Unleash Al’s potential in
a 3-day innovation and collaboration event!
Participate and develop your proposal, based on the principles of digital technologies with the valuable support of mentors and experts from the tech industry.
AI Hackathon Greece
Code. Create. Innovate. | The biggest and first AI Hackathon in Greece
AI Hackathon Greece is the first AI-oriented Hackathon hosted by ACE AUEB, an incubator of a public university combining the academic methodology with the practical way of thinking and doing.
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Challenges
ACE AUEB, along with their trusted partners, brought together the most critical challenges regarding the technology of AI as a means to find innovative solutions. Below you may discover the 8 thematic areas of challenges that you are invited to address.
!You can either participate with your own idea or by applying for a Sponsor’s Challenge.
Education
Social Sensitivity & Accessibility
Fintech
Cybersecurity
Telecommunications
Retail & ECommerce
Entertainment
Sports Analytics
Education
Social Sensitivity & Accessibility
Fintech
Cybersecurity
Timeplan
You can now apply with your team, or solo to be a part of the biggest Al
Hackathon in Greece. Explore further to find out about the challenges, mentors
and prizes.
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greatest minds of the market and start hacking !!
Why apply?
If you’re wondering why you should apply, here are compelling reasons that make this Hackathon a must-attend event:
Validation of Ideas
If you’re a team with an AI-driven concept, this is your time to shine!Presenting your idea to a diverse group of people in the industry will give you feedback and refine your business model.
Skill Enhancement:
By working together on a time-constrained project, you will develop essential teamwork and communication skills while learning how to efficiently collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
Networking Opportunities
Participating in an AI Hackathon it’s a great way to expand your professional network and connect with like-minded individuals, including fellow entrepreneurs, developers, mentors, and industry experts.
Team Building
Hackathons provide an immersive learning experience where you can earn new coding techniques, explore cutting-edge AI technologies and broaden your knowledge base, while working on real-world challenges.
Experts
Trust the experts
These experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds are dedicated to fostering innovation, shaping proposals, and fostering an innovative mindset.
Alexandros Georgakakis
Kathimerini Group
CEO
iΚnowHealth & Convert Group
Demetris Iakovides
Dimitris Mousadakos is the CEO of Big Blue Data Academy, an institution dedicated to advancing careers in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and related fields through professional award-winning education programs. He is also the Director of Big Blue AI, where he leads the development of tailored AI solutions for organizations. With a proven track record as a seasoned Data Scientist, Dimitris has successfully delivered over 100 ML / AI projects, including PoCs and MVPs in Switzerland and Greece, and has been recognized as one of the Data Expert for 2024. Passionate about innovation and mentorship, he actively contributes to initiatives like AI hackathons, empowering individuals and teams to tackle real-world challenges with data-driven solutions. Dimitris holds a PhD in Physics from EPFL, Switzerland.
Dimitris Mousadakos
CEO / Director
Big Blue Data Academy / Big Blue AI
Elias brings 27+ years of experience in marketing research and insights-based consulting. He has been with Kantar for over 17 years, while being in his current role as Managing Director since 2019. He leads a talented team of experts and helps companies develop the marketing and customer strategies that shape their future. Elias is a Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) by CXPA and is passionate about helping organizations and brands to becoming more customer centric. He holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics (University of Patras, Greece) and an M.Sc. in Management Science & Operational Research (Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, UK).
Elias Manousos
Kantar Greece
George Daglas
Konstantinos Amplianitis
NTUA / VOLOGRAMS
Economist & Experienced Stock Broker with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry for more than 30 years.
He is Vice Chairman of Union- association AICatalyst- Athens/ www.aicatalyst.gr Skilled in Portfolio Management, Financial Risk, Risk Management, Banking, and Private Banking. Strong professional with an Economic &Finance degree, from University in Economics @ Law Athens.
Also he is Vice Chairman at Pasyfos solar- association Artificial Intelligence- Blockchain & digital banking enthusiast. He is a partner at www.eurocapital-partners.com
Thanos Markantonis
Katerina Pramatari is Professor at the Department of Management Science and Technology of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and scientific manager of the ACEin incubator of AUEB and the ELTRUN-SCORE research group. Since January 2018 she is Partner at Uni.Fund, a new venture fund in Equifund’s innovation window to support new startups and spinoffs. She has more than 100 publications in international journals, conferences and books with international publishers and has received multiple awards and scholarships.
She has worked at Procter & Gamble’s European Technology Centre in Brussels and Greece in the development of applications for marketing and sales. She has extensive experience and involvement in research activities related to business analytics and application of new technologies in supply chain and consumer support, as well as multiple innovation and entrepreneurship support activities.
Katerina Pramatari
Professor
Dr. Maria-Oraiozili Koutsoupia is the President of the National Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Personal Data and Digital Governance “Rythmisis”, established in 2022 in Athens.
She is a qualified lawyer in Greece and in Belgium, currently working in Brussels, in a top tier US law firm, focused on artificial intelligence and life sciences, healthcare and medical technologies.
Maria-Oraiozili holds a PhD in Public Law from the UoA Law School and three masters in law, one in public law, one in international legal studies and one in IP and Information, Communication and Technologies from the UOA and the KU Leuven Law Schools, respectively, while she has published numerous articles in the field of public law and digital healthcare. In her legal practice, Maria-Oraiozili advises life sciences and medtech clients on all EU and Greek law aspects of product lifecycle management including drugs and medical devices manufacturing, marketing and advertising, healthcare professionals interactions, market access and supply chains, advanced and biological therapies, artificial intelligence systems integration, data and digital health compliance.
Maria-Oraiozili Koutsoupia
Professor / Co-Founder and CEO
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki / RealMINT
Technology and Digital Transformation Executive with 15+ years of leadership experience driving digital transformation across diverse industries including Real Estate, Heavy Industry, FMCG, Shipping, and Retail. A trusted advisor, with a strategic mindset and proven ability to align Tech investments with core business goals.
Currently serving as Senior Director of Technology at LAMDA Development, leading technology strategy and innovation for The Ellinikon — Europe’s largest urban development project, LAMDA Malls, LAMDA Marins and LAMDA Development Corporate. Known for building and mentoring high-performance teams, managing complex programs, and delivering scalable, secure, and smart technology ecosystems.
Dimitris Kollias
Dr. Mina Marmpena is a Director in the Technology department at Grant Thornton Greece and Head of Innovation at the AI Center of Excellence, with more than 10 years of experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning. She designs and delivers end-to-end AI systems, from research and advanced prototyping to fully production-ready, scalable deployments, with expertise spanning MLOps, large-scale data architectures, and real-time analytics across sectors such as cybersecurity, industrial IoT, energy sustainability, and smart mobility. She also leads an AI & Data team within the AI CoE, driving innovation and technical excellence in applied AI.
She holds a PhD in Robotics and Machine Learning and combines deep technical knowledge with extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams. Her professional interests include AI ethics, responsible AI, and AI alignment, reflecting her commitment to building trustworthy and human-centric intelligent systems.
Mina Marmpena
Iosif is a visionary leader in Data Intelligence and AI Technology at Netcompany – Intrasoft, spearheading the Data Analytics and AI practice on both local and international fronts. As a core capability of the Enterprise Solutions team, his over 20 years of experience and his expertise drives advanced data management, visualization, predictive modeling and GenAI advancements, delivering scientific consulting and tech/analytics enabled applications to solve critical and complex business problems across diverse sectors such as energy, financial services, public sector, FMCG, supply chain, and health management.
Prior to joining Netcompany-Intrasoft, he held senior management positions focused on data analytics and AI in major organizations across Greece, the UK, and Southeastern Europe. His leadership has been pivotal in executing critical data management, data warehousing, Business Intelligence (BI), and ML/Predictive strategic transformation projects.
Data Intelligence and AI Technology Leader
Themos Stafylakis
Associate Professor
AUEB
Vasileios Kallaras
Founder & CEO
Advisable
Dimitra Spathoula is a business transformation and growth professional with extensive experience in the banking and financial services sector, spanning both commercial and innovation-driven roles.
She currently serves as a Senior Innovation Consultant at Eurobank Greece, where she focuses on innovation strategy, digital transformation, financial technology, and the development of new products and services. She leads and contributes to the design and delivery of innovation initiatives and pilot projects, collaborating with startups, technology providers, and R&D centers. Her work includes the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies, with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence and on translating innovation into measurable business value.
In parallel, she acts as an Operational Risk Partner, supporting the alignment of innovation and AI solutions with operational risk management and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Dimitra is actively involved as a mentor and judge in hackathons, accelerators, innovation programs, and is an engaged member of innovation communities and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
She holds academic qualifications in Educational Psychology and Business Administration, along with executive education in Corporate Entrepreneurship, FinTech & Digital Transformation, Services Globalization and Innovation Management.
Dimitra Spathoula
Senior Innovation Consultant
Marios Georgakopoulos is a business transformation and growth professional with over 20 years of experience across media, advertising, consumer brands, and financial services. Currently, he serves as Corporate Transformation Director at Politis Group, where he advises the CEO on strategy, leads venture investments and M&A initiatives, and drives the Group’s digital transformation, including the transition to Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) and data-driven audience platforms.
Previously, he served as Commercial & Marketing Director for Pizza Hut and KFC in Greece, delivering record sales growth, award-winning product launches, and large-scale digitalization of the customer journey. He also led the Asset Management Department at Bank of Cyprus, driving a sixfold increase in active investments in international mutual funds by developing an innovative digital tool for personalized investment proposals (FAST).
His diverse background combines corporate strategy, deal execution, and hands-on commercialization, with leadership of business initiatives across sectors such as QSR, asset management, ride-hailing, gaming, and B2C applications.
Marios Georgakopoulos
Electrical and Computer Engineer with a PhD in Mobile Communications from the National Technical University of Athens and over 30 years of experience across the Telecommunications and Energy sectors. He has held various senior management roles in Technology Strategy, Product Development, Customer Experience and Digital & AI Transformation.
He brings strong expertise in the design, delivery and operation of the technology solutions, with a consistent focus on customer experience across both retail and business markets.
Currently leading the Research and Innovation division of PPC, he is responsible for shaping an innovation framework that bridges Energy & Sustainability, Digital & AI and Business Transformation.
Ioannis Markoulidakis
Research & Innovation Director
PPC S.A.
Electrical and Computer Engineer with an MBA from the University of Piraeus and over 20 years of experience in Data Strategy, Business Intelligence and Digital Transformation across the Energy, Gaming and Technology sectors.
As Director of Digital Data Management (Chief Data Officer) at PPC S.A., he leads the Group’s Data and AI Transformation, shaping PPC’s data strategy, governance and architecture to enable innovation, efficiency and evidence-based decision making across the organization. His current focus includes advancing AI adoption, strengthening data governance and security, developing enterprise-wide analytics capabilities, and supporting new subsidiaries and business units in building sustainable data and AI practices.
Director of Digital Data Management
PPC S.A.
Prizes & awards
FIRST PLACE
SECOND PLACE
2,500 €
THIRD PLACE
1,500 €
Our sponsors
Diamond Sponsor 2026
Diamond Sponsor represents the beacon of innovation, supporting greatly the AI Hackathon with premium benefits and steadfast dedication to the advancement of technology.
PPC (ΔΕΗ) was founded in 1950 and has been listed on the Athens Stock Exchange since 2001. It is the leading electricity generation and supply company in Greece, with activities in the generation, distribution and sale of electricity to consumers. It is the largest electricity supplier in Greece, serving approximately 5.6 million customers throughout the country.
Gold Sponsors 2026
Gold sponsors stand at the forefront of innovation, supporting the AI Hackathon with exclusive benefits and unwavering commitment to advancing technology.
Official Air Carrier
Silver Sponsors 2026
Silver sponsors play a vital role in empowering participants with extra perks and resources, driving creativity and collaboration during the AI Hackathon.
Startup Tier Sponsors 2026
Startup Tier Sponsor contributes to AI Hackathon by providing support and opportunities for participants to showcase their skills and expertise.
In Kind Sponsors 2026
Our In Kind Sponsors contribute to the AI Hackathon by providing the essentials needed to fuel AI-creativity.
Grand Media Sponsor
Media Sponsors 2026
Greet the coordinators
The Athens University of Economics and Business and the Athens Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation are here to provide a strong foundation to support the AI Hackathon and its participants in their pursuit of groundbreaking ideas and technological advancements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore our Frequently Asked Questions to find answers to common queries about AI Hackathon Greece. Whether you have questions about the event details, rules, or logistics, you’ll find the information you need in this organized Q&A resource.
An Al Hackathon is an event where participants work usually in teams to develop an innovative Artificial Intelligence (Al) solution within a limited time frame, which in this case comes to a 3 – day timeline. It encourages collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving using Al technologies.
The AI Hackathon is open to both individuals and teams of 2 to 6 individuals with varying levels of expertise, including students, developers, data scientists, and AI enthusiasts.
Registration details and deadlines will be provided on our website. You can register as an individual or team through the Application Form.
You’ll need your own laptop and any specific software or tools you prefer for AI development.
While prior AI experience is helpful, it’s not mandatory. Throughout the AI Hackathon we encourage learning and collaboration, and mentors will be available to assist you.
No, the AI Hackathon is completely free to participate.
We generally encourage participants to start fresh with new ideas and projects during the AI Hackathon’s implementation as it promotes fairness and innovation. However, should you have an idea or ongoing project that you think could fit one of the challenges you should not exclude it.
Event-formulated or pre-existing teams will be evaluated during the third and final day of the AI Hackathon. In general, judges will be called to evaluate the presented projects based on factors such as creativity, technical complexity, real-world applicability, and presentation. Specific criteria will be provided during the event.
Yes, mentors will be available during the second and third day of the AI Hackathon to assist participants with technical challenges, provide guidance and answer questions.
Yes, all participants are expected to adhere to the code of conduct as defined by the organizers of the AI Hackathon which promotes a respectful and inclusive environment. Violations may result in disqualification from the event. The Code of Conduct that outlines expectations for behaviour during the event is as follows:
1. Inclusivity and Respect: We are committed to providing an inclusive and respectful environment for all participants. Treat all attendees, organizers, judges, and sponsors with respect, regardless of their background, experience, or expertise.
2. Collaborative Environment: Embrace the spirit of collaboration and open exchange of ideas. Encourage teamwork and support your fellow participants.
3. Professional Behaviour: Maintain professional behaviour throughout the event. Harassment, discrimination, or any form of disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated.
4. Ethical AI: Promote ethical practices in AI development and use. Do not engage in activities that could lead to harmful consequences or ethical dilemmas.
5. Privacy and Consent: Respect the privacy and consent of other participants. Do not capture, share, or distribute photos, videos, or personal information without obtaining permission.
6. Code and Project Sharing: Teams are encouraged to share their code and projects with the community. However, respect intellectual property rights and clearly attribute the work of others when necessary.
8. Reporting Concerns: If you witness or experience any violations of this code of conduct, report them to the event organizers or staff immediately. We take all reports seriously and will address them promptly.
9. Consequences: Violations of this code of conduct may result in warnings, disqualification from the event, or removal from the premises, depending on the severity of the violation. The decision of the event organizers is final.
10. Safety and Well-being: We prioritize the safety and well-being of all participants. Any actions that jeopardize safety, security, or the overall well-being of attendees will not be tolerated.
By participating in the AI Hackathon event, you acknowledge your understanding of and agree to abide by this code of conduct. We are committed to creating a positive and productive environment for everyone involved.
You can regularly check the website as well as the provided social media of the organizers for important announcements, changes, and information.