HETiA Participates in Panorama Entrepreneurship & Career Development’s “Career Paths” Event
Hellenic Emerging Technologies Industry Association (HETiA) participated in the online event “Career Paths“, held on 8 July 2026 as part of the Panorama Entrepreneurship & Career Development, one of Greece’s leading career development initiatives connecting students, graduates and professionals with academia and industry.
Dr. Emmanuel Zervakis, President of HETiA & Chief Business Officer at ES Systems, participated as a featured speaker in the session “What Career Paths Are Available for Physicists?”
Drawing on his personal academic and professional journey, Dr. Zervakis shared the reasons that led him to study Physics, the educational and career choices that shaped his professional path, and the valuable lessons he gained throughout his career. He also reflected on the importance of remaining open to new opportunities, continuously developing new skills, and embracing lifelong learning in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
The session explored the broad range of career opportunities available to physics graduates, highlighting the growing demand for talent in semiconductors, advanced technologies, research and innovation. Through their diverse professional experiences, the speakers encouraged young scientists to pursue interdisciplinary career paths and embrace the opportunities emerging across industry and academia.
The panel also featured:
- Nikolaos Teilach, Senior Manager – Transactions & Advisory, doAdvice
- Philip Koliopanos, Astrophysicist & Data Scientist, Uni Systems S.M.S.A.
- Stavros Kaperonis, Assistant Professor – UX | UI designer expert, Department of Communication, Media and Culture, Panteion University
- Eleftherios Tzanis, Medical Physicist, Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Medicine, University of Crete
The discussion was moderated by Dimitris Sampsonidis, Career Counsellor, Keynote Speaker and one of the most influential Greek professionals on LinkedIn.
A key takeaway from the discussion was that Greece has developed a dynamic and rapidly growing high-tech ecosystem, bringing together both multinational technology companies and innovative Greek enterprises operating across semiconductors, artificial intelligence, microelectronics and other emerging technology sectors. As this ecosystem continues to expand, highly skilled scientists and engineers can increasingly pursue rewarding careers in Greece, contributing to cutting-edge innovation while remaining connected to the country’s growing technology landscape. Participants were also encouraged to explore current career opportunities through the HETiA Jobs Portal, which features vacancies from leading companies across Greece’s high-tech ecosystem.
HETiA remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote knowledge sharing, strengthen the links between academia and industry, and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers to pursue careers in emerging technologies and innovation.
