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Speakers

ALEXANDRU URSU

Regional Account Manager, Salesforce

Actor, director, and writer, Yannis blends storytelling, humor, and science. Known for "Infocomedy", he brings a unique perspective to IMC24.

YANNIS SARAKATSANISEvent Host

Actor, director and writer

A neuroscientist exploring the brain-AI interplay, Dr. Beck delves into human cognition, comparing it to AI's capabilities

DR. HENNING BECK

Neuroscientist, Writer, Keynote speaker

Oliver guides brands through digital strategy and communication, with extensive experience in global companies.

OLIVER YONCHEV

Co-founder, FlightStory

UWE SCHEID

Data Analytics Director, Mindshare Germany

Dr. Nikos Th. Nikolinakos is the Managing Partner of Nikolinakos & Partners LLP. He features prominently in the Telecoms, Media, Technology (TMT), Data Protection & Cybersecurity, Emerging Digital Technologies, Competition Law and Intellectual Property rankings of leading Bar publications (such as Legal500 and Chambers & Partners).

DR. NIKOS NIKOLINAKOS

Co-founder & Managing Partner, NL Law

Stathis Vovos is a Commercial Executive Director with extensive experience in the advertising industry, devoted to innovation and operational excellence. He has been a member of the board of IAB Hellas for the past 8 years. He has worked in commercial and consulting positions in the fields of Energy, Telecommunications, IT, Media & TV, Retail and Market Research. He is an AI enthusiast!

STATHIS VOVOS

IMC24 President

SPYROS PAPAGEORGIOU

Founder and Managing Partner. ADWEB Ltd · IAB Hellas President

Maria-Christina Hassiotis is a Consultant at Stanton Chase Athens. Her professional journey spans many diverse sectors, including technology, retail, real estate, and consulting at a Big 4 company. This diverse background has endowed her with a unique blend of skills and insights,

MARIA- CHRISTINA HASSIOTIS

Consultant

An experienced Senior Executive with the vision and leadership insights to guide the agency through change. An active member of our industry, with a continuous dedication to stay ahead of the curve focused on tech trends and in tune with tomorrow’s business needs. A proven leader within cross-functional teams, operating in several managerial positions in the Media Specialists industry including Strategy, Negotiations, Research, Data and Analytics, Programmatic and Performance marketing. Highly committed to results, implementing and managing change to add value to client’s business and to move company’s performance forward.

DOMINIQUE MIKAITS

CEO at KINESSO Greece

Gregor Hinzer, Management Supervisor Digital & Operations at McCann Germany, is a professional specialized in digital innovation and AI. He has significantly contributed to the integration of AI in various departments, leading the identification, validation, procurement and effective use of tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney. Gregor has authored articles for "Horizont" magazine, detailing the implementation of AI in advertising, and actively co-leads training- and evaluation-sessions, including the weekly "Midjourney Office hours."

GREGOR HINZER

AI Regional Catalyst for Europe & UΚ, Management Supervisor Digital & Operations, McCann Germany

In the late 90s, Theodore kicked off his career at Neoset. But soon, Advertising swooped in, luring him to top agencies like TBWA, UpSet!, and MullenLowe. For over 7 years, he served high-ranking roles in client service, handling big names like Citroen, SEAT, Chrysler-Jeep, and more.

THEODORE PAPANESTOROS

Executive Director of Institutional Marketing & PK-12 Enrollment Αnatolia College

Located in New York, Michael is the SVP of AI Research and Development at Kinesso, IPG Mediabrands' data and technology arm. He brings over a decade of experience in product strategy, data science, and developing custom technology solutions for leading global businesses across various sectors. Michael's expertise blends technical and business acumen with market insight, propelling innovative solutions in artificial intelligence.

MICHAEL LOVISA

Chief Experience Officer, KINESSO

From the very first steps of my career, I have been an innovative, business oriented, digitally native, data-driven professional. The positions I've had from the end of 2009 up until today escalated from digital trainee to various senior roles in corporation like WPP, Upfield and AB Vassilopoulos being responsible both for digital and traditional comms-planning as well as business consultancy.

KONSTANTINOS DANIAS

Media Director, AB Vassilopoulos

Kostas Georgiadis, Director of Product at VoiceWeb, boasts over 18 years of experience in the technology industry. His career, commencing in 2005, has been marked by significant contributions to software development, team leadership and AI Product Management.

KOSTAS GEORGIADIS

Director of Product, Voiceweb

DIMITRIS MAVROS

Managing Director, MRB Hellas

Kiki holds a BSc degree in Business Administration from Deree College and a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Edinburgh. Kiki has more than 25 years of professional experience in managerial positions in both multinational and Greek companies and has worked in Greece and abroad. After a successful 16 years career in Consumer Product Marketing in companies such as Kraft Foods and Elbisco, she decided to pursue a career in Human Resource Management.

KIKI KARAMANLI

Partner, Spengler Fox

Passionate Communications Specialist driving impactful initiatives and creative campaigns across diverse fields. Leveraging extensive marcoms experience in Telecommunications with a current focus on CX and ESG projects at OTE Group, while also leading Group’s communication projects in Fintech, Delivery and Insurance sectors

BABIS CHATZIPETROU

CoE Leader / New Business & Cosmote CX Marketing Communications, OTE Group

Over the past 8 years, I have led the development of BMG OMD Group’s Digital & Programmatic Buying Services department in Greece, achieving significant business results for top-tier FMCG, Automotive, and Luxury brands. Currently, I have the honor of leading our brand-new agency, Hearts & Science in Greece, part of Omnicom.

PETROS LYTRIVIS

Chief Digital Officer, Hearts & Science

Angelos is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the Ad Tech industry. Angelos has received many awards during his career related to performance and team leadership. He has held managerial roles in several positions, including his current one as Regional Head of Agency Business for Greece, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Cyprus, and Malta and Regional Head of Sales for Direct clients. He has joined Google since October 2017, holding several positions.

AGGELOS GALANAKIS

Head of Agency Business, Google

Evi Hatzioannou, holds the position of General Manager – Group HR Officer at National Bank of Greece, which joined in 2019.Prior to her current role, she worked, from 2008 to 2019, for the Barilla Group, holding various senior positions in Human Resources Department. During the period 2003 to 2008 she worked at Elais Unilever Hellas S.A., where from 2005 she assumed the position of Human Resources Manager.

EVI HATZIOANNOU

General Manager of NBG Group Human Resources, Member of the Executive Committee

Over the last 12 years, I’ve observed and taken part in the fascinating evolution of social media, with a constant push to always educate myself, share knowledge within my community, and help transform the creativity in social. Experimenting with cultural relevance, innovation and strategic thinking, I was lucky enough to enter the social arena very young, and experience many challenges and opportunities fueled by the human impulse to communicate and create.

NIKOLAS TSAKONAS

Head of Social, Ogilvy Greece | Creative Content Strategist | Social Media Strategy Consultant & Industry Analyst

Ali Tahmasebi is a member of Microsoft’s leadership team and is responsible for Enterprise Solution Sales in Greece, Cyprus & Malta. He possesses over 20 years of experience cultivating high-performing sales organizations, is a life-long student of leadership, an advocate of coaching principles and a mentor for the growth & development of young professionals.

ALI TAHMASEBI

Director Enterprise of Solution Sales Microsoft Greece, Cyprus, Malta

Dr. Yiannis Stavroulas is heading the Professional Services at Cognity SA. He has been in the company since founding and participated in all stages of the company's development, from startup to one of the largest Greek companies in the field.

YIANNIS STAVROULAS

Professional Services Manager, Cognity