HETiA Records Strong and Multi-Layered Media Impact at the 5th Emerging Tech Forum
Hellenic Emerging Technologies Industry Association (HETiA) recorded a particularly strong and diversified media presence following the successful organization of the 5th Emerging Tech Forum, further reinforcing its role as a key institutional actor in Greece’s public dialogue on innovation, emerging technologies and strategic technological autonomy.
During the period December 2025 – January 2026, HETiA and the initiatives presented through the 5th Emerging Tech Forum generated close to 200 media references, spanning a wide range of communication channels, including online and print media, radio and television. Media attention peaked during and immediately after the Forum, reflecting strong journalistic interest in both the strategic themes addressed and the policy-oriented discussions hosted by HETiA.
Media coverage focused on a wide range of issues discussed at the Forum, including:
- Greece’s positioning within the European semiconductor and microelectronics ecosystem,
- the establishment of the first Greek Chips Competence Centre,
- cybersecurity, digital resilience and skills development,
- space technologies and satellite systems,
- deep-tech entrepreneurship, innovation financing and patents,
- artificial intelligence, quantum computing and smart energy systems.
Within this broader context, contributions from policymakers, academics and industry representatives reflected the multi-dimensional character of the discussions.
Lazaros Tsavdaridis underlined the importance of national coordination and public–private collaboration for the development of Greece’s semiconductor strategy and the reinforcement of technological sovereignty.
His intervention emphasized the need for a coherent national framework aligned with European industrial policy priorities and long-term technological planning.
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Helio Fernández Téllez highlighted the European Union’s strategic efforts to strengthen the fabless semiconductor ecosystem, emphasizing the need to reduce design complexity and accelerate time-to-market for startups and SMEs. (🔗 Link)
Thomas Skordas and Eleftherios Kritikos referred to the strategic opportunities emerging for Greek companies within the European digital and semiconductor policy framework, emphasizing innovation, scale-up potential and cross-border collaboration. (🔗 Link)
Angelos Tsakanikas stressed the growing economic contribution of the semiconductor sector to the Greek economy, while pointing to the critical role of high-quality human capital. (🔗 Link)
Emmanuel Zervakis referred to the strategic importance of semiconductors and microchips for Greece’s technological positioning and long-term competitiveness, while highlighting the role of public–private cooperation and the investment potential of the Greek semiconductor ecosystem. (🔗 Link)
At the same time, speakers such as Michalis Bletsas and Sokratis Katsikas focused on cybersecurity challenges, skills gaps and digital resilience, highlighting the human factor as a key pillar of technological-preparedness.Representatives from industry and innovation bodies also addressed issues related to space technologies, deep-tech entrepreneurship, patent financing and the transition towards emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
These perspectives were further enriched through interviews and statements by policymakers, academics, industry leaders and institutional representatives, forming a multi-dimensional narrative around technology policy, innovation and long-term competitiveness.
Overall, the volume, diversity and consistency of media coverage confirm HETiA’s growing role as a trusted platform for strategic dialogue on emerging technologies. The 5th Emerging Tech Forum further consolidated its position as a reference point for technology, innovation and policy discussions in Greece, with visibility extending well beyond the event itself.
