Thanassis Karanasis is Sales Director for Adtran, responsible for sales across the Southeastern European region. He has been a member of Adtran since 2012 and has contributed to the company’s introduction to the Greek market, as well as to the development of customers and partners across the region. Before joining Adtran, Thanassis worked for several leading telecommunications technology providers. His roles have included telecommunications equipment engineering, project management, and sales, covering both product and account management. 

Yiannis has over 15 years of experience in access networks and broadband technologies. He joined Adtran in 2022, where he currently serves as a Sales Solutions Engineer across the EMEA region, supporting customers in designing and implementing advanced connectivity solutions.Prior to Adtran, he worked as an Access Network Engineer within ISPs, specializing in technologies such as xDSL, PON, and CPEs in multi-vendor environments.Yiannis holds a degree in Information & Communication Systems Engineering from the University of the Aegean and an MSc in Management & Economics of Telecommunications Networks from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Patrik Faja is a cybersecurity and technology strategist specializing in DNS security, ISP innovation and large-scale network protection. As Partner Technology Strategist at FlashStart, he works with telecom operators, enterprises and public institutions to develop advanced cybersecurity solutions focused on digital resilience, threat intelligence and secure connectivity. He is actively involved in international initiatives shaping the future of internet security and trusted digital ecosystems.

Serving as Executive Operations Director of Grid Telecom, George Psyrris brings 30 years of experience in the telecom sector and a proven track record in strategic execution, operational leadership, and organizational performance. With expertise in financial management, process efficiency, and stakeholder engagement, he offers a compelling perspective on how strong leadership and innovation can drive resilience, growth, and long-term value.

With more than 30 years in telecommunications, including 20+ years in wholesale and infrastructure, Nikos Galanis is a senior industry executive that brings exceptional depth in telecom sales, strategic partnerships, and operational leadership. As Head of Wholesale at Grid Telecom, he offers a rare combination of commercial vision and hands-on expertise, making his perspective especially valuable for anyone following the sector’s evolution.

Mr. Ioannis Tenidis heads Intracom Telecom’s team of experts on wireless portfolio strategy, leading the company among the top 5 global suppliers for FWA and transmission products. He holds a B.Sc. in Informatics from the University of Athens and a M.Sc. in Telecommunication & Information Systems from the University of Essex, bringing extensive academic and industry expertise to his role.

Founder & CEO of Lancom, George Nolis has been active in the telecommunications and digital infrastructure industry since 1996. Through his long-standing presence in the market, he has contributed to the growth of connectivity and data center ecosystems in Greece and Southeast Europe, supporting the development of modern infrastructure and reliable digital services across the region.

As Head of Sales Attica & Southern Greece at Lancom, Alexandros Dimitropoulos brings strong experience in telecommunications, connectivity services and customer-focused network solutions. Through his active role in the telecom sector, he contributes to the development of reliable connectivity services and strategic partnerships that support the evolving needs of providers and businesses across the region.

As Director of Lancom’s Telecom Business Unit, George Noukos brings extensive experience in telecommunications, connectivity infrastructure and carrier services, actively contributing to the evolution of modern network ecosystems.

As Chief Technical Officer at Lancom, Efthimis Ziogas brings deep technical expertise in telecommunications, network infrastructure and data center technologies, contributing to the development of resilient and high-performance connectivity solutions.

George Koumoundouros is Business Development Manager, responsible for Mercusys products, with 25 years of experience in sales across different sectors and markets in Greece and Europe. With strong expertise in product development, customer growth and account management, he actively contributes to the expansion of modern networking and connectivity solutions.

Kostas Lotsos is a senior executive at modulus, with more than 15 years of experience within the company. As a former member of the Athens Wireless Metropolitan Network (AWMN), he has a deep understanding of the challenges and unique requirements faced by Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs). With extensive expertise in telephony, networking and data center infrastructure, he actively contributes to the technical and commercial design of the solutions modulus delivers to both the Greek and international markets.

Angelo Gentili is the founder and CEO of PartnerNET, with extensive experience in ICT, VoIP, networking and network security. Since 1997, he has been at the forefront of promoting Voice over IP, networking and security technologies across the Southeastern European market. As Head Trainer of the PartnerNET Academy, he has trained more than 1,800 engineers in IP Networks, VoIP and Security technologies.

Jan Hospůdka is an Export Sales Manager at VanCo.cz, focused on expanding international markets and building strategic distribution partnerships. Building on his background in telecommunications, he specializes in introducing global technology brands to new regions, negotiating partnership agreements, and supporting customers in scaling their network infrastructure. Jan plays a key role in connecting vendors with local markets and driving the company’s international growth.

Apostolos Ioakeim, co-founder of Yuboto and CEO of VoiceLogica, has been at the forefront of technological innovation in communications for more than 25 years—from Bulk SMS and Messaging to cloud telephony and AI Voice ecosystems. With deep expertise and a strategic vision for the future of communication, he highlights how artificial intelligence is transforming voice, customer experience, and the business-to-consumer relationship.