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Spyros Manolopoulos

1st Executive Vice President

Spyridon Manolopoulos is the Executive Chairman of Space Hellas S.A., a leading Greek technology integrator with an international footprint and decades-long presence in the fields of telecommunications, IT systems, and security solutions. As part of the company’s second-generation leadership, he has spearheaded its outward-looking strategy, innovation drive, and social responsibility initiatives. A Law graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, he holds an LL.M. in International Commercial Law from King’s College London. He began his professional career in commercial law before joining Space Hellas in 2011 in an executive role. Since assuming full leadership in 2013, he has led the company’s strategic transformation—overseeing expansion into new international markets, pioneering acquisitions (SingularLogic, SenseOne, Web-IQ, AGROAPPS), and positioning Space Hellas as a key player in the digital transformation of public and private sectors. Deeply committed to corporate responsibility and youth empowerment, he initiated the "Dimitris Manolopoulos Scholarships" in 2019 to support top graduates of Greek and foreign universities. He serves as Executive Chairman of the subsidiaries SingularLogic and SenseOne, and holds institutional roles as Executive Vice-Chairman of SEPE (Hellenic ICT Enterprises Association), and member of the Boards of the Hellenic-British and Hellenic-American Chambers of Commerce. He is married with two children.

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Nikos Rodopoulos

Secretary Special, SEPE

Nicholas Rodopoulos (M.Sc.) is President and CEO of OnLine Data SA and Executive Director of YES Advisory. He is Secretary Special of the board of directors of the Federation of Hellenic ICT Enterprises (SEPE), consulting advisor of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EVEP), member of the Industry Advisory Board of the University of Piraeus, visiting lecturer at the University of Piraeus, Scientific Associate of diaNEOsis Think Tank having prepared the National Strategic Plan for the Supply Chain and Logistics sector. He has served as President of the scientific Hellenic Logistics Association, Member of the National Logistics Development Council of the Ministry of Development, Member of the General Council of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV). Nicholas Rodopoulos has been awarded with the ICT Forum Jubilee Award for his more than 30 years contribution in software technology market growth and to the Greek Economy. He is a writer and has a significant number of articles in the daily and periodical, economic and political, press.

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Niki Papazoglou

Journalist, Insider.gr

Niki Papazoglou is a seasoned business journalist specializing in technology and tourism. She is Chief Business Editor and Business Reporting Coordinator at Insider.gr, where she produces data-driven coverage on digital transformation, innovation, and startups. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism and digital media, she also co-hosts the weekly podcast Απλά Ψηφιακά. She has also a background in communications, having served as a press consultant at the Norwegian Embassy in Athens and as a press officer at the Ministry of Development.

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Yannis Rizopoulos

Journalist, Boussias Media

Yannis Rizopoulos studied Electronics, but made his career in the Media sector, where he has been active for more than 50 years. He has worked for “Kathimerini” as a member, then head of the Foreign Desk, then for “Naftemporiki” and “Sunday Eleftherotypia” newspapers, focusing on Technology and Innovation issues. He has served as editor-in-chief or member of the editorial team in dozens of magazines on a wide area of subjects, has many years of radio and TV experience and has also served as moderator in numerous conferences and congresses. For six years (2007 – 2013), he was the editor of the Technologein section at “Pathfinder” portal, where he produced more than 110 multimedia documentaries on innovative research, tech apps and best practices. Nowadays, he contributes to magazines, newsletters, events and sites of Boussias Media – Boussias Events (www.boussias.com) and Vertical Communications (www.webworldnews.gr).

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Symela Touchtidou

Financial Journalist, EuroNews Hellas, Newmoney

Financial journalist with over 20 years of experience reporting on economic trends, financial markets, and corporate news in Greece and the wider South-East Europe. Proven expertise in analyzing complex financial data and translating it into accessible content for diverse audiences. Strong relationships with key industry stakeholders and a track record of presenting comprehensive analysis on challenging financial stories.