Triple Helix Roundtable Discussion

Triple Helix and smart specialization:
The next generation of entrepreneurship in Central Macedonia

The main goal of the discussion is to promote the European Policy of “Smart Specialization” through cooperation of the triple helix ecosystem (university, industry, government), as well as the development of specific innovation actions.

The event is under the auspices of the Ministry of Makedonia and Thrace, Alexander Innovation Zone, the Federation of Industries of Northern Greece and the Exporters' Association of Northern Greece.

The Minister of Makedonia and Thrace Mr. Theodoros Karaoglou will open the event.

The following triple helix delegates participate in the discussion:

• Dr Christos Vasilakos, General Secretary of Research and Technology, Ministry of Education
• Ms Tzelina Makrantonaki, Vice-Prefect  for New Technologies and Innovation – Prefecture of Central Makedonia
• Mr Ioannis Papadopoulos , CEO Attica Ventures, Chairmand HVCA, Coordinator for New Technologies and Innovation
• Prof Ioannis Chatzidimitriou, Rector of University of Makedonia
• Mr Dimitrios Lakasas, Chairman of the Alexander Innovation Zone and Chairman of the Exporter’s Association of Northern Greece.
• Dr. Christos E. Georgiou, Head of Documentation, Research and Studies Directorate, Federation of Industries of Northern Greece
• Prof Athanasios Konstantopoulos, Director of CERTH – Centre of Research and Technology for Hellas
• Prof Pericles Mitkas , Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Mr Nikos Zaharis, Director of SEERC – South-East European Research Centre

The event is open to the public.