Konstantina Syntila
Cyber Security Regional Sales Leader, Greece/ Cyprus/ Malta, CISCO
Konstantina Syntila
Cyber Security Regional Sales Leader, Greece/ Cyprus/ Malta, CISCO
Konstantina Syntila is the Cyber Security Sales Leader for Cisco covering Greece, Cyprus and Malta. Her responsibilities include leading sales of Cisco's Cyber Security solutions, and she has been recognized with multiple company awards for her top performance since 2007. Additionally, she serves as the Secretary of the ISC2 Hellenic Chapter's Board of Directors since 2023, contributing to a team recognized globally in 2024 for advancing the cybersecurity profession in the EMEA region. Her diverse professional background includes: • Strategic planning alignment with business objectives. • Consulting on complex projects that integrate network and security architectures. • Generating OPEX and CAPEX savings through architecture transformation. • Developing strategic plans to grow sales. • Leading international matrix teams. • Maintaining strategic customer relationships. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science and Telecommunications from the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications at the University of Athens (UOA). She also possesses an MBA from the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and a CISSP certification from ISC2.
Ioannis Stasinopoulos
Founder and CEO, Active SA
Ioannis Stasinopoulos
Founder and CEO, Active SA
With over 30 years of experience in the dynamic field of technology and integrated IT solutions, Ioannis Stasinopoulos has established himself as a pioneering entrepreneur in the industry. Since founding Active in 1995, he has played a central role in shaping and delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the market. Mr. Stasinopoulos holds an academic background in Information Systems, which has provided the foundation for understanding and leveraging technological advancements. Under his leadership, the Active Group today employs more than 170 professionals and has emerged as a trusted partner for organizations in both the private and public sectors seeking top-tier technological solutions. This has earned the trust of clients and partners in Greece and abroad. His business approach is characterized by innovation, strategic thinking, and commitment to success. His efforts have been internationally recognized with numerous awards from leading technology organizations, highlighting his contributions to the growth of the Greek market. With a strong vision and strategy, he continues to lead the Active Group at the forefront of technological advancements, supporting business growth and digital transformation.
SPEAKERS
The Digital Economy Forum 2024: Navigating the Digital Future features high-profile and distinguished speakers from Greece and abroad, including European officials, entrepreneurs, and executives from the IT and telecommunications sectors. Representatives from all productive sectors of the Greek economy, along with institutional bodies and organizations, will also participate.
Nikos Christodoulou
Partner, Technology & Transformation Leader, Deloitte
Nikos Christodoulou
Partner, Technology & Transformation Leader, Deloitte
Nikos Christodoulou is a Partner, Leader of Technology & Transformation practice at Deloitte Greece since 2018. He has significant experience in designing and delivering large transformational projects, managing business cases in new technologies, designing new organizational models and post-merger integration. From 2011 to 2018, he worked at National Bank of Greece as Group COO and CIO, responsible for managing the Group’s Operations and IT, including digitization, IT operations, back-office operations, treasury operations, real estate and technical services. From 1997 to 2011, he worked as Strategy Partner, Head of Management Consulting for another international consulting company in Greece. Nikos holds a BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, an MBA from Warwick Business School and a PhD in Decision Management Systems from National Technical University of Greece. He has also worked as a research fellow at INSEAD, France.
Yota Paparidou
President of the BoD, SEPE
Yota Paparidou
President of the BoD, SEPE
Spiros Pampoukidis
1st Executive Vice President, SEPE
Spiros Pampoukidis
1st Executive Vice President, SEPE
Spiros Pampoukidis is the founder of the company. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Crete and a master’s degree in business administration. He has extensive experience in the IT sector, where he has worked as a programmer – analyst and sales support engineer and has served as an expert IT consultant to committees related to Local and Central Government.
Valia Kaimaki
Journalist, Assistant Professor, Department of Digital Media and Communication, Ionian University
Valia Kaimaki
Journalist, Assistant Professor, Department of Digital Media and Communication, Ionian University
Dr. Valia Kaimaki is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Digital Media and Communication at the Ionian University. In June 2024, she was elected President of the Board of the European Journalism Centre, based in Maastricht, The Netherlands. Her journalistic career is centered on new technologies, with significant contributions to both Greek and international press. She also hosts radio programs on ERT's First Program, consistently focusing on the same thematic areas. Dr. Kaimaki is the author of four books and has contributed to numerous volumes in Greek, French, and English. Her most recent book, A Perfect Post (2023), explores the social, economic, and political challenges arising from the use of social media. Academically, Dr. Kaimaki specializes in digital journalism, delving into niche areas such as podcasts, investigative journalism, data journalism, misinformation, artificial intelligence applications in media, social media dynamics, and European policies on digital transformation. Her contributions to academia have been recognized by the French government, which honored her with the Palmes Académiques decoration. She has held prominent roles, including leading the Greek delegation to the Committee of the Convention on Cybercrime (T-CY) of the Council of Europe, serving on the Board of the Greek National Centre for Audiovisual Media and Communication (EKOME), and twice presiding over the Athens International Science Film Festival.
Dimitris Mallas
Journalist, CNN Greece
Dimitris Mallas
Journalist, CNN Greece
Andreas Panagopoulos
Senior Advisor in.gr
Andreas Panagopoulos
Senior Advisor in.gr
Andreas M. Panagopoulos is an experienced news director, on-field journalist, and an academic Researcher at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece). He is the executive secretary of the Panhellenic Federation of Journalists Unions. He is currently working as an Advisor for Digital media at Alter Ego Media Group. During his career, he was responsible, for the Newsroom organization and operation of ONETV and ran the news department -the first in Greece LIVE web TV- the relaunch of MEGA TV, and the digital version of Megatv.com. It also manages business projects in ot.gr & in.gr. He was a senior columnist at CNN Greece and founder - director of DPG Digital Multimedia Hub. He also organized from scratch and in close collaboration with Cnn international Developers and journalists, and ran CNN Greece (cnn.gr) as News Manager. For more than 7 years he was News Director for Antenna TV and redesigned ant1news.gr. He is a visiting professor in higher education institutions, a Researcher and PhD candidate in the Department Of Journalism and Media. He has been honored with the Journalism Award Botsis Foundation. He speaks English and Greek
Nikos Ypofantis
Journalist, Action24
Nikos Ypofantis
Journalist, Action24
