Beyond 2025: Dynamic participation of EKT in the largest digital technology and innovation meeting

The International Exhibition of Digital Technology and Innovation - BEYOND 2025, titled "AI Reality Bites," successfully concluded with high participation and numerous significant events, held from April 4-6, 2025, at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition center in Athens. The National Documentation Centre (EKT) had a dynamic presence at BEYOND 2025, participating in the public dialogue about the challenges and opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence, while highlighting the organisation's contribution to digital transformation and support for the Greek innovation and technology ecosystem.

ΕΚΤ actively participated in the exhibition at the Ministry of Digital Governance's booth. Additionally, Dr. Kyriakos Tolias, Director of EKT, participated in a special event-discussion on Artificial Intelligence organized by the Innovation Business Observatory (IBO) of Crete Region, as well as in a PCG/AWS event about the benefits of using AI assistants. During the exhibition, he presented two Greek ICT Awards to companies that stood out for their innovation. Finally, Anastasia Sarchosoglou, Innovation Consultant, Enterprise Europe Network Hellas, EKT, participated in a special event on "New Technologies in the Agri-food Sector."

After four successful events in Thessaloniki, the fifth consecutive BEYOND with the theme "AI Reality Bites" was hosted in Athens. The International Exhibition - BEYOND represents the premier meeting point for the region's brightest minds, most innovative companies, and cutting-edge technologies.

From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, the exhibition serves as a networking hub, facilitating knowledge exchange and practical experience with pioneering innovations. BEYOND's goal was to promote collaboration and exchange of knowledge and ideas among participants and to enhance the development of innovative technologies and business opportunities.

BEYOND 2025 focused on addressing the practical and sometimes harsh realities of artificial intelligence as it becomes integrated into various aspects of society.

EKT at the Ministry of Digital Governance booth

Throughout the exhibition, EKT maintained an active presence at the Ministry of Digital Governance booth - along with other supervised entities of the Ministry, such as the Hellenic Cadastre, GRNET, the Hellenic Space Center, Information Society, and IDIKA, informing visitors about the organization's activities and services. Specifically, the EKT activities presented at the exhibition covered:

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