As part of the “BEYOND 2026” exhibition, held at the “Metropolitan Expo,” the Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence and the Special Secretariat for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Governance, in collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Translation (DG Translation), successfully organized a workshop on “The Use of Artificial Intelligence to Strengthen Europe.”
The event served as a meeting point for representatives and stakeholders from public administration, European Commission officials, academics, professionals, and citizens interested in developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in Europe’s digital transformation.
The workshop opened with a welcome address and introductory speech by the Minister of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence, Mr. Dimitris Papastergiou, who emphasized the importance of the responsible and innovative use of AI to improve public services and strengthen our country’s competitiveness, while also acknowledging the significant contribution of European AI services toward this goal.
The keynote speaker at the conference was the Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Translation, Mr. Christos Ellinidis, who presented the European policy framework for Artificial Intelligence and the European Union’s initiatives to promote innovation, multilingualism, and the digital transition.
Presentations by experts from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Translation also drew particular interest; through practical examples of AI applications, they highlighted the European Union’s multilingual services,
and introduced modern tools and services that facilitate communication and cooperation among member states.
At the same time, the fundamental principles, capabilities, and challenges of AI were presented in detail, offering a comprehensive overview of the technological developments shaping the future of public administration and digital services, while always keeping people at the center of these processes.
The workshop concluded with a discussion and closing remarks by the Special Secretary for Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance, Mr. Vasilis Karkatzounis, Mr. Christos Ellinidis, and the Secretary-General for Public Administration, Mr. Yiannis Foustanakis, who emphasized the need for close cooperation between European institutions and national bodies to develop reliable and secure AI applications, as well as the contribution of the services and tools developed and provided by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Translationtoward this end.
The workshop is part of the broader framework of initiatives by the Minister of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence and the Special Secretariat for AI and Data Governance, to promote the digital transition and the use of AI in a secure, reliable, and human-centered manner, in full alignment with the European regulatory framework and the objectives of the European Union. Through the collaboration of national and European stakeholders, a shared commitment is evident to developing innovative digital services that enhance the efficiency of public administration, citizen access, and the competitiveness of the European economy.
The successful organization of the conference reaffirmed the pivotal role of cooperation between European institutions and the Greek public administration in promoting digital innovation. At the same time, it highlighted Greece’s commitment to continuing its active participation in shaping the European digital innovation ecosystem, harnessing the potential of new technologies for the benefit of citizens, businesses, and society.
Through initiatives such as this one, our country is strengthening its position as a dynamic hub of digital transformation and technological innovation in Southeast Europe.