29 & 30 October– Technopolis, Athens

Enabling Talent. Transforming Tomorrow.

Skill Up Forum 2025

A two-day event designed to inspire, equip, and connect ambitious professionals, eager to grow, pivot and elevate their careers to the next level.

Gain practical skills
AI, digital tools, leadership and innovation

Connect with
industry leaders, innovators and peers
who can open doors

Learn from
real-life experiences, case studies
and actionable insights

Leave with
clear next steps — not just inspiration

Designed for

Hands on Experts

- Sharpen your skills, stay ahead of industry trends, and gain actionable insights.
- Exchange ideas and build connections with experts and ambitious peers.

Doers → Managers

- Step into leadership with confidence and learn from those who’ve made the move.
- Expand your network with peers ready for the next level.

Managers → Leaders

- Move from managing to inspiring teams and driving real impact.
- Connect with executives and peers who can open doors and share strategies.

C-Suite & Directors

- Engage in forward-thinking discussions on business, tech, and leadership.
- Strengthen your strategic network and spot rising talent.

Entrepreneurs & Freelancers

- Access tech tools, trends, and insights to scale smarter.
- Network with investors, innovators, and potential collaborators.

Career Changers

- Gain clarity and guidance from professionals who’ve pivoted successfully.
- Explore opportunities and meet people who can connect you to your next step.

Meet the Speakers

Peter Economides

Brand Strategist, FelixBNI

Yiannis Kalogerakis

Culture Architect | CEO JMK | President IUPT

Niki Kerameus

Minister of Labour and Social Security

Michalis Konstantoulakis

Director of BI & Insights, efood

Haris Lalatsis

Market Analyst, ierax analytix

Stavros Theodoratos

Director Digital Acquisition & MarTech, Public Group

Steve Vranakis

Co-founder, Catalytic Creative & Strategy Studio

Katerina Sourouni

National Technology Officer, Microsoft

Eleftheria Zourou

Founder, CEO, Doctoranytime

Pavlos Pantazopoulos

Journalist TV Presenter, Naftemporiki TV

Olga Kafetzopoulou

General Secretary for Vocational Education, Training and Lifelong Learning Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports

Zoe Fragou

Organisational Psychologist, FragoulousMinds

Alexios Vandoros

Entrepreneur

Dimitris Kleftakis

President, AIMS International, Managing Partner Greece

Elina Diamantaki

Senior Head of Learning and Development, Kaizen Gaming

Stephanos Hadjiraptis

Country Manager, Greece, Hemmersbach

Filippos Zakopoulos

Managing Partner, Found.ation

Antonis Angelakis

Principal BI Consultant, SevenRedLines

Rena Kalogianni

Business Consultant & Leadership Coach, Krataion Consulting

Stefanos Karagos

Lead Instructor & Senior AI Strategy Consultant, CAIO Group (wearecaio.com)

Spyros Tsoukalas

Co-Founder, Technology without Borders, Researcher in the field of No Code

Ioannis Arampatzis

Head of Finance, BAT

Katerina Moschou

Founder & Managing Partner, Human2Human

Ioanna Vompiri

Global People & Culture Director, Census

Apostolia Tekidou

Senior Consultant @ Business Pathways

Sofia Argiti

Data & AI Specialist, IBM

Yiannis Imelos

Co-Founder, CEO, linq

Dimitrios Roumeliotis

Senior HRBP Operations @ Boehringer Ingelheim

Lina Valmas

HR Consultant

Nikos Polidis

GrowPlay® Trainer | Experiential Learning, Leadership, Team Development & Lego Serious Play

Markos Mandes

GrowPlay® Trainer | Whole Brain Thinking®, Team Development & Personal Growth

Konstantinos Amplianitis

Co-founder of Volograms, Research Scientist, University College Dublin

Tolis Lafkas

Field coordinator, Summit

Spyros Akrivos

Learning Executive

Effie Toli

Enterprise Agility Coach, OTE

Anastasia Karagkiozoglou

Head of Talent Strategy, linq

Alexandros Kossivas

Chief Customer Officer & Partner, Sleed

Dimitrios Dimakopoulos

CoFounder & CEO, Happy Online

Dimitris Mitroulis

Project Manager, Krataion Consulting

Dimitris Papadakis

Product & Innovation Manager, ReDataset

Paris Dimitrakopoulos

Copilot Senior Technology Specialist at Microsoft Greece, Cyprus and Malta

Giannis Anastasopoulos

Upper Education Lead | Greece, Cyprus, Malta & Adriatics | Microsoft, Europe South

Vassilis Koutsoumpas

Digital Policy and AI Adviser at the Office of the Prime Minister of Greece

Aggelina Afaroglou

Graphic Designer, Starttech Ventures & Co-Founder, Variegata

Maria Gabriella Anangnostopoulos

COO, Envolve Entrepreneurship

Maria Themeli

Communication Stategist, Themeli Communications

Kostas Kefalakis

Chief Customer Engagement Officer & Head of Cyprus at Roche (Hellas) SA

Souzana Theodoridou

Managing Director, Business Pathways

Antonis Papadopoulos

"Head of Growth & Strategic Partnerships, Break-Even Consulting "

Nicolas Karidis

Program Manager, The People's Trust

Alexandros Nousias

Managing Director, Envolve Entrepreneurship

Katerina Valsamidi

Performance & Leadership Coach | Learning & Development Specialist

Grigoria Artsanou

Senior Learning & Development Professional, Kaizen Gaming

Dr. Christina Konstantinidou

General Manager, BCA College

Dr. Fay Makantasi

Research Director, diaNEOsis

Dimitris Oikonomou

Co-founder of the think tank Re-public – Economist

Alexandros Koudounas

Country Manager, Greece & Cyprus, IWG

Maria Kouneli

Head of Employer Branding & Growth, linq

Konstantinos Kissas

Business Development & Operations Director, Envolve Entrepreneurship

Dimitris Tsingos

Co-Founder, President & CEO, Epignosis Learning Technologies

Othon Tzobras

Founder, Refine AI Consulting

Panos Mantas

Co- Founder & CEO, Coinbux

Pavlos Stampoulidis

Psychometric Solutions Director

Lefteris Katsiadakis

Co-founder & CEO, Panathenea

Nick Gonios

Global VP, Partners Ecosystem, Epignosis

Theo Panaritis

Implenetation Manager, Epignosis

Vassia Varsaki

Senior Consultant, Business Pathways

Marialena Kanaki

Content Marketing Manager, Epignosis

Alekos Lidorikis

Journalist, Amna

Supported by

Premium Partners

Partners

Supporters

Under the Auspices of

Media & Community Partners

See how 400+ professionals experienced Skill Up 2024

Discover the Fields of Discussion

Technology

From emerging tools to transformative innovations—explore the technologies driving the next wave of change

AI & Data

Explore how AI and Data are transforming our day-to-day working patterns

Digital Skills

Master the digital skills that unlock opportunities in an ever-evolving workplace

ESG

Dive into the strategies driving sustainable growth, responsible business, and positive impact

Entrepreneurship

Fuel your vision with fresh ideas, bold strategies, and the mindset to shape the businesses of tomorrow

Policy Discussions

Explore the policies and frameworks guiding innovation, growth and the future of work

What is the
Skill Up Forum

Established in 2021, the Forum is the premier event for upskilling and connecting professionals with companies in both tech and non-tech industries. Organized in collaboration with Envolve and linq (ex CollegeLink), the 4th annual “Skill Up Forum” will take place on 29 & 30 October 2025 at the Technopolis in Athens. The 3rd Skill Up Forum featured an engaging mix of interactive talks, keynote speeches, workshops, and extensive networking opportunities, hosting more than 50 speakers and facilitators from organizations such as Microsoft, Deloitte, The People’s Trust, INTERAMERICAN, Hemmersbach, Eurobank, OTE Group of Companies (HTO), SAP Hellas, SLEED, efood, DYPA – Greek Public Employment Service and more.

In Their Words

Sofia Vlahava

participant

I’m an environmental engineer, and I came for the talk on circular economy.

Peter Economidis

It's all about Soft Skills in a world of Technology and Skill Up gives me the opportunity to talk for something I believe in very much. TECHNOATHROPOLOGY - How stuff works for people.

Zoe Fragkou

Organisational Psychologist

I wish everyone who came to Skill Up to keep growing and evolving! We already spend so many hours at work- why make life harder for ourselves?

Participant

For me, being in the process of a career change, the Skill Up Forum was a great opportunity to strengthen my skills and prepare for the challenges of a new era.

Participant

It’s one of the best meetups I’ve attended this year! Truly amazing! I saw some fantastic talks. You should definitely come!

Nefeli Karaleka

Recruitment Team Leader, Speakit

I attended Skill Up on both days and took part in the workshops on managerial skills. The speakers are truly inspiring, and I feel really engaged with everything I’ve heard. I’m already looking forward to the next ones!

Konstantinos Kintzios

Business Mentor

I just finished giving my talk at the Skill Up Forum, an excellent event organized by Linq & Envolve. One key takeaway I’d like to highlight is the most important skill we need to develop: RESILIENCE- in the face of pain, change, and failure.