Mr. Nicolaides moderated a high-level panel with Spyros Theodoropoulos, Chairman of SEV Hellenic Federation of Enterprises; Eleni Vrettou, CEO of Credia Bank; and Professor George Doukidis of the Athens University of Economics and Business.
The discussion focused on evolving dynamics between academic and technical career pathways, and the critical skills required to meet evolving workforce demands. Panellists emphasized the importance of equipping the next generation to make informed, future-ready career choices in an increasingly complex professional landscape.
Audience engagement was reinforced through a live poll designed to capture participants’ views on a fundamental question: What career path would you advise the next generation to follow? Using real-world contrasts - such as electrician or doctor, plumber or lawyer, aircraft engineer or professor - the poll invited the audience to choose between academic and technical careers, offering a clear snapshot of prevailing attitudes toward academic qualifications versus practical skills.
In the panel, moderated by journalist Manolis Kostidis, Mr. Nicolaides joined journalist Aris Portosalte and Nikolas Kolman, COO of Hemoglobe and President of the Zografeion Alumni Association, to discuss the future of the Greek community in Istanbul, focusing on the long-term vision of cultural continuity and community support, areas that PeopleCert has actively supported through various initiatives as part of its ESG programme.
PeopleCert’s Chief Corporate Development Officer, Eleni Nicolaidou, participated in the panel Beyond AI: The Next Wave of Technological Transformation, along-side Alvin Wang Graylin, Author and Digital Fellow at Stanford HAI; Vassilis Koutsoumpas, Digital Policy & AI Adviser at the Office of the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic; Sten-Kristian Saluveer, Strategic Advisor to the Tallinn Digital Summit, hosted by the Prime Minister of Estonia; and Alex Kotsopoulos, Partner at RSM Canada.
The discussion explored emerging technology trends beyond artificial intelligence, focusing on their broader implications for economies, policy, and society. Panellists highlighted the accelerating pace of innovation and the need for forward-looking strategies to navigate the next wave of digital transformation.
Mr. Nicolaides participated in Delphi Classics – Classics in Praxis, alongside Professor Eleanor Dickey, Professor Han Lamers, Professor Evelien Bracke, and Helena Walters, in a panel hosted by Eugenia Manolidou, Director of Elliniki Agogi – School of Ancient Greek.
The discussion explored the relevance of Classical studies in today’s world, focusing on modern approaches to teaching Greek and Latin, the historical impact of the Greek language on European thought, and the role of classical education in shaping future generations.
Panellists highlighted the value of Ancient Greek as a living language and its contribution to critical thinking, cultural literacy, and transferable skills, with an emphasis on engaging younger audiences through practical, contemporary methods.
