Moderator Timeline
Step-by-step stage cues & action guideModerator / Host Cue
Doors open. Stefanos Kokkorikos & Nikos Kyriakoulis get ready to get on stage after the video.
Introduction Video09:30–09:31
1min
Lapel
Moderator / Host Cue
Nikos Kyriakoulis & Stefanos Kokkorikos take the stage for Welcome and Greetings.
Stefanos KokkorikosDr. Nikos Kyriakoulis
Welcome by Hosts
09:31–09:35
4min
Lapel
Moderator / Host Cue
Stefanos introduces Nikos' keynote.
Dr. Nikos Kyriakoulis
Fear of Losing or Losing to Fear: Physical AI and Industry 5.0
09:35–09:45
10min
Lapel
Moderator Cue
Stefanos opens the session with a brief introduction, shares a few remarks, and welcomes the first speaker.
Questions posed directly by moderator or taken from audience at the end.
Session 1Physical AI & Industry 5.0: Why It Matters09:45–10:55 · Moderator: Stefanos Kokkorikos
70min
Lapel for entire session
Moderator Action
Ask a question to the previous speaker, then welcome to the podium.
Dr. Costas Troulos
Physical AI: A Greek Perspective – SEV - Hellenic Federation of Enterprises
09:45–09:55
10min
Lapel
Moderator Action
Ask a question to the previous speaker, then welcome next speaker
Prof. Kostas Daniilidis
From Artificial to Physical Intelligence – Athena Research Center
09:55–10:15
20min
Podium
Moderator Action
Ask a question to the previous speaker, then welcome next speaker
Dr. Milan Kumar
Embodied AI in Manufacturing – Datafaktory AG
10:15–10:30
15min
Lapel
Moderator Action
Ask a question to the previous speaker, then welcome next speaker
Dr. Oscar Lazaro de Barrio
Industrial AI at the Core of the Factory – Innovalia
10:30–10:45
15min
Lapel
Moderator Action
Ask a question to the previous speaker, then go on stage and welcome for the fireside chat. (Note: Change of setup on stage! ~30")
Ioannis SandisStefanos Kokkorikos
Fireside chat: The Last Mile for Industrial AI
10:45–10:55
10min
Lapel
Moderator / Host Cue
Stefanos expresses gratitude to speakers and informs the audience about the 30-minute break.
Coffee break10:55–11:30
35min
Moderator Cue
Dr. Nikos Kyriakoulis takes the stage to introduce the session and warmly welcomes the first speaker.
Questions posed directly by moderator or taken from audience.
Session 2Industry 5.0: Employing Agents to Work with Humans and Transform Machines and Processes11:30–13:00 · Moderator: Dr. Nikos Kyriakoulis
90min
Lapel for entire session
Moderator Action
Ask a question to the previous speaker, then welcome to the stage.
Prof. John Soldatos
AI Agents: The New Co-Workers of the Factory Floor – Netcompany S.A.
11:30–11:40
10min
Lapel
Moderator Action
Ask a question to the previous speaker, then welcome next speaker
Prof. Iñigo Flores Ituarte
Beyond Automation: AI-Orchestrated Design-to-Manufacturing – Tampere University
11:40–11:50
10min
Lapel
Moderator Action
Ask a question to the previous speaker, then welcome next speaker
Dr. Babis Manousiadis
Beyond the Factory Gate: AI, Industrial Ecosystems – ICCS
11:50–12:00
10min
Lapel
Moderator Action
Ask a question to the previous speaker, then welcome next speaker
Dr. Francesca Flamigni
TTTech – Software-defined Systems across Domains – TTTech Systems SE
12:00–12:10
10min
Podium
Moderator Action
Ask a question to the previous speaker, then call co-speakers on stage (Note: Change of setup on stage! ~30").
Dr. Nikos KyriakoulisDr. Apostolos ChondronasiosAthanasia Sakavara
From Smart Manufacturing to Agentic Experience – CORE Innovation Group
12:10–12:25
15min
Lapel
Moderator Action
Nikos stays on stage and expresses gratitude. Ask a question to the previous speaker, then welcome Konstantina Tsioli & panel to the stage.(Note: Change of setup on stage! ~30")
Prof. Pedro MaloDr. Sergio GusmeroliProf. Antonios GasteratosDr. Leire Bastida
Panel Discussion: The New Paradigm of Industry, Agentic AI and Humans
12:25–13:00
35min
Lapel (moderator)
Hand-held
Moderator / Host Cue
Konstantina thanks panelists; Nikos returns to announce lunch and demo area.
Lunch break13:00–14:00
60min
Moderator Cue
Stefanos opens session with a brief intro and welcomes Haris Tsotsos as session moderator.
Questions posed directly or taken from audience.
Session 3Physical AI: Embodied Intelligence and the New Era of Autonomous Machines14:00–15:30 · Moderator: Haris Tsotsos
90min
Lapel for entire session
Moderator Action
Haris Tsotsos asks a question to the previous speaker, then welcomes to the stage.
Dr. Dominic Gorecky
From Agentic to Physical AI – Swiss Smart Factory
14:00–14:10
10min
Lapel
Moderator Action
Haris Tsotsos asks a question to the previous speaker, then goes on stage and welcomes.
Nick Arapkoules
Why We Made a Humanoid Robot in 6 Months – Axl Imperial
14:10–14:20
10min
Hand-held
Moderator Action
Haris Tsotsos asks a question to the previous speaker, then goes on stage and welcomes.
Panagiotis Lagios
From Programmed to Adaptive Robots – Octopus Automation
14:20–14:30
10min
Lapel
Moderator Action
Haris Tsotsos asks a question to the previous speaker, then goes on stage and welcomes.
Dr. Fotis Dimeas
Why 99.9% is not enough – Progressive Robotics
14:30–14:40
10min
Lapel
Moderator Action
Haris Tsotsos asks a question to the previous speaker, then goes on stage and welcomes.
Dr. Jacopo Cassina
Machinery AI – transform Machines into Agents – Syxis
14:40–14:50
10min
Lapel
Moderator Action
Haris Tsotsos asks a question to the previous speaker, then brings the panel to stage and introduces the topic. (Note: Change of setup on stage! ~30")
Dr. Fotis DimeasNick ArapkoulesChristos AthanasiadisZacharias GiamalakisPanagiotis Lagios
Panel Discussion: From Lab to Production: What We Tend to Ignore About Autonomous Industry
14:50–15:30
40min
Lapel (moderator)
Hand-held
Moderator / Host Cue
Haris Tsotsos expresses gratitude and invites the audience to explore the demo exhibits.
Coffee break15:30–16:00
30min
Moderator Cue
Nikos Frangakis takes the stage, introduces the session, and welcomes the first speaker.
Questions posed directly or taken from audience.
Session 4Real Industrial Challenges on the Road to Autonomy16:00–17:00 · Moderator: Nikos Frangakis
60min
Lapel for entire session
Moderator Action
Nikos Frangakis asks a question to the previous speaker, then goes on stage and welcomes.
Ioannis Sandis
Optimise your cement plant. Empower your team – CemAI - TITAN Group
16:00–16:15
15min
Lapel
Moderator Action
Nikos Frangakis asks a question to the previous speaker, then goes on stage and welcomes.
Dr. Panagiota Tsarouchi
From Automation to Autonomy: An Industrial Journey – HALCOR
16:15–16:25
10min
Podium
Moderator Action
Nikos Frangakis asks a question to the previous speaker, then goes on stage and welcomes.
Cecilia Fatás Paúl
Unravelling Physical AI: Connecting the Pieces – ITA
16:25–16:35
10min
Lapel
Moderator Action
Nikos Frangakis asks a question to the previous speaker, then goes on stage and welcomes.
Niki Nicolas Grigoriou
Smart Production and Autonomous Systems – Intelligent Systems A/S
16:35–16:50
15min
Lapel
Moderator / Host Cue
Nikos Frangakis thanks speakers. Nikos Kyriakoulis & Stefanos take the stage for Closing Remarks.
Stefanos KokkorikosDr. Nikos Kyriakoulis
Closing Remarks & Gratitude – CORE Innovation Group
16:50–16:55
5min
Lapel
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