Minister of Labour and Social Security , Hellenic Republic
About the Event
The AI & Democracy Forum comes to Athens, the city where democracy was born. More than two millennia ago, this was the place where the radical idea emerged that citizens should have a voice in how they are governed.
Today, as artificial intelligence reshapes institutions, public discourse, and power itself, the Forum arrives in Athens to reflect on whether—and how—democratic values can endure and evolve in the age of intelligent systems.
Building on the AI & Democracy dialogue launched in London, the Athens Forum brings together leaders from technology, public policy, academia, media, and civil society to explore how AI is transforming democratic governance, public trust, and civic participation—grounded in history, yet firmly focused on the future.
Speakers & Moderator
Our panel comprised distinguished professionals whose work spans the breadth of London's cultural landscape, each bringing unique perspectives shaped by years of leadership and innovation.Google Maps & Panathenea Co-Founder
Co-Founder and Chief Cryptographer , Mysten Labs
Kostas Chalkias, Chief Cryptographer and Co-Founder of Mysten Labs, leads cryptography innovation, research, and development of new product features. Prior to Mysten Labs, Kostas was the Lead Cryptographer in many big tech companies including Meta and R3. Founder of the largest Big Data Meetup group in Athens, Greece, with a healthy and growing community of 2000+ members. Received a Best Paper award for 3 times, filed 8 US patents, ranked 1st in Computer Science MSc studies, received one of the most appreciated national scholarship programs (4 years in a row) and ranked on the Top3 in National IT Innovation Contests twice.
Founder & CEO , Pathbuddy
Louis Loizou is the Founder & CEO of Pathbuddy, a technology company focused on personalised digital experiences, and the Founder & Chairman of the Hellenic Tech Network (HTN), a global community connecting Hellenic tech professionals and founders to foster collaboration and innovation across the global tech ecosystem. He is also a seasoned strategic advisor and entrepreneur with extensive experience in finance, consulting and technology.
Member of the UNEP IETC Advisory Board, Member of the NTUA Administrative Board, CEO D-Waste
Founder & CEO, MA ICT in Education , The Greek Online School
Stella Bompotsiari is the Founder & CEO of The Greek Online School, leading innovation in Greek language education through the use of live gamification, interactive technologies, and computer-assisted language learning tools including AI. She leads a team of over 60 educators to transform how Greek is taught globally, combining pedagogy and technology to create meaningful, modern learning experiences for students around the world.
Program Manager , Google DeepMind
As a Program Manager at Google DeepMind, Tetiana leads operational and people-focused initiatives that shape how we build and scale AI responsibly. With nearly a decade in big tech, she works at the intersection of innovation, creativity, and human impact. She is passionate about how AI is shaping the future of work - and how we can make it more accessible, ethical, and meaningful in fields like education, healthcare and social impact.
Programme Structure
1
6:00-6:30pm
Guest Arrival & Registration
2
6:30-8:30
Panel Discussion
3
9:00-10:00
Networking Session
Organized by
Sponsored by
