Engineering the Future
Intelligent Health and Resilient Infrastructure Systems
July 16-17, 2026
Athens Conservatoire, Athens, Greece
Registration Form
Athens Conservatoire, Athens, Greece
Registration FormHIAS Symposium 2026
You are cordially invited to the Symposium 2026 – Engineering the Future: Intelligent Health and Resilient Infrastructure Systems of the Hellenic Institute of Advanced Studies (HIAS), taking place on July 16–17, 2026 at the Athens Conservatoire Arts Centre, co-organized with Endeavor Greece and the Columbia Global Center, Athens.
Bringing together leading researchers, innovators, clinicians, engineers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from Greece and abroad, the symposium will explore how intelligent systems, AI, biomedical engineering, and resilient infrastructure technologies can address some of today’s most pressing societal challenges.
The symposium will feature two central thematic pillars:
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Engineering in Medicine, focusing on AI-driven biomedical imaging, women’s health, digital diagnostics, and next-generation healthcare technologies.
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Engineering in Resilient Infrastructure Systems, highlighting intelligent infrastructures, smart cities, transportation systems, and data-driven decision support for resilient and sustainable urban environments.
The program includes internationally renowned speakers and panelists from leading universities, research institutions, industry, and policy organizations, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue across science, engineering, technology, and innovation.
About HIAS
The Hellenic Institute of Advanced Studies (HIAS) fosters scientific excellence to advance knowledge and support human well-being.
- Create bridges and foster scientific exchanges between the Hellenic diaspora and their peers in Greece.
- Establish international and interdisciplinary collaborations on challenges related to Energy, Health, Water, Transport, Climate, Agriculture, and Education.
HIAS integrates the strengths of the Hellenic scientific community independent of political or personal affiliation.
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AI and Biomedical Imaging
This session will examine the role of AI in advancing biomedical imaging technologies. Attendees will learn about the latest developments in AI-driven image analysis, including applications in diagnostics and treatment planning.
Engineering In Medicine: Women’s Health
This session will explore the application of engineering principles in addressing women's health challenges. Attendees will learn about innovative approaches to diagnosing and treating conditions that disproportionately affect women, as well as the role of technology in improving healthcare outcomes.
Intelligent Infrastructure
This session will examine the role of AI in creating intelligent infrastructure systems. Attendees will explore how AI can enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and resilience of infrastructure, including smart cities and transportation networks.
Infrastructure Intelligence for Decision Support
This session will explore how intelligent infrastructure systems can provide valuable decision support for urban planners, policymakers, and stakeholders. Attendees will learn about the latest technologies and methodologies for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing infrastructure data to inform decision-making processes.
Program
July 16
ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE
Chair and Moderator
Invited Speakers
Panel Discussion
The role of AI in Biomedical Imaging
Chair and Moderator
Invited Speakers
Panel Discussion
What are the main challenges in Women’s Health?
The Lab to Market: Bridging Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative is a new program between Columbia University and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), aimed at empowering a new generation of scientist-entrepreneurs in Greece.
The initiative is run by the Columbia Global Center in Athens , led by Columbia University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) , with the support of Columbia Business School , Endeavor Greece , and the Hellenic Institute of Advanced Studies (HIAS) .
The Lab to Market Pitch Competition marks the culmination of an intensive entrepreneurship journey, where teams present their ventures to investors, industry experts, and mentors.
Building on the Business Foundations training, the Pitch Competition showcases innovative ideas at the intersection of research and real-world application.
Winning teams will receive monetary awards to support the next stage of their business development and growth.
July 17
SMART / RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURES
EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Introductory talks
Chair and Moderator
Invited Speakers
Panel Discussion
Moderator
Panelists
Guiding questions
Moderator
Panelists
Speakers - Panelists
George Alexopoulos
HELLENiQ ENERGY
Georgios Andrikopoulos
OSMOS Hellas SA
Vassilis Antoniades
Boston Consulting Group
Georgios Arampatzis
Technical University of Crete
Spyros Artavanis-Tsakonas
Harvard Medical School
Anna Batistatou
University of Ioannina
Andreas Boudouvis
National Technical University of Athens
Costas Cartalis
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Vassilis Charmandaris
Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, University of Crete
Eleni Chatzi
ETH Zurich
Konstantinos Cholevas
HEDNO
Christos Davatzikos
University of Pennsylvania
Ioannis Emiris
Athena Research Center, National Kapodistrian University of Athens
Alexandra Frogoudaki
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Efthimios Kaxiras
Harvard University
Elisa Konofagou
Columbia University
Despina Kontos
Columbia University
Christos Makropoulos
National Technical University of Athens
Clio Mavragani
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Konstantina Nikita
Νational Technical University of Athens
Costas Papadimitriou
University of Thessaly
Panagiotis Papastamatiou
Hellenic Wind Energy Association
Marios Polycarpou
University of Cyprus
Mania Samiotaki
Canon Medical Systems
Markos Veremis
Big PI Ventures
Organizing Committee
Andreas Boudouvis
National Technical University of Athens
Eleni Chatzi
ETH Zurich
Elisa Konofagou
Columbia University
Petros Koumoutsakos
Harvard University
John Tzigounakis
National Technical University of Athens
Advisory Board
Vassilis Antoniades
Boston Consulting Group
Eugenia Giannini
Eugenia Giannini & Associates Law Firm
Theodora Varvarigou
National Technical University of Athens
Volunteers
Marina Giannakopoulou
Intern
NTUA
Danae Kalyva
Student
NTUA School of Chemical Engineering
Evangelia Kousti
Student
NTUA School of Chemical Engineering
Myrto Menagia
Student
NTUA School of Chemical Engineering
George Mikedakis
Student
NTUA School of Chemical Engineering
George Mouselas
Student
NTUA School of Chemical Engineering
Andriani Selvi
Student
NTUA School of Chemical Engineering
Kimon Stathopoulos
Student
NTUA School of Chemical Engineering
Yannis Stergiopoulos
Chemical Engineer
NTUA
Eleni Zafeiropoulou
Student
NTUA School of Chemical Engineering
Vangelis Zois
Student
NTUA School of Chemical Engineering
Information
Symposium Format
The Symposium will be held in-person only.
Official Language
The official language of the Symposium will be English. No translation facilities will be available.
Registration Fees
Registration to the Symposium is free of charge.
Internet Access
Free Wi-Fi will be available in the Symposium auditorium.
Venue
The symposium will take place at the Athens Conservatoire Arts Centre, Rigillis and Vasileos Georgiou B 17-19, 106 75 Athens, Greece.
The Athens Conservatoire (AC) is housed in the iconic building designed by renowned architect Ioannis Despotopoulos. Located in the heart of Athens, it is within easy walking distance of Syntagma and Kolonaki squares, and close to the Presidential Mansion, the Greek Parliament, and the National Gardens. It is also next to Aristotle’s Lyceum and the Byzantine Museum, and near the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. View the location on the map.
The building is easily accessible by public transport or car, with several parking facilities nearby. More information is available on how to get there.
The Athens Conservatoire Arts Centre comprises several venues, each with a distinctive aesthetic and architectural identity, ideal for hosting cultural, corporate, and social events, as well as exhibitions, conferences, and conventions.
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