

Apeiron Summit 2025
Join us for Apeiron Summit 2025, the annual gathering of visionary founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of innovation across Europe.
The public program of the Summit opens with fireside conversations featuring leading voices from tourism and innovation — including Yiannis A. Retsos (Electra Hotels & Resorts, IOBE) and Amalia Kontesi (NATO Innovation Fund) — followed by a keynote from Bogdan Iordache (Underline Ventures) on the CEE venture capital landscape.
The night concludes with the Found.ation Annual Report presentation and an open-air networking reception overlooking the city.
🎟️ Attendance is limited — reserve your spot early.
Detailed Agenda below:
19:00 – 19:30 | Coffee Break & Public Opening
Networking coffee as doors open for public participants.
19:30 – 21:30 | Public Session
19:30 – 20:00 — Fireside Chat: Dimitris Kalavros- Gousiou with Yiannis A. Retsos
Yiannis A. Retsos is the CEO & Co-Owner at Electra Hotels & Resorts | President of IOBE |
Member of the General Council - Bank of Greece | Former President - SETE (Association of Greek
Tourism Enterprises)
20:00 – 20:30 — Fireside Chat: Nikos Antoniou with Amalia Kontesi
Amalia Kontesi is the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer of NATO Innovation Fund
20:30 – 21:00 — Keynote by Bogdan Iordance, Founding Partner of Underline Ventures
Perspectives and insights on CEE venture capital and startup ecosystem.
21:00 – 21:30 — Found.ation Annual Report Presentation, by Filippos Zakopoulos
Ecosystem insights and innovation trends from Found.ation.
21:30 – 23:00 | Networking Reception @ Neoclassical Terrace, Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation
Informal networking with finger food and drinks overlooking the city.