And just like that, AIF 2026 has begun.
Tonight, Thessaloniki welcomed the opening of the Aristotle Innovation Forum, a week dedicated to innovation, science, technology, culture and the ideas shaping tomorrow.
From dialogue and music to inspiring voices and shared ideas, this was only the beginning.
#aif2026 #ai #innovation #forum #thessaloniki
Biotech, fintech & AI at the same table.
The Aristotle Innovation Forum opens with its first event: “Bridging AMF with AIF”, a Special Public Session of the Senate of Aristotle University. Featuring George Yancopoulos, Stelios Papadopoulos, Elias Zerhouni, and Elias Mossialos. Four remarkable speakers, one powerful start.
#aif2026 #ai #innovation #fintech #biotech
The wait is over. AIF 2026 starts tonight!
The Aristotle Innovation Forum officially opens at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall, with actor Ieroklis Michailidis presenting the ceremony.
The evening will feature a welcome address by the Rector of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Professor Kyriakos Anastasiadis, alongside a special musical programme by the “Giannis Mantakas” Choir of AUTH, the Choral Workshop of the School of Music Studies, and the Choir of the 2nd Gymnasium & Lyceum of Pylaia.
A week of innovation, science and big ideas begins now.
Watch the livestream here:
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#aif2026 #ai #innovation #thessaloniki #international
Biotechnology. FinTech. AI.
Less than 12 hours remain until the official kick-off of the Aristotle Innovation Forum.
The future is being shaped by the people in this room.
As part of the Aristotle Innovation Forum, four internationally distinguished leaders in biotechnology, healthcare, health policy and innovation come together for a high-level public Senate session of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki on the future of science and technology.
Featuring:
George Yancopoulos, Co-founder, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Stelios Papadopoulos, Chairman of the Board of Biogen, Exelixis and Regulus Therapeutics
Elias Mossialos, Cheng Yu Tung Chair in Global Health at the London School of Economics
Elias Zerhouni, President of OPKO Health and former Director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health
A landmark public discussion on where science is heading, how innovation is transforming society, and what role universities must play in the age of biotechnology, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Watch the session live:
/live/1z8PC7lRSV0
📍 Alexandros Papanastasiou Ceremony Hall, Old Building of the Faculty of Philosophy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
📅 May 17, 2026
🕦 11:30–13:30
🎟️ Free entry
#AristotleInnovationForum #AUTH #AIF2026 #Innovation #Biotechnology FinTech AI Science Technology Healthcare AristotleUniversity
As Gold Sponsor of the Aristotle Innovation Forum (AIF) 2026, Piraeus organizes a discussion dedicated to youth entrepreneurship and startups through the Piraeus Startup Accelerator initiative, implemented within the framework of Piraeus’ Corporate Responsibility EQUALL. Drawing on real experiences from the 1st cycle of this programme, founders, investors and innovation leaders explore the path from idea to funding and the role of startups in shaping a dynamic innovation ecosystem in Greece.
Accelerating Innovation from Idea to Investment 📅 May 19 | 11:30–13:00 📍Pavilion 15, TIF
At the same time, AIF 2026 will host the discussion “Europe in an Uncertain Economic and Geopolitical Environment”, bringing together leading voices from government and institutional stakeholders, academia and the economy, including Minister of Rural Development and Food of Greece Margaritis Schinas, former European Commissioner for Employment and Social Affairs Anna Diamantopoulou, former Prime Minister and former President of the Hellenic Court of Audit Ioannis Sarmas, Piraeus Group Chief Economist Ilias Lekkos and Dean of Faculty of Law at AUTH Panagiotis Glavinis. The panel will be moderated by the President of the Board of Directors of AUTH Alumni Association Georgios Chatzitheofanous. Welcome address by the Rector of AUTH Kyriakos Anastasiadis.
Greece and Europe: Contemporary Challenges in a World of Constant Uncertainty 📅 May 22 | 19:00–20:30 📍 Emilios Riadis Hall, TIF
#aif2026 #auth #ai #innovation #thessaloniki
The future of aviation is ready for takeoff. ✈️
As the Official Air Carrier Sponsor of AIF 2026, AEGEAN brings the future of aviation and mobility to the stage.
A conversation between Dimitris Gerogiannis, CEO of AEGEAN, and AUTH Vice Rector of Research & Innovation Ioannis Rekanos on aviation, innovation and the technologies shaping the future of transport.
One stage. Two leaders. The future of mobility.
📍 Emilios Riadis Hall
🗓️ May 20 | 13:00–14:00
🎟️ Free entrance
#AIF2026 #Aviation #ai #Innovation #aegean
From NASA to AIF 2026. 🚀
Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, retired NASA astronaut and veteran of 5 Space Shuttle missions, is coming to Thessaloniki for a conversation on space, technology and the future beyond Earth.
Some events you just can’t miss.
#AIF2026 #thessaloniki #NASA #Astronaut #SpaceExploration
Right in the heart of Thessaloniki. Right where innovation belongs. 💡
📆 17-23 May
📍 Pavilion 15, TIF
🔗 https://aristotleforum.auth.gr
Free entrance.
#aif #innovation #ai #international #thessaloniki
What is the role of the next generation in global academic cooperation? Join us for an insightful session focusing on the international student experience, talent attraction, and building diverse, thriving campus communities.
📅 When: May 21, 2026 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
📍 Where: Auditorium I, AUTh Research Dissemination Center (KEDEA), Thessaloniki
#AUTh #VoicesOfTomorrow #Thessaloniki #HigherEducation #FutureOfCooperation StudentExperience EducationRefined
🚀 Από το Aristotle Innovation Forum… ως το Διάστημα.
Ο Νικόλαος Μιχαηλίδης, Καθηγητής της Πολυτεχνικής Σχολής του ΑΠΘ, μιλά για τη μοναδική ευκαιρία που ανοίγει το Forum: να φέρει την πανεπιστημιακή έρευνα, την καινοτομία και τη διεθνή εμπειρία σε έναν κοινό χώρο δημιουργίας.
Με αφορμή τη συνεργασία με την αστροναύτη @astronautdunbar και το @tamu , το AIF αναδεικνύει πώς η καινοτομία μπορεί να εμπνεύσει νέες γενιές να δουν τον κόσμο —και το μέλλον— διαφορετικά.
#AristotleInnovationForum #AUTH #Innovation #Research #SpaceExploration #Engineering #AristotleUniversity #AIF2026 #Thessaloniki #FutureMakers
Lights out and away we go… 🏎️⚡
The Aristotle Racing Team brings Formula Student energy to AIF 2026 with a race car designed, engineered and built entirely by students of Aristotle University.
From aerodynamics and performance to precision engineering and teamwork, this is where classroom knowledge meets race-day adrenaline.
Catch the live demonstrations and experience the future of motorsport innovation up close.
📍 Pavilion 15, HELEXPO
📅 May 17–23
🔥 Live demos: May 21 | 11:30 & 13:30
#aif #auth #motosport #racing #thessaloniki
