HETiA’s 6th Annual Emerging Tech Forum to Take Place on December 17, 2026, at Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens
The Hellenic Emerging Technologies Industry Association (HETiA) is pleased to announce the 6th edition of its flagship Emerging Tech Forum, taking place on Thursday, December 17, 2026, at Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens.
Under the theme “Convergence | Sovereignty | Growth – The Blueprint for Europe’s Tech Future,” this year’s Forum will bring together key stakeholders from industry, academia, government, and the investment community to explore the technologies and strategic priorities shaping Europe’s technological future.
Organized within the framework of the Hellenic Chips Competence Centre (HCCC), the Forum will place particular emphasis on the convergence of semiconductors and artificial intelligence, highlighting their growing importance for Europe’s competitiveness, technological sovereignty, and industrial development.
Forum Themes and Highlights
The programme will focus on four key thematic areas:
HCCC in Action – Moving from Strategy to Silicon: Greek national microelectronics strategy and incentives/funding
Following the HCCC’s action plan presented last year, this year, the ecosystem is ready to see the practical traction. This session will focus on the tangible services now available to Greek SMEs and startups.
Dual-Use Tech & Strategic Autonomy (Defense & Space)
Given Greece’s strategic geographical location with the momentum from the national small satellite program, and deep tech for defense and aerospace, remains a premier area for growth and funding.
The Intersection of Edge AI, Physical AI and Next-Gen Security
As generative AI matures, the heavy computation is moving rapidly from massive cloud data centers to the edge. This is a massive competitive advantage area for HETiA members specializing in low-power embedded systems and smart sensors.
The Deep Tech Talent Pipeline, Tech Transfer & Funding Strategies
At the HCCC Activation Days, workforce upskilling and research commercialization emerged as major talking points. A sustainable ecosystem requires a steady bridge between academic talent and targeted funding strategies, in line with other European countries, involving state funding tools, angel funding incentives and venture capital.
Save The Date
for the gathering of our ecosystem on December 17, 2026, in Grande Bretagne. Expect high-impact keynotes, policy dialogue, startup showcases, and an open call for collaboration across industry, academia, and investment.
About the Forum:
The Emerging Tech Forum aims to raise awareness of HETiA members among government officials and the public, discuss developments and challenges and propose strategies to leverage Greece’s competitive advantages in the global technology sector. The 6th edition of HETiA’s flagship deep tech forum returns this December, organized within the framework of the Hellenic Chips Competence Centre (HCCC). Taking place on December 17th in Athens, at the historic Hotel Grande Bretagne, this year’s Emerging Tech Forum will focus on the accelerating convergence of semiconductors and artificial intelligence — two forces redefining global competitiveness and digital sovereignty.
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