Artificial Intelligence Takes Center Stage at “Beyond” Exhibition
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has set the stage for this year’s “Beyond” innovation and technology exhibition at the International Exhibition Center of Thessaloniki. Spanning three days filled with innovation, new technologies, and bright minds from Greece and abroad, the event is reshaping every aspect of our daily lives.
Expanded Exhibition with Global Participation
Launching tomorrow, April 25, the exhibition proudly hosts 275 exhibitors from 22 countries, 440 speakers, and a business event boasting over 200 participants. Five conference spaces with numerous events will amplify the experience, organized by TIF-HELEXPO, Be-Best, and Industry Disruptors Game Changers. Running until April 27, Beyond serves as a hub for over 500 scheduled meetings at the Matchmaking Event, including a distinctive AI Forum and the debut of Sophia the Robot in Thessaloniki, showcasing her remarkable capabilities.
Career Opportunities and Extensive Programming
On April 25 and 26, the Digital Governance Agency organizes a Career Day for 41 pure technology companies. The myriad of side events and conferences is further bolstered by 4 stages and a workshops area, as well as the 11th Technology Forum.
Greece’s Premier Digital Technology Event
TIF-Helexpo’s President, Tassos Tzikas, champions the exhibition as the country’s foremost event of its kind, steadily creating an influential digital transformation, technology, and innovation hub in Southeastern Europe. Echoing his sentiment, TIF-HELEXPO’s CEO, Kyriakos Pozrikidis, highlighted that Beyond now represents Greece’s largest discussion platform on digital technology and innovation, extending its influence across Southeast Europe.
Evangelos Charalambous, CEO of Be-Best, underlines Thessaloniki’s potential as a technology hub and notes this exhibition as a critical opportunity for businesses to remain competitive in today’s challenging tech market. Industry Disruptors Game Changers founder, Michalis Stangos, invites the business community to support Beyond, which has become the exhibition center of TIF-Helexpo.
Lastly, the regional innovation goals set by the Central Macedonian authorities aim to establish Thessaloniki as a center for innovation and technology, attracting new investments and establishing the city as a premier technology institution.
Addressing the Most Important Questions:
What is the “Beyond” Tech Exhibition?
The “Beyond” Tech Exhibition is a premier event hosted in the International Exhibition Center of Thessaloniki focusing on innovation and technology, with particular emphasis on artificial intelligence. The event includes exhibitors, speakers, and participants from around the world and features various events such as a business matchmaking event, an AI forum, career opportunities, and side conferences.
What are the goals of the event?
The event aims to foster digital transformation, technology, and innovation, positioning Thessaloniki and Greece as influential hubs within Southeastern Europe. It intends to create opportunities for networking, collaboration, and showcasing the latest trends and advancements in technology.
Key Challenges or Controversies:
One of the key challenges is to ensure that the technology advancements discussed and introduced at exhibitions like “Beyond” are accessible and beneficial to a wide range of industries and do not widen the digital divide. Another challenge may involve the ethical considerations in AI development and deployment, ensuring that innovations are created and implemented responsibly.
Advantages:
Hosting an exhibition like Beyond has several advantages:
– It may stimulate local and regional economies through increased business and investment opportunities.
– The event can serve as a platform for job creation and career advancement in the tech industry.
– It promotes the exchange of ideas and global trends, keeping participants at the forefront of innovation.
Disadvantages:
On the downside:
– There may be environmental concerns with hosting large-scale events, including carbon footprint and waste management issues.
– The focus on high-tech innovations might overshadow the need for addressing basic digital literacy and infrastructure issues.
– The event could predominantly cater to established businesses and startups with significant resources, potentially excluding smaller entities or those from less developed areas.
For individuals looking to explore more about the events and organizations involved or to possibly attend future exhibitions and innovation conferences, they can refer to the following links:
– TIF-HELEXPO
– Be-Best
– Industry Disruptors Game Changers
By hosting the Beyond exhibition, the city of Thessaloniki and the Central Macedonian authorities are actively working to attract new investments and talent, aiming to solidify the city’s status as a distinguished technology and innovation center.
The source of the article is from the blog procarsrl.com.ar