EmTech 2025 - Europe | MIT Technology Review | 4 March 2025 | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Leof. Andrea Siggrou 364, Kallithea 176 74, Greece

Join us in Athens, where C-level executives, decision-makers, and business leaders come together to redefine the future. With the power of AI, biotechnology, advanced materials, blockchain, and smart sensors, we’ll address the pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges reshaping industry landscapes today. This isn’t just a conference; it’s an exclusive forum for the strategic minds driving Europe’s most influential organizations, discovering how emerging technologies deliver real-world resilience, value, and competitive edge.

As we explore the transformative potential of AI, each critical industry faces unique opportunities and challenges in adopting sustainable practices that not only enhance efficiency but also deliver long-term value. EmTech Europe 2025 delves into the key sectors where innovation is reshaping traditional models, providing insights into how leaders can leverage advanced tools to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving market.

The following topics outline the areas of focus for this year’s conference, offering a comprehensive view of the strategic shifts happening across industries and the technological breakthroughs enabling these changes.

Why you should attend:
• Gain Critical Insights into Emerging Technologies
EmTech Europe provides a unique platform to learn from global leaders and experts on how emerging technologies are transforming industries and shaping the future. Attendees can expect to gain valuable knowledge on cutting-edge trends such as AI, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and digital transformation, positioning themselves at the forefront of innovation.
• Network with Innovators and Leaders Across Sectors
EmTech Europe is not just about learning—it’s also a space to connect with policymakers, business leaders, and innovators from diverse industries. The event attracts professionals across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, offering ample opportunities to forge partnerships, collaborate on projects, and exchange ideas in an environment that fosters meaningful connections.
• Explore How Technology Impacts Society and Sustainability
The event is designed to explore how emerging technologies are addressing key societal challenges, such as environmental sustainability and digital inclusion. Attendees will delve into the ways technology can drive positive change, offering a fresh perspective on how to align innovation with ethical and sustainable practices.

2024 Past Speakers

Anant Agarwal
Chief Platform Officer, 2U, Founder, edX

Conrad Wolfram
Co-founder & Strategic Director, Wolfram Group

George Zavvos
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hellenic Development Bank

Manolis Kellis
Professor, MIT Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Biology

Kathleen Kennedy
Executive Director, MIT Center for Collective Intelligence

Dimitris Papastergiou
Minister of Digital Governance of the Hellenic Republic

Kyriakos Pierrakakis
Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports of the Hellenic Republic

Melissa Heikkilä
Senior Reporter for AI, MIT Technology Review

Costas Antoniou
Full Professor in the Chair of Transportation Systems Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Germany

Theodoros Evgeniou
Professor, INSEAD, Co-Founder, Tremau

Oded Gour-Lavie
CEO & Co-Founder, NT Tao Ltd

Haris Lambropoulos
President, Hellenic Development Bank of Investments and Member BoD (alt) European Investment Bank

Martina Mazzarello
Senior Post-doctoral Researcher at Senseable City Lab, MIT

George Nounesis
Director and Chairman of the Board, National Centre for Scientific Research

Gregory Stephanopoulos
W.H Dow Professor of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, MIT