Theme: ATOM

Walking closer to the centre of the material world, it appears. But, if we try to reach it, it disappears. We consider that we hold it in our hands but it can get away, run in endless orbits, cross the centuries, reject theories, be hidden in the unknown, giving life to the human curiosity. But, what is this? It is called the Atom. The one that can not be intersected. Humans, after all, are used to finding “impossible” anything that can not be easily accomplished. Therefore, Atom. Unknown as the human existence. Unfulfilled like the big dreams. Immortal in its mortality.

Alexandroupolis
Λεωφ. Δημοκρατίας
Αλεξανδρούπολη, Evros, 681 00
Greece

Achilleas Gravanis

Professor of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Crete

Achilleas Gravanis is a Professor of Pharmacology at the School of Medicine at the University of Crete. Graduated from the University of Athens. He got a Ph.D. in Pharmacology at the University of Paris. He worked as a researcher at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Today, he works as a researcher in IMBB-FORTH. In addition, he is an affiliated Research Professor in the Center of Drug Discovery at Northeastern University (Boston). Neurobiology is one of his main research interests at this period, while he is working on “ human brain on-a-chip” project.

Alexandros Theodoridis

Co-Founder at Boroume

Alexandros Theodoridis is a Co-Founder and active member of the non profit organization “Boroume”. In the past, Alexandros worked in the private and public sector in Greece, as well as, abroad while being an active volunteer for various organizations and initiatives such as the Greek Rescue Team and the Youth Entrepreneurship Association. He is a Marshall Memorial Fund Fellow, a member of the Ethelon Board of Directors and a member advisory board of Vouliwatch. Alexandros holds a M.A. degree from the University of Munich (Politics, Sciences, Macroeconomics, International Law) and a M.Sc. from the London School of Economics.

Alexia Kotsi

Co-Founder & CMO at Funkmartini

Alexia Kotsi is a Co-Founder of Funkmartini, the first online beauty services platform in Greece. She has a remarkable career in the field of Marketing and Communication (Le Spot Production) and she has directed great campaigns for well-known companies such as MTV, Beefeater, Nokia, and Google. Alexia Kotsi is a member of Up Greece Tourism Campaign, constant innovator & Chapter Leader Travel Massive Athens. Currently, she is working as CMO at Funkmartini aiming to change the online beauty services experience.

Dimitris Karypidis

Paralympic Swimmer

Dimitris Karypidis is a Paralympic and World Champion Swimmer. He is a member of the National Swimming Team of people with disabilities, as well as, a member of the National Paralympic Swimming Team. He is a Vice President of the athletic club “Irodikos” and a member of the management board of the non profit organization “Perpato”. Additionally, he is a Motivational Speaker aiming to familiarize the world with the term disability and inspire people with his personal experience.

Giorgos Pierros

Journalist

Giorgos Pierros studied Media and Computer Science. He participated in research projects concerning collaborative journalism and the power of social media in spreading news. He has worked as a press representative in the International Cinema Festival for children and teenagers taking place in Olympia .In addition, he has worked in many websites such as “protagon.gr” and “Metarithmisi” as well as in many newspapers as political author. He presents the daily TV show “Briefing” in Action.24 and he covers the political news in the show “Evening Report”. He works in the website “Dailypost.gr”, too.

Ioannis Somalakidis

President WRO Hellas, President STEM Education Hellas

Mr. Ioannis Somalakidis is a physicist, as well as the president of WRO Hellas, which he founded on 2009 in collaboration with some of Greece’s most prominent academics in the fields of mechanical engineering and robotics. Leading WRO Hellas with passion ever since, Mr. Somalakidis has actively and crucially contributed towards the introduction of STEM and educational robotics in Greece, with the support of an ever-growing volunteering team which currently counts more than 130 educators and academics from all over the country.

Marianthi Fragopoulou

Nuclear Physicist, CEO at HERADO

Marianthi Fragopoulou is a Nuclear Physicist. She graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has a great career in the field of radiation, medical physics and neurons measurement. She has invented an innovative system for radiation measurement and has found her own company named HERADO. She is also collaborating with important research organizations such as NASA and DLR.

Nandia Kondogeorgi

Actress, Singer

Nandia Kondogeorgi is an actress and singer with great experience in musical theater. She graduated from the Greek National Academy of dramatic arts (National Theatre) and also studied Law in University of Athens. She attended courses at Harvard University focused on acting, musical theater and creativity. She has also studied dancing (modern and jazz-I.S.T.D) and music (piano and singing). Also, she has a bachelor in opera and musical theater singing. She speaks English and German. In 2014, she was nominated for Melina Mercouri award (highest award for young actors) for her performance as Mary sunshine in “Chicago”.

Therapon Fakas

Life & Business Coach

Therapon Fakas was born in Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering of Democritus University of Thrace. He worked for many years in the private constructions’ sector. He has successfully completed the program “Certificated in Coaching” of Athens Coaching Institute and founded the website apiron.gr through which he motivates and inspires people and businesses to discover their own inner voice. He presents the radio show “Coach the day”, the first radio show dedicated to personal development. His favorite motto is “Obstacles will either prevent you or define you”.