STARTSMART SEE SUMMIT

Igniting Innovation, Fortifying Futures: StartSmart SEE Summit 2024 to Propel Technology and Entrepreneurship Forward

StartSmart South Eastern Europe (SEE) is thrilled to announce the StartSmart SEE Summit 2024, a premier event dedicated to advancing technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Scheduled for June 26, 2024, at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens, this summit promises a full day of engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and inspirational sessions under the theme "Igniting Innovation, Fortifying Futures."

The summit will feature an impressive lineup of keynote speeches from leading figures in technology and innovation. The event will open with remarks by the Minister of National Defence, Mr. Nikos Dendias, who is spearheading efforts to introduce innovation into the Greek Armed Forces. Minister Dimitris Papastergiou will also be present to deliver the closing remarks, highlighting the importance of digital innovation in shaping the future of Greece’s technological landscape and presenting awards to the Accelerator winners.

Keynote addresses by Paul Cheek, Executive Director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, and P. Sevdalis from EIC will set an inspiring tone for the day, focusing on the future of technology.

Attendees can look forward to a series of expert panels exploring crucial topics such as technology transfer, research commercialization, and investment strategies in tech startups. The panel "From Lab to Market" will provide insights into navigating the pathways of research commercialization, while "Fortifying Futures" will discuss the intersection of defense, security, and technology.

The summit will also tackle the challenges and opportunities in investing in deep tech startups, featuring insights from key industry figures and a panel discussion led by distinguished investors. This session aims to provide practical advice on securing funding and building successful tech startups.

One of the most anticipated segments is the pitching session, showcasing the finalists of the StartSmart SEE Accelerator. This session will highlight some of the most promising startups in the region, offering them a platform to present their innovative solutions to potential investors and partners.

Networking will be a central component of the summit, providing attendees with numerous opportunities to connect with innovators, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem stakeholders. This event is an unparalleled platform to influence the future of technology and innovation, showcase new technologies, and drive change in the tech startup ecosystem.

The StartSmart SEE Summit 2024 is a must-attend event for entrepreneurs, researchers, academics, investors, business executives, and policymakers interested in the future of technology and innovation.

Join us on June 26, 2024, at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens to be a part of this transformative event. For more information and to register, visit https://summit.startsmartsee.org

Contact: For further details, please contact us at +30 216 900 2981 or via email at info@startsmartsee.org. Our office is located at 49 Perikleous Street, Neo Psychiko, 15451, Greece.

About StartSmart South Eastern Europe: StartSmart SEE is a non-profit association committed to fostering technology and innovation ecosystems in Greece and South Eastern Europe. Formerly known as MIT Enterprise Forum Greece, StartSmart SEE continues to support technology startups through impactful programming and events.