November 19-20 2018 Athens Megaron Concert Hall www.singularityugreecesummit.org
new era. new mindset.
About Singularity University SingularityU International Summits are hosted by SU partners across the globe to help local leaders understand how to apply exponential technologies to create positive change and economic growth in their regions. SingularityU Summits are two-day conferences that become an annual point of connection and inspiration, a catalyst to accelerate a local culture of innovation, a platform for people to work on impact initiatives, and an opportunity to convene members of the community for discussion around rapidly changing technologies. Singularity University (SU) is a global learning and innovation community using exponential technologies to tackle the world s biggest challenges and build an abundant future for all. A certified benefit corporation, headquartered at NASA Research Park in Silicon Valley, SU was founded in 2008 by renowned innovators Ray Kurzweil and Peter H. Diamandis with program funding from leading organizations including Google and UNICEF. SingularityU International Summits SingularityU International Summits are hosted by SU partners across the globe to help local leaders understand how to apply exponential technologies to create positive change and economic growth in their regions. SingularityU Summits are two-day conferences that become an annual point of connection and inspiration, a catalyst to accelerate a local culture of innovation, a platform for people to work on impact initiatives, and an opportunity to convene members of the community for discussion around rapidly changing technologies. Our technology, our machines, is part of our humanity. We created them to extend ourselves, and that is what is unique about human beings. Ray Kurzweil Co-founder, Singularity University Creating abundance is not about creating a life of luxury for everybody on this planet: it s about creating a life of possibility. Peter Diamandis Co-founder, Singularity University
SingularityU in Greece Singularity Summit is coming for the first time in Greece on November 19th - 20th 2018 at Athens Concert Hall. A unique world class event on innovation, brings the Silicon Valley way of thinking, tailored made for Greece. Discover how technology creates a New Era and how a New Mindset on digital transformation and innovation can create economic and business growth on a personal, corporate and societal level. Get exposed to the new Paradigm Shift on Leadership, Innovation, Technology and Creativity.
Internet of Things (ΙοΤ) Blockchain Exponomics
Artificial Intelligence. Virtual Reality. Augmented Reality.
Leadership. Humanity. Ethics.
Biotech. MedTech. Longevity.
SPEAKERS Peter Diamandis FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF THE XPRIZE FOUNDATION - EXECUTIVE CO-FOUNDE OF SINGULARITY UNIVERSITY Dr. Divya Chander SU FACULTY - NEUROSCIENCE, MEDICINE David Roberts SU FACULTY - TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION & EXPONENTIAL LEADERSHIP Dimitri Papalexopoulos CEO TITAN CEMENT COMPANY S.A. Vivienne Ming SU FACULTY - COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE Amin Toufani CHAIR, FINANCE & ECONOMICS AT SU Ramez Naam CHAIR, ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AT SINGULARITY UNIVERSITY Jody Medich SU STAFF, DIRECTOR OF DESIGN AR/VR
SPEAKERS Jaya Baloo SU FACULTY - COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE John Hagel DIRECTOR & CO-CHAIRMAN OF DELOITTE LLP CENTER FOR THE EDGE Carlo Van De Weijer SU FACULTY, MOBILITY, AUTOMOTIVE Larry Keeley PRESIDENT, CO-FOUNDER AT DOBLIN GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR OF DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP Alex Gladstein SU FACULTY, BLOCKCHAIN, GOVERNANCE Dr. Nikolaos Mavridis FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, INTERACTIVE ROBOTS AND MEDIA LAB Jyotika Virmani SENIOR DIRECTOR, PLANET & ENVIRONMENT, XPRIZE Stefano Gastaut DIRECTOR, VODAFONE INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)
SPEAKERS Tomas Björkman APPLIED PHILOSOPHER AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR Dimitris Vassilakis MUSICIAN Dr. Nikos Mylonopoulos MASTER OF CEREMONIES ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF DIGITAL BUSINESS
By attending SingularityU Greece Summit you will: Why you should attend In a continuously transforming world, business needs to adapt and evolve at an accelerating pace. Every known industry is subject to disruption, in the coming years, and SingularityU Greece Summit is here to evolve our mindset. With a world class lineup of experts, cutting-edge technologies and inspiring workshops that will change our mindset forever. A two-day summit to leapfrog us to the future. Through exponential trends and disruptive technologies that can lead us on a growth trajectory for self, business and our country. Expand our horizons with a world class lineup of speakers. Discover cutting edge technologies to survive disruption and grow our business. You attend because you are: Experience inspiring workshops to evolve our mindset. Connect with like minded visionaries who seek ways for growth and positive change. CEO responsible for the long term survival and growth of business. C-level Executive responsible for business Str ategy, competitiveness and profitability. Marketing Executive responsible for innovation, competitiveness and growth. HR Executive responsible for bringing new mindset and 21st century skills to your corporation. Government official responsible for Management and Policy Making. Business Founder/Owner exploring ways to scale and transform your business through technology. Community Leader responsible for an NGO or a Non Profit Organisation. Researcher seeking to link cutting edge technology with business.
SUMMIT SCHEDULE DAY 1 NEW ERA SESSION 1: A NEW ERA time duration (min) speaker topic 08:00-9:00 Arrival - Registration 09:00-09:15 15 Intro by Niki Siropoulou - MC 09:15-10:15 60 Peter Diamandis Exponential 101 Abundance 10:15-11:15 60 David Roberts Innovation and Disruption 11:15-12:00 45 Coffee Break SESSION 2: THE WORLD THROUGH DEVICES 12:00-12:10 10 Dimitris Vassilakis AI and Human Interaction (Jazz performance) 12:10-12:55 45 Vivienne Ming The State of the Art in AI 12:55-13:15 20 Nikos Mavridis Robots and Humans 13:15-13:50 35 Jody Medich How our world changes with augmented reality 14:00-15:00 60 Lunch Break Subject to change
SUMMIT SCHEDULE DAY 1 NEW ERA SESSION 3: INNOVATION & SECURITY IN THE 21 st CENTURY time duration (min) speaker topic 15:00-15:35 35 Ramez Naam Exponential Innovation 15:35-16:10 35 Larry Keeley 10 Types of Innovation 16:10-16:45 35 Jaya Balοο Global Game of Cyber Security 16:45-17:30 45 Coffee Break SESSION 4: GREECE FORWARD 17:30-18:00 30 Fireside Chat: Peter Diamandis and Journalist Alexis Papahelas Greece in the 21st Century 18:00-19:30 45 David Roberts Exponential Leadership and how to leapfrog a country 19:30 Cocktail Reception Subject to change
SUMMIT SCHEDULE DAY 2 NEW MINDSET SESSION 1: DEEP DIVE INTO HEALTH, ENERGY & TRANSPORTATION time duration (min) speaker topic 08:00-9:00 Arrival - Registration 09:00-09:05 5 Opening 09:05-09:50 45 Vivienne Ming Future of Human Potential 09:50-10:30 40 Divya Chander Future of Health 10:30-11:05 35 Ramez Naam Future of Energy 11:05-12:00 45 Coffee Break SESSION 2: FROM IDEA TO ACTION 12:00-12:40 40 Amin Toufani Exonomics 12:40-13:00 20 Dimitris Papalexopoulos Evolving Mindset 13:00-13:20 20 Stefano Gastaut Internet of Things 13:20-13:55 35 Carlo van de Weijer Future of Transportation 14:00-15:00 60 Lunch Break Subject to change
SUMMIT SCHEDULE DAY 2 NEW MINDSET SESSION 3: SOCIETAL UPGRADE time duration (min) speaker topic 15:00-15:35 35 Alex Gladstein Blockchain and Democracy 15:35-15:55 20 Jyotika Virmani XPRIZE: the future of the planet 15:55-16:15 20 Tomas Bjorkam Peaceful Change 16:15-16:55 40 John Hagel Moving from pressure to opportunity 17:00-17:30 45 Coffee Break SESSION 4: CLOSING SESSION 17:30-18:30 60 Amin Toufani Closing keynote 18:30 Closing reception Subject to change
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Event Venue Megaron Athens International Conference Centre Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias and Kokkali 1, Athens 115 21.