AI Day by Ethikon Institute is a conference dedicated to exploring the ethical dimensions of Artificial Intelligence, organized by the Ethikon Institute, a non-profit organization committed to promoting responsible AI development. The event is scheduled for May 8, 2025, at the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation in Piraeus, Greece, and aims to bring together thought leaders, researchers, and professionals from the fields of law, education, and technology to discuss the implications of AI on society.
The conference will cover key topics such as AI and Law, AI, Ethics & Education, and AI & Technology. Sessions include keynote speeches and panel discussions featuring experts like Siyanna Lilova, Co-Founder & CEO of CuratedAI, and Konstantinos Doukas, President & CEO of Doukas Schools. Discussions will address the intersection of AI with legal frameworks, ethical considerations in education, and technological advancements in the AI sector.
Attendees will have opportunities for networking during the closing reception, fostering connections among professionals interested in the ethical development of AI. The event is supported by sponsors including the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation, Code Hub, Dell, and media partners like Kathimerini and SKAI.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, educators, technologists, and policymakers who are interested in understanding and shaping the ethical landscape of AI. Participants will gain insights into current challenges and developments in AI ethics, as well as practical knowledge applicable to their respective fields.
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Speakers(25)
Antonis Aliadis
Data & AI Technical Sales Specialist at IBM
Specializing in AI solutions and technical sales strategies.
Apostolos Spanos
Vice President at Ethikon Institute
Lawyer with MSc in Criminal Law and European Law, contributing to AI ethics discussions.
Christos Michas
Data & AI FSS Sales Leader at IBM
Leading data and AI sales strategies in the financial services sector.
Dr. Asimina Mertzani
AI Research Engineer at Inlecom
Visiting Fellow at Imperial College London, specializing in AI research.
Elsa Papadopoulou
Legal Counsel
AI Safety & Ethics expert, Ph.D. candidate at BioHEL Lab, Ionian University.
Emanuele Mezzi
Ph.D. candidate at VU Amsterdam
AI Lead Researcher at Ethikon Institute, focusing on AI applied to security.
Georgios Vouros
Professor at University of Piraeus
Director of InterInst. MSc on AI and Head of AI Lab, focusing on digital systems.
Giannis Anastasopoulos
Industry Sector Lead for Education (Greece, Cyprus & Malta) at Microsoft
Leading educational sector strategies and partnerships in the region.
Julie Simou
Chief Data Officer at Ethniki Insurance
Leading data strategy and management in the insurance sector.
Konstantinos Doukas
President & CEO at Doukas Schools
Overseeing educational initiatives and integrating AI into learning environments.
Konstantinos Mazarakis-Ainian
General Director at Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation
Vice Admiral (Ret.) HN and Honorary Chief of Fleet, overseeing foundation activities.
Konstantinos P. Sachlas
Fundraising Manager at Ethikon Institute
Lawyer with an LLM, coordinating fundraising efforts for AI ethics initiatives.
Konstantinos Vourlioumis
Head of Consulting Services at Code.Hub
Overseeing consulting services and technological solutions.
Kostas Argyropoulos
General Legal Counsel at Space Hellas Group
Providing legal guidance in technology and telecommunications sectors.
Kriton Papastergiou
Co-Founder & CEO at casepal
Leading case management solutions with a focus on legal technology.
Maria Voukelatou
Partner at Voukelatos & Partners Law Firm
LLM in Law & Technology, serving as Executive Director at Ethikon Institute.
Marios Fakiolas
Director of AI Strategy and Implementation at Omilia
Tech entrepreneur specializing in AI strategy and implementation.
Michalis P. Manis
Head of AI & Business Intelligence at HarborLab
Technical Director at Ethikon Institute, with previous experience at IBM.
Nikolaos Vadivoulis
Head of Public Policy at Ethikon Institute
Lawyer with an LL.M. from NYU, focusing on AI policy and ethics.
Rodayna Hmede
Postdoc Engineer – Researcher in AI and Neutronic Physics at ASNR
Research Director at Ethikon Institute, focusing on AI and physics integration.
Siyanna Lilova
Co-Founder & CEO at CuratedAI
Techstars '24 alumna, leading AI curation and ethical AI development.
Stamatios Gatirdakis
President at Ethikon Institute
LLM in Law & Finance, leading the Ethikon Institute's initiatives in ethical AI.
Stergios Konstantinou
Head at Stergios Konstantinou & Partners - SGKLegal
Advanced LLM in IP & ICT Law, Co-Chair at IAPP's Hellenic KnowledgeNet Chapter.
Vasiliki Pechlivani
AI Instructor and Capacity Builder at 100mentors
Educating and building capacity in AI applications and ethics.
Vassileios Velkos
Co-CEO & Co-Founder at Code.Hub
Driving technological innovation and software development initiatives.
Event Details
- Date
- May 20, 2025
- Location
- 🇬🇷 Athens, Greece
- Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation
- Audience
- Legal professionals, educators, technologists, policymakers