Industry Disruptors

06/07/2026

🚀 HDB Academy

Within the framework of our strategic collaboration with the Ελληνική Αναπτυξιακή Τράπεζα - HDB, IDGC supports the HDB Academy initiative, which aims to strengthen Greek businesses by providing free access to knowledge, tools, and practical growth-oriented guidance.

The HDB Academy is an important initiative of the Hellenic Development Bank that empowers SMEs by offering high-quality, practical content across key areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, innovation, and modern financing trends.

Through this platform, businesses can enhance their resilience, improve operational efficiency, and unlock new growth opportunities in an increasingly dynamic and competitive business environment.

🔗 Explore the platform here:

- HDB Academy HDB ACADEMY ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΜΑΤΙΚΟΤΗΤΑ Από την ιδέα στην υλοποίηση: είμαστε δίπλα σας Δυναμώνουμε την επιχειρηματικότηταμε γνώση

14/06/2026

TASTE BEYOND 🍷✨
Moments from an unforgettable evening where innovation met Mediterranean excellence.

Hosted by Industry Disruptors - Game Changers as part of the Panathēnea Festival, TASTE BEYOND brought together founders, innovators, investors, and ecosystem leaders at the iconic Roman Agora. 🏛️

Meaningful conversations, new connections, and a first taste of what’s coming at BEYOND Expo.
And this is only the beginning. 🚀

🎟️ See you at BEYOND.

11/06/2026

📣 Speaker Announcement | BEYOND 2026 📣

📈 Andreas Klapsis is a seasoned growth strategist and ecosystem builder, with a proven track record of guiding over 150 innovation projects to scalable, international success.

As the Head of Growth at Startup Greece, Andreas specializes in forging high-impact cross-border partnerships that connect startups, investors, and institutions across Europe. Drawing from his extensive background in startup mentoring, corporate consulting, and entrepreneurship, he brings a deeply practical perspective to BEYOND on how to construct resilient innovation networks and accelerate cross-market expansion.

We’re honoured to welcome him to BEYOND ! 🚀

📍 Athens
🗓 June 17–19 | Metropolitan Expo

🎟️ Don't miss out.

11/06/2026

Beyond Expo welcomes Startup Greece as an official Innovation Partner! 🤝

Through this dynamic partnership, we are bridging the gap between cutting-edge ecosystem builders and the market, unlocking massive opportunities for high-growth tech founders, investors, and forward-thinking enterprises.

Because groundbreaking ideas create real value when they are backed by the right community, resources, and acceleration networks to scale globally.

If you care about tech ecosystem growth, venture building, and startup synergy, you don’t want to miss this.

📍 Athens
🗓 June 17–19 | Metropolitan Expo

🎟️ Join the vanguard of innovation.

11/06/2026

📣 Leadership Dialogue Speaker Announcement | BEYOND 2026 📣

🌐 Johannes Kornberger is a distinguished geopolitical analyst and communications specialist, expert in navigating strategic competition, crisis response, and emerging global security issues.

As the Founder of Mackinder Advisory and the author of the foreign policy analysis platform Mackinder Insights, Johannes operates at the cutting edge of global strategic communication.

His extensive international background includes working with major global institutions such as the UNHCR, the Council of Europe, the OECD, and the Australian Department of Home Affairs.

Holding a Master’s degree in Advanced International Studies from the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, he brings invaluable, high-level insights into responsible digitalization, geopolitical risk, and the impact of technology on international security.

We’re honoured to welcome him to BEYOND ! 🚀

📍 Athens
🗓 June 17–19 | Metropolitan Expo

🎟️ Get your tickets.

11/06/2026

📣 Leadership Dialogue Speaker Announcement | BEYOND 2026 📣

🏛️ Ivan Ilioski is an expert public sector strategist and change management leader, specializing in national digitization, cybersecurity coordination, and regional innovation frameworks.

As the Special Advisor to the Minister at the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ivan plays a key role in implementing national digital initiatives, optimizing digital public services, and driving international cooperation projects. Leveraging a strong private-sector background in process improvement, Kaizen, and organizational change within global manufacturing firms, he bridges the gap between agile methodology and public administration. He brings crucial insights into the future of digital government, interoperability, and building resilient public service delivery systems.

We’re honoured to welcome him to BEYOND ! 🚀

📍 Athens
🗓 June 17–19 | Metropolitan Expo

🎟️ Join the conversation—register today! Link in bio. 👇

11/06/2026

Beyond Expo welcomes Helidoni Group as an official Innovation Partner.🤝

As a leading investment group actively supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and high-growth ventures, Helidoni Group plays a key role in strengthening the connection between capital and the startup ecosystem, helping shape the future of business and technology in Greece and beyond.🚀

As part of this collaboration, members and friends of Helidoni Group benefit from an exclusive 20% discount on Beyond Expo tickets by using the code: HELIDONI.🎟️

We look forward to welcoming the Helidoni Group community to Beyond Expo and to exchanging ideas with global leaders, innovators, and decision-makers shaping the next chapter of the digital economy.

📍 Athens
🗓 June 17–19 | Metropolitan Expo

🎟️ Join the vanguard of innovation.

11/06/2026

📣 Speaker Announcement | BEYOND 2026 📣

🌱 Alex Zitrides is a prominent impact investor and corporate strategist, dedicated to scaling early-stage ventures that address climate, circularity, and sustainable technologies.

As the Managing Director at Helidoni Group, Alex leads one of Greece’s most active impact investment funds, partnering with founders in precision agriculture, carbon markets, food innovation, and energy optimization. Simultaneously, as Managing Director of the Helidoni Foundation, he pioneers the steward-ownership model in Greece to support mission-driven organizations.

With over 25 years of leadership spanning telecom, media, utilities, and consulting, a background in Chemistry from NKUA, and an MBA from the University of Hull, he brings a unique blend of scientific and commercial expertise to the stage.

We’re honoured to welcome him to BEYOND ! 🚀

📍 Athens
🗓 June 17–19 | Metropolitan Expo

🎟️ Grab your tickets now.

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

📣 Speaker Announcement | BEYOND 2026 📣

⚡ Angelina Bintoudi is an award-winning deep-tech entrepreneur and researcher, dedicated to accelerating the global green transition through next-generation smart grid technology.

As the co-founder and CEO of Optimems, an elite spinoff recognized globally at Web Summit Vancouver and MIT StartSmart, Angelina leads the creation of advanced energy management solutions for microgrids.

With a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a PhD focus on fault-tolerant DC microgrids, she brings invaluable technical and entrepreneurial expertise to the stage on building resilient, future-proof energy infrastructure.

We’re honoured to welcome her to BEYOND ! 🚀

📍 Athens
🗓 June 17–19 | Metropolitan Expo

🎟️ Ready to shape the future?