HETiA Highlights Participation at the Panorama of Entrepreneurship & Career Development 2026
The HETiA – Hellenic Emerging Technologies Industry Association participated in the Panorama of Entrepreneurship & Career Development 2026, one of Greece’s most prominent career and networking events, contributing to a high-impact panel discussion on:
“Career Opportunities in the Semiconductor & Microelectronics Industry”
The panel took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:00, at the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre.
As the largest multi-conference event of its kind in Greece, the Panorama serves as a dynamic platform that bridges academia, industry, and the next generation of talent, fostering dialogue around innovation, employability, and emerging career pathways in high-tech sectors.
The panel brought together leading voices from the semiconductor and microelectronics ecosystem:
- Emmanuel Zervakis, President of HETiA – Hellenic Emerging Technologies Industry Association & Hellenic Chips Competence Centre (HCCC), Chief Business Officer, ES Systems
- Charalampos Bakolias, Director Partnerships and Country Manager, Synopsys Inc; BoD Member, HETiA – Hellenic Emerging Technologies Industry Association; Executive Board Member, Hellenic Chips Competence Centre (HCCC)
- Christos Sotiriou, Professor, University of Thessaly; General Partner, Silicon Highway Technologies
- Paolo Fioravanti, CEO & Co-Founder, Circuits Integrated Hellas
Moderator: Yannis Rizopoulos, Tech Talks Central
The discussion focused on the accelerating growth of the semiconductor industry and its increasing strategic importance for Europe and beyond, highlighting the strong momentum of the Greek ecosystem. Particular attention was given to the expanding demand for specialized talent and the diverse career paths emerging across engineering, design, manufacturing, and innovation-driven roles.
The session opened with an overview of the Greek semiconductor landscape, highlighting its evolution into a dynamic and fast-growing ecosystem with increasing international visibility.
Building on this, the panelists shared insights on:
- The critical role of semiconductors as enabling technologies across sectors such as AI, telecommunications, automotive, and energy
- The skills and competencies required in a rapidly evolving technological environment
- The growing investment activity and opportunities for innovation within Greece
- The importance of aligning education and training with industry needs to support sustainable talent development
The Hellenic Chips Competence Centre (HCCC) was also highlighted as an important initiative supporting closer collaboration between research and industry, while contributing to the development of the sector’s future talent pool.
The session concluded with an engaging exchange with the audience, reflecting strong interest from students and young professionals eager to explore opportunities within the semiconductor and microelectronics field.
Through its participation, HETiA reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Greece’s high-tech ecosystem, fostering meaningful connections between industry and academia, and supporting the next generation of talent in shaping the future of technology.
