We Are Featured in the HIGGS Newsletter
The new issue of HIGGS’ Civil Society Updates has just been published! The 19th edition of the magazine is out, themed “International Funding“.
Inside, you’ll find an article by Homo Digitalis, represented by our Co-Founder and Executive Director Eleftherios Chelioudakis, titled: “European Funding Opportunities for Human Rights-Oriented Digital Technologies”.
In this article, we highlight key funding opportunities available for the promotion and protection of Human Rights in the context of new technologies, offered by internationally recognized institutions such as the European AI & Society Fund, the Digital Freedom Fund, and the European Commission through the NGI – Next Generation Internet program.
In fact, funding applications for the NGI TALER project, in which we are a partner, are currently open, with a submission deadline of June 1, 2025!
If you’re interested in securing sustainable funding and strategies that contribute to the long-term viability of the ecosystem, follow this link to learn more!
We warmly thank the HIGGS team for the opportunity to contribute to this new issue of Civil Society Updates!
Through our participation in the Accelerator program, we’ve gained valuable insights, knowledge, and guidance on a range of complex issues!
Homo Digitalis is member of UNESCO's Global AI Ethics & Governance Observatory
We are very pleased to announce that Homo Digitalis has been selected as a member of UNESCO’s Global AI Ethics & Governance Observatory!
Homo Digitalis is the only member of the network from Greece, once again highlighting our strong expertise and experience on these issues since the very first months of our founding, back in 2018!
You can learn more about the organizations participating in the network and its activities here.
Homo Digitalis participates in the panel "AI, Ethics & Family" at the Artificial Intelligence event of the Leonteios School Network
Homo Digitalis is delighted to take part in the panel “AI, Ethics & Family” during the event organized by the Leonteios School Network, titled “LeonteiosAI – Shaping the Future of Learning.”
Stefanos Vitoratos, Co-Founder of Homo Digitalis and Partner at the law firm Digital Law Experts (DLE), is representing us at the event.
Our fellow panelists include representatives from key institutions, including the Minister of Social Cohesion and Family, Ms. Domna Michailidou.
The event will take place at the Acropolis Museum (Amphitheater “Dimitrios Pandermalis”) on April 8, 2025.
Successful Awareness-Raising Activities in Larissa during February – March
A series of important awareness-raising activities were successfully carried out in Larissa during the February–March period. Our member, Tasos Arampatzis, represented Homo Digitalis with great success by voluntarily leading several awareness and educational initiatives in the region.
In particular, in collaboration with Frosso Ktistaki — PhD holder and piano professor — they delivered an educational presentation on the theme Cybersecurity, Music, and Human Emotions. Within this context, they discussed the human factor in cybersecurity, the impact of personal data breaches, and how music can serve as a helpful tool. The event took place at Pyrgetos High School on February 24.
Additionally, at the end of March, Tasos represented Homo Digitalis in presentations to 5th and 6th grade students of two co-located primary schools in Larissa — the 15th and 43rd Primary Schools. The topic of the presentations was cyberbullying.
Homo Digitalis' Speech at the 15th InfoCom Security Conference 2025 Concluded Successfully
The 15th InfoCom Security Conference 2025 was successfully completed, with Homo Digitalis once again offering its patronage to the event!
Our Board of Directors was represented by Konstantinos Kakavoulis, who also delivered the opening address on the second day of the conference.
We warmly thank the organizing team (SmartPress S.A., Vasilis Amanatidis, IT Security Pro) for the excellent collaboration throughout the event.
Homo Digitalis co-organized and participated in the event "Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Resilience, Compliance, Innovation" at JOIST
Two weeks ago, Homo Digitalis co-organized and participated in the event “Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Resilience, Compliance, Innovation” at JOIST Innovation Park, in Larissa, Greece.
Our Director on Human Rights & AI, Lamprini Gyftokosta represented us there, while our member Anastasios Arampatzis representing Bora – Cybersecurity Marketing moderated the discussion!
With a focus on raising awareness among SMEs and entrepreneurs on data protection and cybersecurity, our panel brought together key experts to explore security, compliance, and innovation, ensuring a privacy preserving digital future.
The list of our esteemed co-panelists included:
-Michail Bletsas Governor, National Cybersecurity Authority
-Panagiotis Soulos – ISC2 Hellenic Chapter, Audit Committee Member, Information Security GRC Senior Manager, STEELMET Corporate Services
-Yiannis Koukoùras – ISC2 Hellenic Chapter Member, Managing Director, TwelveSec
-Karina Iskandarova – Founder, CharismaWorks
A huge thank you to JOIST’s team and the rest of co-organizers, speakers, and participants for this wonderful evening.
Interview of Homo Digitalis in the newspaper "TA NEA" on the ΕHDS
On the occasion of the entry into force of the provisions of Regulation 2025/327 regarding the European Health Data Space (EHDS), journalist Petros Konstantinidis and the newspaper TA NEA published an article highlighting the concerns surrounding the access of American Big Tech companies to the European health data platform.
What are the cybersecurity and geopolitical issues that arise?
Our team was represented by Lamprini Gyftokosta, who provided relevant comments, which you can read in the online version of the article available here.
We thank the journalist for his interest in our work.
The provisions of Regulation 2025/327 will come into effect on March 26, 2027, and will be of significant concern in the near future.
We Sponsor and Speak at the 15th InfoCom Security 2025!
We are excited to announce that Homo Digitalis is once again offering its sponsorship to the 15th InfoCom Security 2025! This special anniversary edition will take place on April 2 & 3 at the Athens Conservatory.
Our Board Member, Konstantinos Kakavoulis, will proudly represent us at the event and deliver the opening keynote speech on the second day of the conference!
Registrations are open and free!
You can secure your spot and explore the full two-day agenda here.
A huge thank you to the organizing team (SmartPress S.A., IT Security Pro) for the excellent collaboration in making this event possible!