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Welcome to the 9th edition of #Techincider!

It's summertime again, with heatwaves blazing across the city. The heat opens up outdoor events, and the Athens tech ecosystem is buzzing with activity. Make sure not to miss the Taratsa Drinks by Big Pi Ventures next week.

Summer also brings an abundance of cultural and art events. Here are our top six recommendations:

1. The AI_ducation Festival by the Onassis Foundation, from July 4-5, 2024, focuses on integrating artificial intelligence into education. The event features workshops, presentations, and discussions aimed at empowering educators with AI tools to enhance teaching practices.

2. Experience Giuseppe Verdi's "Otello" at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall. This captivating opera, filmed at the Vienna State Opera, will be screened on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 8:30 PM in the Megaron Garden. Admission is free with an entry ticket.

3. Release Athens Festival 2024 brings an exciting lineup of artists to Athens this summer. Highlights include performances by Cannons on July 6, Thievery Corporation & Black Pumas on July 9, and Massive Attack.

4. Join an unforgettable evening with Sting at the Athens Epidaurus Festival. The iconic artist will perform live at the Panathenaic Stadium on June 30, 2024.

5. Experience the Buena Vista All Stars live at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC). Enjoy the vibrant sounds of Cuban music from the legendary ensemble on July 15, 2024.

6. For the kids: The Eugenides Foundation offers a variety of programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Enjoy the summer and all the wonderful events it brings!

Weekly Roundup

Masdar and GEK TERNA Strike Landmark €3.2bn Deal: UAE Renewables Champion to Acquire Greece’s TERNA ENERGY. Learn more.

#40under40GR2024: Rewarding 40 Entrepreneurs Under 40 Who Innovate and Stand Out. Learn more.

PwC Greece Named Microsoft Partner of the Year 2024. Learn more.

VentureGarden and Alpha Bank Join Forces to Support Female Entrepreneurs. Learn More.

Workearly Greece by Reatcode Group Secures €1.1 Million Investment from Metavallon VC. Learn more.

Viva.com Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Germany for Merchants' Contactless Payments. Learn more.

Schneider Electric Celebrates 25 Years: Odyssea Named Winners from Europe for the 'Youth Innovation For A Sustainable Future' Campaign. Learn More.

Healthcare: Last Chance to Join the Innovative SymbIASIS Acceleration Program by EIT Health in Collaboration with Archimedes - Center for Innovation. Learn more.

Web3: Call for Applications for ReFi Talents: An 18-Week Mentoring Program Empowering Talent for Leadership in the Regenerative Finance Space. Learn more.

Looking to Receive a €150,000 Ticket? Enroll in DayOne, a 6-Week Founder Program by Genesis Ventures, Tailored for Startups Seeking Their First Institutional Investment and Global Growth. Learn more.

The BioRural Online Open Call for Southeastern Europe: Inviting Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Researchers, and Start-Ups to Propose Their Bio-Based Solutions. Learn more.

Are You a Marketplace Startup? Stand a Chance to Receive a €1M Investment for Your Company at The Marketplace Conference Berlin. Learn more.

Things Worth Reading, Listening and Watching

Innovative Greeks Talks with Marco Veremis: Featuring Odisseas Athanasiou, CEO of LAMDA Development S.A. Watch here.

Expert Talks with Socrates Charisis: Mastering Your UX Craft. Read here.

"A lot of our sales now are driven by getting ready for AI and building a digital core," by Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture. Watch here.

OTE Group's Sustainability Report 2023: Embracing Change for a Better World. Read here.

Season 5 of Outliers by Endeavor Greece with Antonis Malaxianakis, Founder of Harbor Lab. Watch here.

Applying Product Management Principles to People Operations by Elena Markou, People Growth Lead at Skroutz. Read here.

Financial Stability and Prosperity – The Key Lies in Education and Insurance. Output from the 9th Delphi Economic Forum. Read here.

Does Motherhood Fit in Your CV? by Mary Kanellopoulou, #weLEADER and Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Stanton Chase Athens. Read here.

Events, Meetups, Seminars and Conferences

Gen Z Summit: Seizing the Moment by Delphi Economic Forum and WeFor. Saturday, June 29, 2024. Register here.

European Dynamics – Coding Bootcamp for Junior Java/Angular Developers organized by Code.Hub. A 120-hour, five-week hands-on program. Learn more.

HR in Action Conference 2024 by Boussias Events on Tuesday, July 2. Register here.

“Discover China” Informational Event organized by SEV, EBEA, Enterprise Greece, and SEVE on Tuesday, July 2. Register here.

Taratsa Drinks by Big Pi Ventures. Tuesday, July 2. Register here.

The 6th e-Commerce Logistics Summit organized by the Greek e-Commerce Association on Tuesday, July 2. Register here.

28th Annual Economist Government Roundtable: Spiraling Through the Conflicts in Search of Opportunities. July 2-4. Register here.

EnvolveXL Demo Day: 5 Teams Compete to Claim Further Funding of Up to €200,000 on Wednesday, July 3. Learn more.

Delfi Properties x Barratt London Real Estate: Unlock Exclusive Investment Opportunities and Expert Insights 3 & 4 July. Register here.

Archimedes' Workshop on the Foundations of Modern AI, July 3-4. Register here.

Driving Teams to Success by The Deloitte Academy, July 3-4. Register here.

Webinar: Five Ways to Build a Strong Sales Team by Sale Initiative on Thursday, July 4. Register here.

Networking Thursdays with Endeavor Greece on Thursday, July 4. Register here.

#Worldofwork Webinars by Randstad: Trends in HR Technology Industry on Thursday, July 4. Register here.

Seminar: ATHEX Academy: Investment Relations (Level 1), July 4 & 11. Register here.

Virtual Panorama for Entrepreneurship & Career on Friday, July 5. Register here.

AdvantAge Days: Online Training Courses for Professionals Over 50 by KPMG. July 5-6. Register here.

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