The Retail Innovation Hub Summit 2024

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9 October 18:00-21:30ATRAKTOS

RETAIL INNOVATION HUB SUMMIT 2024

The Retail Innovation Hub Summit is back for a second year. The Summit shines a light on the transformative efforts of the Retail Innovation Hub by Cardlink, a Worldline brand, as its powerhouse for retail innovation, its previous and current activities, as well as its plans for the future. Join us as we reveal the groundbreaking results of our open innovation initiative, the Business Factory. Learn how we collaborated with dynamic startups, set to redefine the retail industry, and what they are bringing in the Cardlink “ecosystem”.

Gain useful insights from our annual report, "Retail Innovation Report 2024", offering a comprehensive look at the latest trends and consumer behavior in Retail and challenges for the present and future of the industry. You will also have the opportunity to leave with a limited print copy of the report, available to participants of the Retail Innovation Hub Summit only.

The afternoon will include insightful talks, interactive panel discussions, and ample networking opportunities. The Retail Innovation Hub Summit is not just an event; it is a platform to connect, inspire, and shape the future of retail. Be part of this exciting evolution and help forge a path marked by creativity and innovation in the retail sector overall.

*this will be a fully physical event, held in the Greek language.

SCHEDULE

18:00

Registration

30m

18:30

Welcome Remarks from Cardlink, a Worldline brand

10m

Ioannis Kitixis

Country Head & Managing Director of Worldline in Greece

18:40

The Evolution of Human Skills in the AI Era

We stand on the brink of a transformative era, where the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Data Science is revolutionizing our world in ways we never imagined. This talk will uncover the profound impact of AI on every aspect of our lives and work, revealing how these groundbreaking technologies are not just reshaping industries but also redefining the essential skills needed to succeed in the future.

20m

Filippos Zakopoulos

Managing Partner at Found.ation

19:00

Innovation in Payments: Technology, Competition, and Trends

15m

Eleni Gkouti

Director, Technical Architect, Customer Solutions Central Europe at Mastercard

19:15

Bridging the Innovation Gap: Startups & Corporations in Sync

An open discussion with startup teams from Retail Innovation Hub’s Business Factory, offering insights on how startups can effectively collaborate with corporations. The panel will explore why bridging this gap is crucial for fostering innovation within the ecosystem.

Moderated by Konstatinos Geros (Found.ation)

35m

Alex Kyriakopoulos

Co-Founder & COO at Simpler

George Papadimitriou

CEO at Keyvoto

Nikiforos Kritikos

Co-Founder at iSPACE

Konstantinos Geros

Head of Innovation Solutions at Found.ation

19:50

Retail Innovation Hub Annual Report 2024

Presenting insights regarding the Retail industry, through our Retail Innovation Hub Annual Report 2024.
All attendees will have the chance to get a print copy of the report.

10m

Giannis Kordonis

Solutions & Innovation Manager at Cardlink

20:00

Retail Innovation Unleashed: A Panel Discussion with Executives from Leading Retail Companies

A panel discussion featuring executives from top retail companies who are at the forefront of innovation. They will share their insights on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the retail industry, offering a glimpse into how they are shaping the future of retail.

Moderated by Dimitris Mallas (Journalist)

30m

Panagiotis Kanellopoulos

Innovation Department ACS Courier and Postal Services

George Tsinidis

Treasury Director at Nova Telecommunications & Media

Teresa Chatzigiannaki

Senior OmniChannel Media & MarComms Executive at Hondos Center

Dimitris Mallas

Journalist

20:30

Closing Remarks

20:35

Networking with Drinks & Food

ORGANIZED BY

Cardlink Retail Innovation Hub innovation@cardlink.gr

The Retail Innovation Hub by Cardlink is a regional platform with the ambition to facilitate the evolution of retail in the digital era. It aims to become the Hub where retail experts and technology leaders and communities shape the future of the industry, exchange knowledge and insights, learn how to adjust to the digital transformation landscape and keep up with the latest developments.

Cardlink, a Worldline brand pr@cardlink.gr

Cardlink was founded in 2004 and is the largest payment service provider in Greece. Cardlink, a Worldline brand, helps businesses with their day-to-day transactions with quality, security and speed. The Cardlink team monitors developments in the field of electronic payments and adopts the latest technologies and services that continuously improve the trading experience in physical and electronic commerce. Since September 2021, Cardlink has been member of Worldline (Euronext:WLN), the European leader in the payments services.

Found.ation info@thefoundation.gr

Found.ation is an innovation management consulting firm that passionately transforms organizations and teams by activating new skills and disruptive methodologies. Originally established in 2011 as one of the first tech incubators in SE Europe, it has since developed to a fully-fledged consultancy for the evolving business world, uniquely positioned at the heart of the innovation landscape in Greece.

HOSTED AT

ATRAKTOS

Μαραθωνομάχων 8 Αθήνα 104 41 Ελλάδα

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