Local Governance Meets AI | Christos Porios (Founder, OpenCouncil & Schema Labs)

Building Secure Tech | Dr. Dimitris Alexandrou, Co-Founder & Business Innovation Director, UBITECH

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 Grab your tickets today: https://www.genaisummitseeurope.com/ Follow UBITECH: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ubitech/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ubitech/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ubitech9245 [https://www.youtube.com/@ubitech9245] Instagram h:ttps://www.instagram.com/ubitech_limited/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/ubitech_limited/?hl=en] 🔗 Where to find Dimitris Alexandrou https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitris-alexandrou-ab828a1/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitris-alexandrou-ab828a1/] 🔗 Where to find Yiorgos  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoletakis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoletakis] Stay connected with GenAI Summit: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/genai-summit/ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/genai-summit/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genaisummit/ [https://www.instagram.com/genaisummit/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@genai_summit [https://www.tiktok.com/@genai_summit] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genaisummitseeurope/?locale=el_GR [https://www.facebook.com/genaisummitseeurope/?locale=el_GR] Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@GenAISummit [https://www.youtube.com/@GenAISummit] Production: HÄST https://www.hast.gr [https://www.hast.gr/]

The New Standard for Validated Insights | George Tsarouchas, Founder & CEO, Dialectica

🎟 Super Early Bird Tickets for GenAI Summit 👉 Only 100 Available [https://www.more.com/gr-en/tickets/conference/genai-summit-4/⁠]— 50% Off Until August 31 Don’t miss out — grab yours today! 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 LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gtsarouchas/] 🔗 Where to find Yiorgos LinkedIn [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoletakis] Stay connected with GenAI Summit: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/genaisummit/⁠] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@genai_summit⁠] Production: HÄST [https://www.hast.gr/] #TheGenAISummitPodcast #GenAISummit #Dialectica #GreekTech #GenerativeAI #NonDigitizedKnowledge #KnowledgeEconomy #FutureOfWork #AIInBusiness #LLMIntegration #ExpertInsights #AITransformation #DecisionIntelligence

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 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 [https://www.more.com/gr-en/tickets/conference/genai-summit-4/ ]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 [https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1273899/greece-renames-digital-governance-ministry-to-include-ai/# ] 🔗Where to find Minister Papastergiou Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpapastergiou/ ]Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dpapastergiou/?hl=en ] 🔗Where to find Yiorgos Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoletakis ] Stay connected with GenAI Summit: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/genaisummit/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@genai_summit] Production: HÄST [https://www.hast.gr/]

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 [https://opencouncil.gr/] OpenCouncil LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/opencouncil/linkedin.com/company/opencouncil [http://linkedin.com/company/opencouncil] OpenCouncil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opencouncil_gr/ GitHub: github.com/schemalabz/opencouncil [https://github.com/schemalabz/opencouncil] Schema Labs Substack: schemalabs.substack.com [https://schemalabs.substack.com/] Latest article: https://schemalabs.substack.com/p/opensource [https://schemalabs.substack.com/p/opensource ] 🔗Where to find Christos  LinkedIn: https://gr.linkedin.com/in/christos-porios [https://gr.linkedin.com/in/christos-porios-91297690]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christos.porios/ X: https://x.com/christosporios 🔗Where to find Andreas  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kouloumos/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kouloumos/] 🔗Where to find Yiorgos  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoletakis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoletakis]  Stay connected with GenAI Summit: Instagram: @GenAISummit [https://www.instagram.com/genaisummit/] TikTok: @GenAISummit [https://www.tiktok.com/@genai_summit] Production: HÄST [ https://hast.gr/]

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 Automation [https://menlovc.com/perspective/ai-agents-a-new-architecture-for-enterprise-automation/] Agents Companion [https://www.kaggle.com/whitepaper-agent-companion] Behind the product: NotebookLM | Raiza Martin [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOyFpSW1Vls] 🔗Where to find Sokratis LinkedIn: Dr. Sokratis Kartakis  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sokratis-kartakis/ ⁠ ] 🔗Where to find Yiorgos Linkedin: Yiorgos Nikoletakis [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoletakis ] Stay connected with GenAI Summit Instagram: GenAISummit [www.instagram.com/genaisummit/ ⁠] TikTok: GenAISummit [https://www.tiktok.com/] Production: HÄST [https://hast.gr/]