Category Artificial Intelligence

Come join us at Paddington Works for an exciting event where we delve into the world of FinTech and LegalTech. Discover how these innovative technologies are shaping the future and unlocking endless possibilities. Network with industry experts, gain valuable insights, and be part of the conversation driving change. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore the cutting-edge of finance and law!

Join us for an evening of insightful conversations with industry leaders, followed by a Q&A and a networking reception.

The event is open to HTN members. There will be a limited number of free tickets for non-members. You can also choose to register for the HTN annual membership by choosing the “New HTN Member” option, which includes complimentary access to this event and future HTN members-only events.

Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Venue: Paddington Works, 8 Hermitage St, London W2 1BE

Time: 6.30-9PM

Programme:

Panel 1: Future Directions in Fintech and Payment Solutions

This panel will discuss the latest developments and future directions in neobanking, financial technology and payment solutions.

Panellists:

• Camilla Baker, Head of Product, Cashplus Bank
• George Papadopoulos, Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Blockchain and Quantum Technology, JP Morgan and Chair, HTN AI Committee
• Maria Parpou, EVP, Mastercard Payment Gateway Services⁠
• Anna Zarotiadou, Private Equity Investor, Neuberger Berman

Moderator:

• Popy Parisianou, Chair, HTN FinTech Committee and Senior Finance Business Partner, London Stock Exchange

Panel 2: Innovations and Challenges in LegalTech

This panel will explore the latest innovations and challenges in legal technology and discuss how these advancements might reshape the landscape of legal services in the years to come.

Panellists:

• Nick Marcelli, Product Manager, Robin AI
• Savvas Skordellis, Legal Engineer, Deloitte Legal
• George Kratsas, Solicitor, BNY Mellon

Moderator:

• Ioanna Saranti, Chair, HTN LegalTech Committee and Senior Associate, DLA Piper

The Hellenic Centre in collaboration with the Hellenic Tech Network (HTN) invite you to “Think Future: Innovation in Everyday Life”, a day-long event on Saturday April 20, 2024, where you will explore new technologies and learn more about the ways they affect our lives.

Engage with outstanding innovators and learn how technology can shape our future. Watch live demonstrations of initiatives in EduTech, MedTech, BioTech, Digital Arts, Sustainability, Cybersecurity and Robotics.

Presentations and Q&As will be taking place throughout the day. To attend, please kindly register for a free ticket via the link below.

Event details:

• Date: Saturday, 20 April 2024
• Time: 11am-4pm
• Venue: The Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington St, London W1U 5AS
• Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/think-future-innovation-in-everyday-life-tickets-863037768197

Participants include:

• Aisthesis Medical | MedTech
• ape2o | Sustainability
• ARTES | Digital Art
• Breez | Sustainability
• Collaboration Laboratory | EduTech
• Cyber Autonomy | Cybersecurity / Electric Vehicles
• iCat Solutions – Transform MR | MedTech
• iotshield.ai | Internet of Things
• MammoCheck | BioTech
• Nelum | Digital Art
• Vevivo | Community Building

Guest:

UCL Robotics | Dr Dimitrios Kanoulas | Humanoids / Animatronics

In association with the Embassy of Greece in London, HTN is organising a panel discussion on the current landscape and key developments shaping the future of the Greek AI innovation ecosystem.

The discussion will focus on identifying opportunities and challenges, both from a founder’s and from an investor’s perspective, and will be followed by a networking reception.

To attend, please register via Eventbrite.

Event details:

• Date: Tuesday, 14 November 2023
• Time: 6.30pm-10.30pm
• Venue: The Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington St, London W1U 5AS

Agenda:

18:30: Registration

19:00 Welcome Remarks by Louis Loizou, Chairman, Hellenic Tech Network (HTN)

19:05: Welcome Remarks by His Excellency Mr. Yannis Tsaousis, Ambassador of Greece to the United Kingdom

19:10: ‘’The AI Revolution in the Greek innovation ecosystem I”

Panellists:

• Dora Trachana, Partner at Uni.Fund
• Michail Basios, CTO and Co-Founder at TurinTech AI
• Dirk Werner, Managing Director, Equity UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, EBRD
• Maritina Grelloni, Head of Portfolio & Innovation Programs, Endeavor Greece
• Omiros Sarikas, CEO, Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP

Q&A session

The panel will be moderated by Marina Antoniou, HTN Founding Member and FinTech graduate, The University of Oxford Said Business School

19:55: ‘‘The AI Revolution: practical capabilities and challenges’’ a fireside-chat between Dimitris Alexandridis (HTN ExCo member, Cambridge MEng, Software Engineer at VivaCity) and:

• Dimitrios Kanoulas, Associate Professor, UKRI FLF at UCL
• George Papadopoulos, Senior Machine Learning Researcher at JPMorgan Chase, Co, Imperial PhD candidate & HTN ExCo Member

20:15: ‘’The AI Revolution in the Greek innovation ecosystem II”

Panellists:

• Niki Trigoni, Professor at Oxford University, Founder at Navenio Ltd
• Stergios Anastasiadis, General Partner at Genesis Ventures
• Yorgos Mousmoulas, Partner at Metavallon VC
• George Hadjigeorgiou, Co-Founder at ZOE

Q&A session

The panel will be moderated by Tony Kypreos, Advisory Council Member & Venture Partner

21:00 – 22:30: Networking reception

The Hellenic Tech Network in partnership with the HBA-UK announces the speakers at the Christmas dinner on Saturday the 11th of December at the Edwardian townhouse at 4 Hamilton Place in Mayfair, London. This event will be held under the auspices of the Embassy of Greece in the United Kingdom.

• Opening Statement: Christos Dimas, Deputy Minister of Development and Investments in Research, Innovation & Technology
• Keynote Speech: The Future of Real-World Legged Robotics, Dr Dimitrios Kanoulas, UKRI Feature Leaders Fellow / Lecturer in Computer Science, UCL
• Fireside Chat: Michael Dritsas, Head of Cabinet Office, Deputy Ministry of Development and Investments in Research, Innovation & Technology :
• Guest Speech: Development of New Drugs in the COVID-19 Era, Dr Zoi Alexopoulou, Lecturer, University of Oxford / Clinical Director, MSD
• Guest Speech: Backing the Hellenic Diaspora in Angel Investing, Roderick Beer, Managing Director, UK Business Angels Association
• Guest Speech: Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services: Challenges and Opportunities, George Papadopoulos, Senior Machine Learning Researcher, Applied Research – CTO Office, JP Morgan
• Coordinator: Isaac Karipidis, Journalist, Athenian-Macedonian News Agency
• Welcoming Address: Louis Loizou, Co-founder and Chairman, Hellenic Tech Network

To reserve your tickets (dinner & after-party/ or after-party only), please follow this link.

• Event: HTN Christmas 2021
• Date: Saturday, 11 December 2021
• Venue: 4 Hamilton Place, W1J 7BQ
• Dress Code: Smart Business
• Time: 19.00 – 24.00
• 19.00-19.45: Reception
• 19.45-22.00: Dinner & Speeches
• 21.00-24.00: After-Party

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