Monday
May 11, 2015
11:00-15:00
18:00-20:00
22 Arrow Street , Fourth Floor Room
Room 408
Cambridge MA 02138
Guided Tour in Harvard University Campus and Museums, Led by the HCHS
Guided Tour in MIT Campus
Dr. Eurydice Georganteli, Marie Curie Senior Research Fellow/Harvard Fellow in Byzantine
Studies, Harvard University .
'' Via Egnatia to Egnatia Odos: A European Cultural Route, and Its Preservation΄΄
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Tuesday
May 12, 2015
11:00-11:15
11:15-13:15
13:15-14:15
14:15-15:00
15:00-15:45
15:45-16:00
16:00-16:30
16:30-18:00
18:00-18:15
18:15-20:00
William James Hall Building Operations
33 Kirkland Street, B12
Cambridge MA 02138
(617) 495-3801
Opening of the Conference -HCHS Welcoming Remarks
PANEL: Panel Organizer-Coordinator Dr. Vassiliki Rapti, Preceptor in Modern Greek, Harvard
University.
"Greek Education in the USA: New Trends and Entrepreneurial Opportunities.
Dr. Youly Diamanti-Karanou, Northeastern University.
"Challenges and Opportunities in the Greek School System in the United States: From A National
Education Model to Educational Diplomacy"
Mrs. Evangelia Dimitropoulou and Mrs. Ismini Michail, Teachers, Hellenic Education Center of
St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, Virginia.
'' Best Practices in Teaching the Greek Language as Second, Foreign and/or Heritage Language”
Mrs. Elpida Bairaktaris, MA., Academic Coordinator of AATMG.
"Standards for Teaching and Learning Modern Greek in the US: Preparing for Academic Success
and Global Citizenship"
Dr. Stella Kounelaki, postdoctoral associate, MIT-SUTD Collaboration.
''Greek Educational Technology Startups: Opportunities in the Greek Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
and Beyond"
Mr. Ahaan Rugta, ΜΙΤ student.
'' The importance of online education in the 21st century"
Dr. Nicolas Prevelakis, Lecturer on Social Studies, Harvard University.
"Teaching internships for Harvard students in Greece. A three-year assessment."
Dr. Andromachi Athanasopoulou, Research Fellow, Harvard Law School.
“Encouraging corporate social responsibility practices in Greece and the education of ethical
leaders in business"
Lunch Break
Mrs. Anastasia Siavou Holler, D.M.D. Author.
'' Positivity in our personal and political arena.''
Mr. Craig Panos, Sr. Business Consultant Technology Commercialization Specialist, the
University System of Maryland.
'' The Entrepreneurial Landscape in Greece - an Open Dossier''
Coffee Break/Introductory remarks , Barbara & Paul Kakaes.
Screening of ''The Ludlow Massacre'' documentary.
Screening of ''Palikari'' documentary.
Coffee Break
Open panel discussion with the Harvard Greek Film Class 105. Guests Speakers: Barbara & Paul
Kakaes. Guest skype conversation with : Gregory C Pappas Executive Producer of '' Palikari'',
Lamprini Thoma the Writer & Producer and Nick Ventouras the Director and Editor.
Panel Organizer-Moderator Dr. Vassiliki Rapti, Preceptor in Modern Greek, Harvard University.
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Wednesday
May 13, 2015
Sheerr Room Fay House
17 Quincy Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 496-2200
Sustainable Development
08:00-09:00
09:00-09:15
09:15-09:30
09:30-09:45
09:45-10:00
10:00-10:45
10:45-11:30
11:30-12:15
12:15-13:15
13:15-14:00
14:00-14:30
14:30-14:45
14:45-15:15
15:00-17:00
15:15-16:15
16:15-16:45
Panel Coordinator : Mrs. Athina Dalla
Registration
Coffee
Welcoming Remarks
Greek Economic Forum
Welcoming Remarks Consul General
Mrs. Ifigenia Kanara
Welcoming Remarks
Hellenic Students Association of MIT
Dr. Antigoni Papadimitriou, Professor and Chairperson of the Management and Leadership
program, Hellenic College Holy Cross.
''Women academics in Greece dealing with changes, challenges and social responsibility
Mrs. Marina Hatsopoulos, Angel Investor - CEO, Windystreet.
''Fostering growth through technology entrepreneurship''
Dr. Loren J. Samons II, Professor of Classical Studies Director of Undergraduate Studies,
Boston University.
''Financial lessons from Periclean Athens''
Lunch Break
Dr. Emmanuel Stefanakis, Principal Sustainable Strategies International Cambridge,
Massachusetts.
''Choosing to Succeed or Fail: Sustainable Economic Development in Greece''
Dr. Doris Sommer, Ira Jewell Williams Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures,
Director of Graduate Studies in Spanish and Director of the Cultural Agents Initiative, Harvard
University.
'' Introductory Remarks on Pre-Texts: Literacy, Innovation, Citizenship"
Coffee Break
Mr. Georgios Hatzimarkos Governor of South Aegean.
''Aegean : A Maritime crossroads of history and opportunities''
Workshop
Open to the pubic/Registration required.
Lead by Dr.Doris Sommer & facilitated by Dr.Vassiliki Rapti
Pre-texts: Literacy, Innovation, Citizenship
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Mr. Vasilios F. Axiotis, Chairman of the Board of Director AXION Energy S.A.
''New Technologies and young entrepreneurship: Greece's perspectives and potential towards
growth''
Mr. Ioannis Margaritis , Vice Governor of South Aegean for Athletics, Entrepreneur Hotelier
''The Cyclades as a source of inspiration entrepreneurial activities''
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Thursday
May 14, 2015
William James Hall Building Operations
33 Kirkland Street, B12
Cambridge MA 02138
(617) 495-3801
Social and Environmental Policy
08:00-09:00
09:00-09:15
09:15-10:00
10:00-10:30
10:30-11:15
11:15-12:00
12:00-13:00
13:00-13:45
13:45-14:30
14:30-15:00
15:00-16:30
Panel Coordinator : Mrs. Athina Dalla
Registration
Coffee
Dr. Christos Georgakis, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of the Systems
Research Institute ,Tufts University.
'' Can Higher Education and Technology Lift Greece to a Brighter Future?''
Dr. Daniel Isenberg, Professor of Entrepreneurship Practice , Babson College Executive
Education.
''Driving Economic Growth Through Entrepreneurship Ecosystems''
Dr. Fokion N. Egolfopoulos, William E. Leonhard Professor in Engineering, Department of
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering ,University of Southern California.
''Energy from Renewable Resources''
Dr. Nikos Passas, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Co-Director, Institute for
Security and Public Policy, Northeastern University.
'' Necessary Steps towards Enhanced Integrity and Accountability in Government and
Business''
Lunch Break
Dr. Eleftherios Iakovou, Chairman of Department of Mechanical Engineering and Director of
Laboratory of Quantitative Analysis and Advanced Supply Chain Management, Aristotle
University of Thessaloniki.
''Globalized Supply Chain Networks & Innovation: Opportunities for the Greek Economy
Dr. Vassilis I Zannis, Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry Director of Molecular Genetics,
Boston University School of Medicine.
''The potential role of Greek scientists abroad in the Greek higher education and research''
Mr. Constantine Tarabanis, Harvard College.
''Health Care System''
Contest Winners Presentations
Mr.Georgios Kalpias, Business Analyst EDF Energy, M.Sc., M.Eng
'' The role of Renewable Energy projects in the economic growth, social development and
prosperity of Greece. Impact assessment using socioeconomic analysis and strategic planning
tools''
Dr. Konstantinos Gkoutzis, PhD,Computer Science.
''Combining Big Metadata with Standarized Ontologies to Identify Unnormalization and
incompatibility among eGovernment Information Systems''
Mrs. Theodora Tsintzou, PhD, University College London (UCL), Institute of Education,
Department of Culture, Communication and Media.
'' The Golden Ratio pursuit: the hunt for Greece's next day in Education''
Mrs. Elizabeth Foskolos, M,Sc. Clinical Psychology,
'' Turning Greece into the European “Silicon Valley” for Green Research A Roadmap Proposal''
Mr. Iraklis Tsekourakis, Phd, Computer Science , Stevens Institute of Technology , &
Mr. Nikos Mavrogenis, M.sc. Management information system &
Mr. John Buphys M.Eng Naval Architecture / Ocean Engineering, Stevens Institute of
Technology . '' Maritime Victim Mitigation''
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16:30-16:45
16:45-17:30
17:30-17:45
17:45-20:00
Skype - Dr.Elias G. Carayannis ,Professor of Science, Technology, Innovation and
Entrepreneurship, The George Washington University.
Reflections on Proposals : The Road Ahead
Mr. Manos Hatzimalonas MSc CIPR & Dr. Elina Theodorakopoulou MD PhD, Philotimo
Foundation.
"Philotimo: from national secret to international truth"
Coffee Break
Workshop:
Philotimo 2.0: Philotimo Foundation is facilitating a mini-hackathon exploring the ways in
which philotimo can form the foundations of a modern society.
Heads : Manos Hatzimalonas, Elina Theodorakopoulou & Nick Brown
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Friday
May 15, 2015
William James Hall Building Operations
33 Kirkland Street, B12
Cambridge MA 02138
(617) 495-3801
Entrepreneurship
08:00-09:00
09:00-09:15
09:15-10:00
10:00-10:45
10:45-11:30
11:30-12:15
12:15-13:00
13:00-13:45
13:45-14:30
14:30-15:15
15:00-15:30
15:30-16:00
16:00-16:15
16:15-16:30
17:00-20:00
Panel Coordinator : Mrs. Athina Dalla
Registration
Coffee
Mr. Demetri Patitsas, Founder and Managing Director of eXela Ventures & Co-Founder of
Huneycomb.
''Entrepreneurship is a Greek Word''
Dr. Stefanos N. Kales, Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School & Professor and
Director of the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency , Harvard School of
Public Health.
''Capitalizing on Traditional Greek Diet: Opportunities for Development and Entrepreneurship''
Mr. Jimmy Athanasopoulos , Head of Social Responsibility , Libra Group.
'' Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award-Holistic Support for Entrepreneurs''
Dr. T. J. (Lakis) Mountziaris, Professor of Chemical Engineering , University of Massachusetts.
''The University as an Economic Engine''
Coffee Break
Mrs. Meni Mancini, Founding Partner of TradeWorks Inc.
"How to Foster Innovation Through Public Policy, -Lessons from The Canadian Experience"
Mr. Panos Panay, Founding Managing Director BerkleeICE: Institute for Creative
Entrepreneurship.
''The Inner Game of Entrepreneurship''
Mr. Ioannis Roussis. International Trade Manager, NAMCO International SA
Utilization of Greek professionals in commercialized innovation research and workshops
establishment, aiming to evolving markets.
Nikolaos Bilios, PhD (Head of Corporate Communications, The Newtons Laboratory ) & Mr.
Jason Drys (Copywriter, The Newtons Laboratory).
''Defied the gravity of crisis, Kickstarting growth and creativity in Greece : The case of the
Newtons Laboratory''
Skype call - Dr.Elias G. Carayannis ,Professor of Science, Technology, Innovation and
Entrepreneurship, The George Washington University.
''Smart, Sustainable and inclusive growth for Greece - Pilots, Policies and Practices''
Skype call- Mr. Petros-Tzanetos Kontogouris, Chairman, NAMCO International SA.
Greek Economic Forum/HCHS
Closing Remarks
Closing Ceremony at Greek Consulate General of Boston , Performance of Greek Music by
Paddy League, musician and ethnomusicologist and PhD candidate at Harvard University from
17:15-18:00.
**Consulate General of Greece, 86 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
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