TEDxEllinogermaniki Agogi Youth

Speakers

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• Alexis Patelis

  Former Chief Economic Advisor to Greece Prime Minister & Author

  Alexis Patelis is an economist and author of The Great Return. Serving as Chief Economic Adviser to the Greek government from 2019 to 2024 and holding a PhD from Princeton University, he bridges public policy, global markets, and long-term economic strategy in a rapidly evolving world.

• Andreas Sotirchos

  Student

  A top-ranked honors student at Ellinogermaniki Agogi, he combines excellence in mathematics and physics with active involvement in research, scientific conferences, and national competitions. His work spans quantum biophysics, interdisciplinary science, and applied STEM innovation, reflecting a deep commitment to curiosity-driven learning and collaborative discovery.

• Fragiski Melissa

  Head of HR, Alpha Bank

  Fragkiski Melissa studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Columbia University, and The New School. With international experience at Vodafone and Colgate-Palmolive, she now serves as General Manager and CHRO of Alpha Bank, leading large-scale strategic transformation in human capital and organizational development.

• Georgios Doukidis

  Professor, Athens University of Economics and Business & Vice President National Council for Research Technology and Innovation

  Georgios Doukidis is Professor of Electronic Business at the Athens University of Economics and Business and founder of ELTRUN, one of Europe’s leading e-business research laboratories. With a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the London School of Economics and extensive international academic experience, he bridges innovation, technology, and education in shaping forward-thinking institutions.

• Georgios Neofotistos

  Professor, University of Crete & Guest Lecturer, Harvard University

  Giorgos Neofotistos teaches Applied Mathematics at Harvard University and Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Crete. With academic roots in Physics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and research experience in the United States, his work focuses on complex systems analyzed through classical and quantum machine learning algorithms

• Nasos Gavelas

  Paralympic Gold Medalist

  Nasos Gavelas is a Greek sprinter in the T11 category (athletes with severe visual impairment) and a two-time Paralympic gold medalist. He has won gold at the Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024), the World Championships, and the European Championships, and holds the world record in the 100m and 60m. A Psychology graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, he is completing a Master’s degree in the Organization and Management of Sports Activities for People with Disabilities.

• Panagiotis Demestichas

  Professor, University of Pireaus

  Panagiotis Demestichas is Professor at the University of Piraeus, School of Information and Communication Technologies, Department of Digital Systems, and Chairman & CEO of WINGS ICT Solutions and its subsidiaries Ditto GR and Incelligent. His work focuses on developing advanced systems leveraging IoT, 5G, AI, and augmented reality for environmental monitoring, utilities and infrastructure, industry and production, logistics, healthcare, and public safety. He holds a Diploma and PhD in Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, is a patent holder and prolific researcher, and a member of ACM and Senior Member of IEEE.

• Pavlos Marinakis

  Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister & Government Spokesperson

  Pavlos Marinakis was born in 1988 in Patras. He graduated from the Law School of Democritus University of Thrace and practiced Criminal Law for over a decade. Following the general election of June 25, 2023, he was appointed Spokesperson of the Hellenic Government, and in January 2024 he assumed the role of Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister, responsible for Media and Communication.

• Sofia Zacharaki

  Minister of Education, Religious Afairs & Sports

  Sofia Zacharaki was appointed Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports in March 2025. She has previously served as Minister of Social Cohesion and Family, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Deputy Minister of Education, and Government Spokesperson. A graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with postgraduate studies in Comparative Education and European Educational Administration, she has also specialized in English language teaching at the University of London. She has worked as an educator in both public and private schools and speaks English, Spanish, and French.

• Sofoklis Sotiriou

  Head of Research and Development Department, Ellinogermaniki Agogi

  Sofoklis Sotiriou leads the Research and Development department at Ellinogermaniki Agogi and has collaborated with leading research institutions, including CERN. Holding two PhDs and extensive international experience, he designs innovative educational models that reshape the teaching of science for a rapidly evolving world.

• Spyridon Doukakis

  President, Institute of Educational Policy

  Spyridon Doukakis is President of the Institute of Educational Policy (IEP), the official advisory body of the Greek Ministry of Education responsible for national curricula, educational policy, and reforms. He has extensive experience in education, digital learning, and teaching innovation, focusing on integrating technology into classrooms, strengthening teacher training, and modernizing learning systems. Through his work at IEP, he contributes to shaping policies that prepare students for the challenges of a rapidly evolving digital and global world.