HETiA Participates in the inForum “Brain, Retain & Regain” Conference, June 2–3, 2025
The inForum “Brain, Retain & Regain” Conference took place on June 2–3, 2025, at the Library of the Hellenic Parliament (former Public Tobacco Factory) in Athens. Organized under the auspices of the President of the Hellenic Republic, the event brought together government officials, academics, business leaders and institutional representatives to discuss the phenomenon of brain drain and explore targeted actions for talent retention and repatriation.
Representing the Hellenic Emerging Technologies Industry Association (HETIA), Dr. Emmanouil Zervakis, President of HETiA, participated on June 3 as a keynote speaker in the session titled: “The Role of High-Tech Enterprises and the Defense Industry in Brain Regain.” The panel also included Mr. Nikolaos Papatsas, Vice President of the Hellenic Aerospace Security & Defense Industries Group (HASDIG), and Mr. Athanasios Potsis, President of the Hellenic Association of Space Industry (EBIDITE).
Keynote Session titled “The Role of High-Tech Enterprises and the Defense Industry in Brain Regain”
The discussion provided a comprehensive view of what it takes to build a resilient innovation ecosystem capable of attracting and retaining scientific talent. Within this context, Dr. Zervakis focused on the role of innovation and research as strategic drivers of brain regain. He emphasized the need for policy frameworks that support entrepreneurship, enable the growth of startups, and promote long-term investment in emerging technologies. His remarks also reflected HETiA’s broader efforts to support industrial growth and integrate advanced technologies across key sectors of the economy.
Dr. Emmanuel Zervakis – Keynote Session titled “The Role of High-Tech Enterprises and the Defense Industry in Brain Regain”
The session formed part of a wider conference agenda, which addressed ways to strengthen the connection between education, research, and industry, with the aim of creating high-quality employment opportunities, enhancing knowledge transfer, and supporting the development of a competitive and innovation-driven economy in Greece.
Keynote Session titled “The Role of High-Tech Enterprises and the Defense Industry in Brain Regain”
HETiA’s participation in the conference underscores its ongoing commitment to supporting national efforts that strengthen the innovation ecosystem, foster skilled employment opportunities, and promote the integration of emerging technologies as drivers of sustainable economic development.
