Framing the Future of Technology

Future Unfold returns for its third edition, bringing together 2,000 business leaders, innovators, and forward-thinking minds for a high-impact dialogue at the intersection of technology, business, and societal progress. This year, the forum goes beyond conventional discussions, exploring how emerging technologies — from AI and smart infrastructures to ethical design and cross-border scalability — are shaping not only business strategies but the very way we live and collaborate.

Throughout history, technology has extended the reach of the human mind and body, amplifying our abilities and unlocking new ways of thinking, collaborating, and growing. Today, we stand at the threshold of a new era where humans and machines do more than coexist —they connect, co-create, and evolve together. Symbiosis, a thematic pillar of this year’s edition, embodies this vision: the intertwining of humanity and technology, transforming creativity, intuition, and technology into collective experiences that drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and societal progress.

This is a call to rethink our relationship with technology, not as a tool, but as a partner. Symbiosis invites us to choose collaboration over competition, harmony over conflict, and mutual enhancement over replacement. At Grant Thornton, we see it as an opportunity to unlock new forms of collaboration, design human-centered innovation, and shape a future where technology stands beside us, empowering us to transform creativity into action and vision into reality.

We no longer stand across from technology in fear or awe, we meet it beside us, on a path of coexistence and co-creation.

 

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Future Unfold returns for its fourth edition on 24 November 2026 at the Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall. Under the theme “Connected Intelligence | The Future Advantage,” this year’s event will explore how AI, data and interconnected technologies are reshaping business and society.

Future Unfold 2026

 

 

 

Agenda

18.00

Welcome 

18.30

Welcome Speech
  Vassilis Kazas | Managing Partner, Grant Thornton

18.40

Opening Address
  Kostis Hatzidakis | Vice President of the Government

18.50

Grant Thornton Survey: “Technology & Beyond: Future in Symbiosis” 
  Stella Angelopoulou | Partner, Head of Technology, Grant Thornton

19.10

Future Framed by:
 

Evangelos Mytilineos | Chairman and CEO, METLEN Energy & Metals (Video Address)

Antonis Papadimitriou | President, Onassis Foundation (Video Address)

19.20

Discussion with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Technology, Growth and Economic Policy in Greece 
 

Kyriakos Mitsotakis | Prime Minister of Greece

Dr. Nikolaos Karamouzis | President, Grant Thornton Consulting

Vassilis Kazas | Managing Partner, Grant Thornton

19.50

Discussion Circle: “Sector Deep-Dive: Technological Transformation Across Industries”
 

Stavros Ioannou | Deputy CEO, Group COO & International Activities, Eurobank S.A.

Yanna Andronopoulou | General Manager, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Microsoft

Philippa Michali | Chairwoman of the BoD & CEO, NN Hellas

Minos Garofalakis | Director, Information Management Systems Institute (IMSI), ATHENA Research Center & Professor, School of ECE, Technical University of Crete

Chair: Maria Sarafoglou - Journalist

20.20

Future Framed by:
 

Christos Megalou | Chief Executive Officer, Piraeus (Video Address)

George Pitsilis | Governor, Independent Authority of Public Revenue (Video Address)

20.30

Discussion Circle: “The Transformative Power of Symbiosis to Life, Business and Society”
 

Spyros Theodoropoulos | President & CEO, Bespoke SGA Holdings S.A. & Chairman of the Board of Directors of SEV Hellenic Federation of Enterprises

Alexandra Papalexopoulou | Executive Director, TITAN Group

Vassilios E. Psaltis | CEO, Alpha Bank Group

Chair: Dr. Nikolaos Karamouzis - President, Grant Thornton Consulting

21.00

Cocktail

At this year’s Future Unfold, you will experience:

  1. Inspiration & Technology
    Explore how human creativity meets the power of technology to drive innovation, growth, and societal progress.
  2. Leaders & Pioneers
    Meet leading thinkers and innovators, and learn from the projects and initiatives that are shaping the future.
  3. Ideas into Action
    Gain valuable insights to help you turn your ideas into action, with technology as your ally.

Speakers

Featured Content

Technology & Beyond | Survey

    Videos

    Future Unfold 2025 | Recap

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    Future Unfold 2025 | Voices

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      Our Awards

      Recognized both nationally and internationally, the Future Unfold initiative reflects our commitment to shaping experiences that blend innovation, technological leadership, and creativity.

      Global Eventex Awards 2026

      Silver | Set Design Solution

      Global Eventex Awards 2026

      Bronze | Use of Technology

      Global Eventex Awards 2025

      Gold | Use of Technology

      Global Eventex Awards 2025

      Silver | Use of AI

      Global Eventex Awards 2025

      Silver | Use of Custom-built Technology

      Unicorn Awards 2026

      Special Award | Best Use of Technology

      Conventa BEA 2025

      Grand Prix

      Conventa BEA 2025

      Gold | Best B2B Event

      BEA World 2025

      Silver | Use of Artificial Intelligence

      Ermis Awards 2025

      Grand | Event Production

      Ermis Awards 2025

      Gold | Corporate Events / Big Scale

      Event Awards 2026

      Event of the Year

      Event Awards 2026

      Platinum | Conferences, Meetings & EXPOS

      Event Awards 2026

      Platinum | Event Production & Venue

      Event Awards 2026

      Gold | Best Use of Sound Design

      Event Awards 2026

      Gold | Best Use of Video & Graphics

      Event Awards 2026

      Gold | Brand Experience by Sector

      Event Awards 2026

      Gold | Conferences

      Event Awards 2026

      Silver | Βest Use of Stage Design / Booth Design

      Event Awards 2025

      Silver | Brand Experience by Sector

      Event Awards 2025

      Silver | Debut Event

      Event Awards 2025

      Bronze | Conferences

      Megaron The Athens Concert Hall | Alexandra Trianti Hall

      Vas. Sofias & Kokkali , Athens, Greece, Greece, 11521

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      Highlights

      Discussion with Prime Minister

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      Tech & Beyond Survey

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        The “Future Unfold” initiative reflects Grant Thornton’s vision for Greece’s digital future, fostering a dialogue community on technology’s ever-growing impact on companies. It bridges technology with business needs, offering the necessary means to help companies thrive in the digital era. The exciting journey into the future begins here.
        Stella Angelopoulou Partner, Head of Technology

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