TEDxZakynthos

Speakers

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• Anny Benetou

  Doctor of Counseling Psychology, University of Athens

  Anny Benetou was born and raised on Chios. She studied Law at the University of Athens and Psychology at the University of Crete. She holds a Master's degree and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Athens. As a researcher, she delves deeply into the concept of enjoying and how it relates to positive emotions, happiness, and overall well-being. Anny has extensive experience as an adult therapist, trainer, and speaker. She has collaborated with various institutions in Greece and abroad (Council of Europe, Open Popular University, Institute of Human Resource Management, European Network for Positive Psychology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panteion University), delivering lectures and experiential seminars to students, professionals, and the general public. She is the President of the Hellenic Positive Psychology Society.

• Dr. Danae Deligeorges

  Psychopedagogue - Advocacy of Rights & Support for Giftedness

  Danae Deligeorgi is a psycho-pedagogue, a Doctor at the Medical School of the University of Athens, and a graduate of the Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences (majoring in Psychology), holding a postgraduate diploma from Northeastern Illinois University (USA) in the education and socio-emotional needs of gifted and talented individuals. She is a certified group counselor for parents of gifted and talented children with the organization SENG (Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted). In 2008, she founded the Center for Intellectual Development F, where she continues as director and scientific lead. In 2020, she published her first book, “Giftedness: Notes I”. In 2023, she organized the first experiential global conference on giftedness, the “Gifted World Experience”, with a focus on international participation and promoting an inclusive approach. The GWE organization supports the rights of all neurodiverse individuals and minority groups.

• Eleni Theodosopoulou

  Actress and Pastry Chef

  Eleni Theodosopoulou is 31 years old and works as both an actress and a pastry chef. She grew up in a quiet neighborhood in Athens and left at 18 for London, where she studied and worked for the next 7 years. In 2018, she returned to Greece, worked in theater, and opened a bakery-pastry shop in Pangrati called Monokeros, which she sold last spring. Her immediate plans include opening a pastry shop in Filothei before this summer.

• Georgia Kalpazidou

  Co-Founder of AMKE REVMA, PhD Candidate in Linguistics

  Georgia Kalpazidou is a graduate of the Department of Philology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with postgraduate studies in Historical and Balkan Linguistics. She worked on a research program at the Institute of Modern Greek Studies (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) from 2018 to 2021. Recently, she began her journey as a PhD candidate in Linguistics at Democritus University of Thrace (D.P.Th.), focusing on the study of the Romani language through the lens of linguistic contact. She started sharing her scientific interests—and especially her love for the Romani language—with the new sociolinguistics research team "AmalinoGlossa/Αμαλινόγλωσσα," based at the University of Volos. As an educator, she has provided her expertise to programs and initiatives of relevant bodies to support the social inclusion of marginalized Romani communities in Greece at both local and regional levels. Founding member of REVMA since 2021, combating dropout in the field of education.

• Konstantinos Charantiniotis

  Personal Development Advisor, Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor, Author

  Konstantinos Charantiniotis is a personal development advisor, author, and speaker specializing in mindset improvement and mindfulness. With over two decades of experience, he has helped thousands of people in Greece and internationally to develop mental resilience and implement strategies to achieve their goals in an ever-changing world. He is the creator of a unique method that combines traditional techniques with modern practices, such as Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Growth Mindset Coaching, tailored to each individual’s needs. As the author of the books “Mindset” and “Thoughts” (Pedio Editions), he offers practical tools for transforming one’s mindset and enhancing everyday life. He provides individual sessions, training, and seminars for personal and professional development.

• Panagiotis Pitsiniagkas

  Inclusion and Accessibility Advisor, Motivational Speaker

  A major part of Panagiotis' work is visiting schools and helping students to more easily embrace diversity—first accepting others, then themselves. Since 2012, he has been implementing experiential interventions in schools, companies, and with the general public. To date, he has engaged over 160,000 children in more than 1,800 educational programs on disability, accessibility, and inclusion. In recent years, as an Inclusion and Accessibility Advisor, he has been supporting companies, organizations, and institutions in becoming more accessible and welcoming to people with disabilities and mobility challenges. He studied at the School of Applied Mathematics and Physical Sciences at the National Technical University of Athens. Panagiotis sustained a mobility impairment at the age of 21 and has since been using a manual wheelchair for his mobility.

• Spyros Tzamarias

  Professor Emeritus, Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

  Spyros Efst. Tzamarias (PhD, 1986) is Professor Emeritus of Physics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a 45-year career in Particle and Astroparticle Physics. He has contributed to major international research programs at Fermilab, CERN, the neutrino telescope NESTOR, KM3NET, and the cosmic ray projects HELYCON–ASTRONEU. His work advances New Physics, detector technologies, and methodologies for measuring CP violation in neutrino oscillations. He has held leadership roles at CERN, the University of Liverpool, Demokritos, NKUA, and AUTH, serving as Dean, Academic Director, and Director of Postgraduate Studies. Author of scientific papers, textbooks, and works on science education and outreach, he has also written a literary-historical novel highlighting the early achievements of Modern Physics.

• Stavros Panagiotidis

  Dr. of History, Sociologist, Author

  Stavros Panagiotidis was born in 1982 in Thessaloniki and lives in Athens. He studied Sociology at Panteion University and holds a PhD in History. He is a member of the Collaborative Academic Staff at the Hellenic Open University and a scientific collaborator for the magazine Hot Doc History. From Kedros Publications have been released his works "Myths, Misunderstandings and Uncomfortable Truths of Greek History" (2023) and "Myths, Misunderstandings and Uncomfortable Truths of Greek History 2" (2024). He has also authored the study "The Red January" (Papazisis, 2024), as well as the volume "Ioannis Kapodistrias – His Personality and Governance", part of the series "The Liberation of a Nation – From the Greek Revolution to the Foundation of the Greek State" (Ellinika Grammata, 2022). Also, from Kedros Publications, his novel "The Weary Honey" has been published.

• Vasilis Nikolopoulos

  Researcher, Co-Founder & CTO Avokado

  Vasilis is a doctoral engineer from NTUA with 25 years of expertise in energy informatics, AI, and mathematical algorithms. He transformed his PhD research into a globally innovative product and founded two deeptech startups, Intelen and Avokado, serving leading energy clients in Greece, Europe, and the US. His work focuses on energy data analytics, digital interaction, and AI-driven solutions, with collaborations across 15+ utilities and four B2B energy products. In 2010, he was named a National Climate Champion by the British Council, representing Greece at the Global Youth Forum in Shanghai. Recognized with global awards including US Red Herring and SVASE, he is passionate about turning research into impactful solutions through technology transfer and design thinking. Author of a book and 100+ publications, he has spoken at TEDx, SAP Digital, and major innovation forums, inspiring audiences on the future of energy and technology.