Two more prominent representatives of Greece’s technology and innovation sector have joined the speaker lineup of the 17th Home Improvement Conference,, πtaking place on December 9 at the Benaki Museum,broadening the discussion on Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, and the future of the home.
Fotis Antonopoulos,, Applied Intelligence Architect και ιδρυτής της InferaApplied Intelligence Architect and founder of Infera, brings nearly 30 years of experience in digital retail and more than 30 awards for digital innovation. He will approach Artificial Intelligence from a different, more practical perspective. In his presentation, “AI: The Manual You Needed but Nobody Gave You”,he will highlight the importance of truly understanding AI at a time when its effective adoption is becoming a critical factor in business competitiveness.
From the digital transformation of businesses, the discussion will shift to the digital transformation of the home itself. Michalis Andrikopoulos, Building Technologies Manager at KAFKAS, will explore the next major step in the evolution of residential technologies in his presentation, “The Home of the Future: From Smart Homes to Autonomous Homes.”
Focusing on automation, energy management, and connected infrastructure, he will highlight the technological developments driving the transition from today’s Smart Home to a new generation of homes with enhanced autonomous capabilities.
The two new speakers join the previously announced international experts,creating a conference programme that connects the market’s strategic challenges with emerging technologies and evolving consumer needs.
Tony WalkerHead of Group Competitor Insights and Global Partnerships at Bunningswill share insights from one of the world’s leading home improvement retailers, focusing on the developments reshaping the competitive landscape and defining the future of modern retail.
Fiorella Origliaauthor and founder of LaRévolutionwith previous experience as a buyer at Adeo and Kingfisherwill examine the changes taking place in the European DIY market and the strategic decisions that retailers and suppliers can no longer afford to postpone.
Elisa Servais, PhD, RDI, Retail Design Strategist and President of the European Chapter of the Retail Design Institute, will introduce the Convergion Model, demonstrating how products, services, technology, community, logistics, and sustainability can come together to redefine physical retail stores and the customer experience.
The 17th Home Improvement Conference is organised by Karydakis Media and held under the auspices of the Hellenic Retail Business Association (SELPE). It serves as the annual B2B meeting point for major retail chains and leading suppliers of products, services, and technologies dedicated to home improvemen