DAY 2 – Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Innovation, Best Practices & Social Partnership
08:45-09:15 | Coffee & Networking
09:15-09:30 | Greek Ministry of Education Opening Remarks (TBC)
09:30-10:15 | Keynote Panel – AI, Skills Development and the Future of Learning & Training
Chair & Keynote Remarks: Dr. Sara Ratner, Head of AI in Education (AIEOU), Oxford University
"AI and Educational Innovation: Transforming Skills Development – The Road to Higher Education & VET"
Coordinator: Ass. Prof. Valia Kaimaki, Ionian University, Journalist, Chairwoman of the European Journalism Centre
Panelists:
• Prof. Dimitrios Sampson, University of Piraeus
• Stella Tatsi, Head of Scholarships and Education Initiatives, Onassis Foundation - Member of the Governing Board of Onassis Public Schools
10:15-11:00 | Keynote Panel – Needs Diagnosis in Dynamic Sectors and Quality Skills Programs
Keynote Remarks: Stavros Gavroglou, Special Expert of the Unit of Expert of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security , Coordinator of the Mechanism of Labor Market Diagnosis
Chair: Annely Koudstaal, Program Manager Southern Europe, World Bank
Panelists:
• Nikos Milapidis, General Secretary, Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance (TBC)
• Panagiotis Koudoumakis, Special Administration Service of the 'Eastern Macedonia, Thrace' Program
• Vaios Kotsios, General Director D2A
• Lefteris Kretsos, Associate Professor University of Nicosia-UNIC Athens, Honorary Reader Brunel University of London
• Ilias Kikilias, General Director INSETE
11:00-11:45 | Keynote Panel – Best Practices in Needs Diagnosis and Emerging Microcredentials
Chair & Keynote Remarks: Anastasia Pouliou, Expert in Qualifications and Credentials, Cedefop
"The Role of Microcredentials in Flexible Learning Pathways"
Panelists:
• Georgia Rempoutsika, Managing Director, EOPPEP (TBC)
- Ilias Livanos, Expert in VET and skills statistics and indicators, Cedefop
• Maria Philippi, Director General, Vocational Education & Training, Eugenides Foundation
• Eirini Andriopoulou, Senior Economist, Council of Economic Advisors, Ministry of Economy and Finance
• Ali Rashidi, Board Member, EVBB, Folkuniversitetet Uppsala
11:45-12:15 | Coffee Break
12:15-13:00 | Keynote Panel – Skills Anticipation and Sectoral Cooperation
Chair & Keynote Remarks: Olga Kafetzopoulou, General Secretary of VET & Lifelong Learning, Ministry of Education "Developing Responsive VET Systems: Sectoral Cooperation and Skills Anticipation"
Panelists:
• Antonis Filippis, General Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture
• Dora Economou, General Director of Human Resources Development SEV, Federation of Greek Industries
• Panagiotis Kordatos, Human Resources Director, ONEX (TBC)
• Panos Liverakos, Board of Directors' Member, Ecoreset
• Ilias Moustairas, , Chairman, Manufacturing Union of West Attica
13:00-14:00 | Keynote Panel – Workers, Social Partners & Skills Development: The Role of Apprenticeships
Chair & Keynote Remarks: Agnes Roman, Senior Policy Coordinator on Education / VET Advisor, ETUC
"Social Dialogue and Quality in Vocational Education – The Role of Successful Apprenticeship Programs"
Panelists:
• Olga Kafetzopoulou, General Secretary of VET & Lifelong Learning, Ministry of Education
• Yianna Hormova, Governor, DYPA (TBC)
• Christos Goulas, General Director INE GSEE
• Paraskevas Lintzeris, Director, IME GSEVEE
14:00-14:30| Special Presentation – "Peer-to-Peer Model: Active 60+ and Youth Together for Success"
Coordinator:Spyros Troumpetas, Education and Training Supervisor, Vocational Education & Training, Eugenides Foundation
Panelists:
• Dr. Ilja Nothnagel, General Manager, Member of the Board of Directors, German – Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce
•Stefanie Mura, Head of VerAplus at Senior Expert Service (SES)
14:30-14:45 | Closing Ceremony & Strategic Commitments (Amphitheatre)
• Conference Conclusions and Key Takeaways
• Strategic Announcements