledge dissemination and networking, where renowned Greek entrepreneurs, investors, and managers, share their experience, connections, and resources with fast growing Greek startups. The Greek startups will have the opportunity to discover opportunities, cooperate with leading companies, exchange know-how, explore new markets and grow.

The initiative kicks-off with the first international, digital, conference “Innovative Greeks”, on 2-3 March 2021 with the participation of leading Greek men and women of the Diaspora who are actively engaged in technology and innovation. Confirmed speakers at the conference include:

– Michael Kratsios, 4th Chief Technology Officer of the US, The White House
– Dr. George Damis Yancopoulos, co-Founder, President and Chief Scientist of Regeneron
– Dr. George A. Scangos, CEO Vir Biotechnology
– Dr. Nicholas Galakatos, Global Head of Blackstone Life Sciences (BXLS)
– Dr. Stelios Papadopoulos, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Biogen, Inc., Exelixis, Inc., and Regulus Therapeutics, Inc
– Niki Trigoni, Professor at University of Oxford, co-Founder & CTO, Navenio
– Dr. Christos Tryfonas, Founder & Chief Architect, Aisera
– Dr. Victoria Coleman,  22nd Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
– Evan Kotsovinos Senior Vice President and Global Head of Infrastructure for American Express
– Panayiotis Vitakis, Chief Customer Officer, Celonis
– Jim Gianopulos, Chairman & CEO, Paramount Pictures
– Dean Dakolias, Co-chief Investment Officer, Fortress Investment Group
– Nicky Goulimis, Co-Founder & COO, Nova Credit
– Christos Tryfonas, Founder & Chief Architect, Aisera
– Marios Stavropoulos, Founder & CEO, Softomotive (acquired by Microsoft)
– George Hadjigeorgiou, Co-Founder & CEO, Skroutz.gr
– Alex Chatzieleftheriou, Co-Founder & CEO, Blueground
– Thanos Papangelis, CEO, Epignosis
– Laurel Bowden, Partner, 83North
– Scott Friend, Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
– Nikitas Koutoupes, Managing Director, Insight Partners
– James Christopoulos, Managing Director, CVC Capital Partners
– Andreas Stavropoulos, Partner, Threshold Ventures

On the first day of the conference, the Prime Minister of Greece, Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and SEV’s Chairman, Mr. Dimitirs Papalexopoulos will discuss Innovation and Growth in the post-Covid world. The discussion will be coordinated by Mrs. Costantza Sbokou Constantakopoulou, co-Owner & CEO, Phāea Resorts / Senior Architect, TEMES SA, and Chairwoman of Endeavor Greece.
Messrs. Markos Veremis, President, Upstream & Partner, Big Pi Ventures (Co-Chair of SEV’s Innovation Committee), Konstantinos Kokkalis, Chairman of the Board, INTRASOFT International (Co-Chair of SEV’s Innovation Committee), Giannis Martinos, (Founder & CEO, The Signal Group), Spyros Magiatis (Founder & CTO, Workable and Panagiotis Karambinis, Managing Director, Endeavor Greece, will make opening addresses and coordinate the discussion panels.

The second day will include a presentation of research by diaNEOsis on Innovation, and discussions with institutional representatives such as Greece’s Minister for Digital Policy, Mr. Kyriakos Pierrakakis (in a fireside chat with Mr. Michael Kratsios, White House Office of Science & Technology Policy), Mr. Ioannis Tsakiris, Deputy-Minister for Development and Investments, Mr. Christos Dimas, Deputy Minister for Research and Technology, and Mr. Alexis Patelis, Chief Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister.

Why «Ιnnovative Greeks»?

SEV Chairman, Mr. Dimitris Papalexopoulos noted that “one of the main priorities of our times, is the strengthening of our collective ability to innovate and to make the necessary transition to an extroverted economy with high added value. Besides, this road leads to the creation of a better future for the young and talented Greeks in a time where knowledge has become a prime raw material for growth and collective, and personal, prosperity. With a very dynamic Innovation Committee, SEV promotes a series of initiatives such as “Innovation Ready” and Industrial PhDs that will foster cooperation between industry, startups, and the research community. We have also created SEV’s Digital Transformation Observatory and work to develop digital skills throughout the workforce. It is a great pleasure to kick-off the Innovative Greeks’ initiative, which we hope will becomes an open community of innovation, which will open new roads for the country and our younger generations.”

Mrs. Costanza Sbokou Contantakopoulou said that “it gives us great pleasure to cooperate with SEV in the Innovative Greeks initiative which aims to create even more growth opportunities for entrepreneurship in Greece. Endeavor, present in 40 countries and with 25 years of activity, supports entrepreneurs who innovate and scale up their businesses, and contribute to the transformation of entire economies. In Greece, since 2012, Endeavor consistently works to build and support the community of groundbreaking Greek entrepreneurs, who with their ideas, create the next success stories and positively impact the economy. Through a basic belief that, Greeks working together at home and abroad, can maximise their footprint on the Greek economy and accelerate its transformation and growth, at Endeavor we created a strong global network of entrepreneurs with innovative ideas, and work on multilayered programs which include everything from local, innovative businesses, to the powerful Greek diaspora community. Cooperation, and the joining of forces, are characteristics which are at the centre of Endeavour’s way of working everywhere”.

Join the Innovative Greeks’ Community.
Follow us on LinkedIn, here.
Complete your free registration to the Conference, here.
If you are a Greek living anywhere in the world and working in innovation, and you wish to contribute to the growth of the Greek innovation ecosystem, join the Innovative Greeks’ Community, here.
*In case you do not have a LinkedIn account, you may watch live on YouTube here.
** Simultaneous interpretation from Greek to English will be provided.

Early supporters of the initiative include:

• American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce

• The Hellenic Initiative

• Hellenic Innovation Network

• ARGO – Brussels Hellenic Network

• Greektech

• Consulate General of Greece in New York

• Consulate General of Greece in Boston

• Consulate General of Greece in San Francisco

• Global Shapers Athens Hub by World Economic Forum

SPONSORS

• Strategic Sponsors: INTRASOFT International, Pharmathen, SEV-IVEPE

• Sponsors: Damma Holdings S.A., TITAN Group

• Supporters: ABB SA, Bosch Hellas, DIS | Dynamic Integrated Solutions S.A., PwC Greece, Upstream

• Media Sponsor: Athens News Agency – Macedonian Press Agency

SEV hosts a Digital Workshop on «Digital Supply Chains», on Thursday 25 February 2021, at 16:30.
The 4th industrial revolution and the challenges of Covid-19 impose the transformation of the traditional supply chains into dynamic and flexible models, where all parts of the network communicate and exchange information in real-time. The enterprises that use digital supply networks benefit from 25% inventory reduction, 25% cost reduction of outbound logistics, 44% efficiency improvement of transportation means and assets.

Mr. Andy Hancock, Global VP, SAP will discuss the benefits of digital supply procedures offer, while Mr. Richard Bradley, Director, Deloitte Switzerland will present the modern digital technologies in logistics. Experts from Netherlands, Finland and Greece will present successful use cases of digitalized supply chains in enterprises and 3PL companies.

See below the detailed program of the workshop.

You can fill in the participation form here. You will receive the workshop link upon submission of the form.

For further information, you may contact the Division of Industry, Development, Networks & Regional Policy of SEV: Mrs. Eleonora Stamati | Τ: 211 500 6165 | E: industrial@sev.org.gr

Next digital event: Digital customer experience, Monday 5 April.

Are you developing or interested in applying solutions, products or processes that make the manufacturing industry greener and more sustainable? Are you working on ICT solutions or would like to digitalise your manufacturing process? Are you interested in a collaborating with companies or research centers in Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein to jointly implement a project idea?

Innovation Norway is organizing a digital Matchmaking event focused on Green Industry Innovation and ICT. This event will inform about specific funding opportunities under the EEA and Norway Grants and is a platform to match potential companies that would like to cooperate on a project.
• When? Webinar: 12.00-13.00 on 15 December 2020
• Where? Online – link will be provided.
The event will have a webinar session, where speakers will discuss relevant topics, followed by an online matchmaking session where interested parties can book 1-on-1 meetings online to discuss potential areas of collaboration.

Main target groups
Companies eligible for and aiming at applying for the Open Call in Greece under the EEA and Norway Grants (Greece Business Innovation). For more information about the Programme and the Open Call, please visit www.innovasjonnorge.no/Greeceinnovation

Relevant topics and business areas of the event
• More efficient production and industry
• Innovative use of ICT or digitalisation that improves products or processes in the industrial sector
• Reduced material and/or resource inputs
• Extending the lifetime of products
• Waste minimisation, recycling or resuse
• Biodegradable materials such as plastics
• Circular economy

You can read more on the event and register in the link below: https://green-industry-innovation-ict.b2match.io/

Economic and social digital evolution has produced new facts in international trade. The digital presence of a company is now a key issue of its communication with consumers, customers, suppliers and the public. At the same time, the imposition of restrictive measures to respond to the current coronavirus crisis has led to a large increase in e-commerce, highlighting the need to support businesses in their efforts to provide the fullest possible information to digital consumers.

SEV organizes a digital workshop entitled “Digital Marketing and E-Commerce in Exports: From theory to practice”, on Wednesday 18 November 2020 from 16:00 to 17:30.

The workshop is designed to give a practical approach to Digital Marketing and E-Commerce issues and help Greek companies meet the needs of digital international trade and develop the relevant appropriate skills and knowledge. The seminar is addressed to business executives of all sectors.

You can see the agenda here. Please fill in the participation form here, until Monday 16th of November 2020. You will receive the online monitoring link of the seminar after your registration.

For more information you may contact: Industry, Growth, Infrastructure and Regional Policy (Ms. Vicky Makrigianni, T: 211 5006 121, E: ir@sev.org.gr) and Business Environment and Regulatory Affairs (Ms. Athena Vounatsou, T: 211 5006 109, E: eper@sev.org.gr).

KAS Greece and Cyprus, in collaboration with SEV Hellenic Federation of Enterprises and the Federation of German Industries (BDI), is organizing an e-discussion on resparking the economy. Find us on our YouTube Channel on Thursday 25 July at 17.30 and watch a discussion between Dieter Kempf, President of the Federation of German Industries (BDI), Dimitrios Papalexopoulos, Chairman of SEV and Michael Tsamaz, Chairman & CEO of OTE Group, on how industries and governments can re-spark their economy in the post-Covid era.

The 2019 SEV Industrial Conference “Industry 4.0: A growth opportunity Greece should not miss”, is held at a time of radical industrial transformation brought about by digital technology.
New technologies, business models, and entrepreneurial norms are adopted across Europe as part of broader digital strategies. As far as Greek industry is concerned, the stakes of this transition process are high, and so are the obstacles along the way.

The Conference will emphasize the need to mobilize all available resources (government, private sector, academia, R&D community) towards a common objective: enhancing competitiveness of Greek industry and manufacturing, by integrating technological and digital advancements into production processes.

The Conference aims at highlighting digital transformation as a prerequisite for improving competitiveness, employment and social welfare. Businesses must invest in technology, but technology alone is not enough: it is inextricably linked to new visions, new commitments, new business structures and operational processes, and new skills.

Will Greece be a laggard? Moving forward requires a long-term national digital transformation strategy, formulated through direct cooperation between the public and private realms.

30 high profile speakers will address the conference. During its 5 sessions, discussions will focus on Industry 4.0 technologies, pathways to digital transformation, challenges and opportunities for Greek industry and manufacturing, partnerships in global values chains, innovation ecosystems, and financing instruments.

Drawing from European best practices and international expertise, SEV will also present a comprehensive national program for Industry 4.0, and an appropriate public-private cooperation model for its effective implementation.

Register to attend here