Homo Digitalis Speaks Once Again at CPDP!
Homo Digitalis participated once again in the largest international conference on data protection, Computers, Privacy and Data Protection (CPDP), with a talk on the panel “Protecting the Digital Rights of Asylum Seekers and Refugees”, organized by the Centre for Fundamental Rights – Hertie School!
Eleftherios Chelioudakis, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Homo Digitalis, represented us as a speaker on the panel, alongside Francesca Palmiotto (IE University), Derya Ozkul (University of Warwick), and Joanna Parkin (EDPS – European Data Protection Supervisor) on Friday, May 23.
Congratulations to the organizing team at the Hertie School and to Ida Reihani for the excellent collaboration!
Homo Digitalis speaks at Digital World Summit Greece
Speaker Announcement | Digital World Summit Greece 2025 – 22/05/2025
We are pleased to announce that Stefanos Vitoratos will represent Homo Digitalis as a speaker on the second panel of Digital World Summit Greece 2025, titled:
“The Future of Artificial Intelligence: The Next Decade in AI Development and Best Practices.”
Register here to attend the conference for free, either in person at Technopolis City of Athens or online.
Stefanos Vitoratos is a Co-founder of Homo Digitalis and Managing Partner at Digital Law Experts (DLE), specializing in data protection compliance, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
He is a member of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) Pool of Experts for Greece, Co-Chair of the Hellenic Knowledgenet Chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and has been awarded the title Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) by IAPP, holding both CIPP/E and CIPM certifications.
He is also a member of the Research Group of the Center for AI & Digital Policy (CAIDP) and collaborates with the European Commission as an Ethics Expert for funded projects. In the past, he has served as a consultant for leading companies in Greece as well as at the Permanent Representation of Greece to NATO.
In parallel, he is pursuing his academic path as a PhD Candidate in the Department of Public Administration at Panteion University, focusing on AI in public administration and public-private cooperation in relevant projects. He holds a Law degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and two Master’s degrees from City, University of London and Panteion University.
He frequently delivers professional seminars, publishes scholarly articles, and participates in academic conferences as a speaker or moderator.
Homo Digitalis is once again participating in the Digital World Summit Greece "AI Realities: Policy, Possibilities, Power"
The Digital World Summit Greece returns in 2025, taking place in Athens on Thursday, May 22, to shape the ongoing discussion around the developments and realities of Artificial Intelligence at a technological, political, social, and cultural level.
This year’s conference focuses on three key pillars:
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Opportunities and challenges for Greece as a hotspot of technological advancement
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The next steps in AI evolution and best practices
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Safe development and use of Artificial Intelligence
Renowned speakers and representatives from the government, private and public sector, civil society, as well as the technical and academic community, will gather to discuss and propose solutions regarding crucial aspects of AI use and governance at national, European, and global levels.
The event will conclude with networking drinks.
Thursday, May 22 | 10:00–18:30 at Technopolis City of Athens– “Miltiadis Evert” Amphitheatre & Online
Free admission (registration required). Secure your spot and help shape the Future of Artificial Intelligence here.
Stay tuned to Digital World Summit Greece‘s channels for more updates on themes and speakers!
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!
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!
Registration for the 2nd AI Summit of Cleon Conferences, under the auspices of Homo Digitalis, is now open
CLEON Conferences & Communications is organizing the 2nd AI SUMMIT under the auspices of the Ministry of Digital Governance, SEKEE, ISACA, Homo Digitalis, and Rythmisis.
The conference will be moderated by lawyer and journalist Antonis Papagiannidis, while a speech will also be given by Stefanos Vitoratos, co-founder of Homo Digitalis and lawyer.
The conference will take place on Tuesday, April 29, at the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens.
Don’t miss the opportunity to stay informed about the latest developments and trends in AI!
You can register here.
Homo Digitalis Interview on NAFTEMPORIKI TV’s "REVIEW" with Takis Spiliopoulos
Yesterday evening, Homo Digitalis was featured on NAFTEMPORIKI TV’s show “REVIEW”, hosted by journalist Takis Spiliopoulos.
Representing our team, Eleftherios Chelioudakis participated in an engaging discussion about our work in public awareness and policy shaping.
Key Discussion Points
–Targeted commercial advertising and its ethical implications
–Addiction to digital platforms
–AI legislation and its impact on society
NGI TALER – Privacy-Focused Digital Payments
We also discussed NGI – The Next Generation Internet and its open funding calls under NGI TALER, a European Commission co-funded initiative aimed at developing a privacy-focused digital payment platform using open-source principles.
(Interested applicants can apply here)
Other Featured Guests
The episode also included insightful discussions with:
–Antonis Ballis, Assistant Professor of Financial Technology, on cash and digital transactions
–Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance, on the future of digital policy
A huge thank you to NAFTEMPORIKI TV, Takis Spiliopoulos, and the entire journalistic team, including Liana Thanou, for the kind invitation and the opportunity to share our work.
Watch the full interview here.
Homo Digitalis Interview on ANT1's show "Your Business Can" with Fai Chrysοchoou
On Sunday, March 9, Homo Digitalis was featured on ANT1’s program “Your Business Can”, hosted by journalist Fai Chrysοchoou.
A huge thank you to the journalist and her team, including Toni Aravadinos, for the kind invitation and their interest in our work!
Key Discussion Points
Representing Homo Digitalis, Eleftherios Chelioudakis spoke about:
–Artificial Intelligence and its regulatory framework
–How legislation acts as a driver of innovation, trust, and entrepreneurship
The Reality of AI & Business Growth
Many non-EU tech companies have historically followed the “Move Fast and Break Things” model, leading to:
–Numerous violations & fines imposed by European regulators
–Social polarization and addiction to social media
–The spread of misinformation
Why Compliance is an Advantage
–Businesses that comply with regulations gain a competitive edge
–Strong legal foundations enable sustainable growth
-Compliance fosters trust, stability, and access to the unified digital market
Ultimately, legislation does not hinder business—it fuels long-term success and strengthens democratic societies!