The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) successfully concluded its participation in BEYOND 2026, the international exhibition on digital technology and innovation, reaffirming the pivotal role of industrial property in transforming knowledge into competitive products and services.
As the national authority exclusively responsible for the protection of inventions, trademarks and industrial designs in Greece, OBI maintained an active presence throughout the exhibition, providing businesses, research organisations and start-ups with information on the tools and procedures available for securing industrial property rights—an essential factor in strengthening competitiveness and international market expansion.
In parallel, OBI representatives took part in discussions and meetings with stakeholders from the innovation ecosystem, contributing to the dialogue on emerging technological developments and the challenges of the future.
On Thursday, 18 June 2026, OBI organised a specialised workshop entitled “Scenario-Driven Innovation Lab: Designing Climate-Responsive and Resilient Technology Futures”, based on the key findings of OBI’s Technology Foresight study, “Technology Foresight on the Adaptation of Public Infrastructure and Services to Climate Change by 2050 through Mitigation and Adaptation Measures.”
Ms Uioulli Papapostolou, Director of Technological Information and Head of OBI’s Innovation Agency, highlighted the Organisation’s role as a provider of technology intelligence and strategic information supporting evidence-based public policymaking. She focused on the technological trends expected to shape public infrastructure and services, the economy, quality of life and societal resilience by 2050.
The workshop aimed to foster interactive dialogue among representatives of the quadruple helix—public administration, academia, industry and civil society—to:
- translate inventive activity and emerging technological trends into practical strategies;
- promote the convergence of policy, technology and the market.
Workshop Programme
15:00–15:10 – Presentation of commemorative awards to the Delphi expert panel
- Panagiotis Kanellopoulos, Director General, OBI
15:10–15:15 – Introduction to the Technology Foresight study
- Uioulli Papapostolou, Director of Technological Information and Head of the Innovation Agency, OBI
15:15–15:35 – Presentation of the study
- Angelos Magklis, Project Manager, Atlantis Consulting S.A.
- Dr Georgios Papadakos, Management Systems and Metrology Consultant, RPE, CEA
- Manolis Chatziyiannis, Technology Transfer Consultant, CERTH
- Charalambos Panayiotou, Environmental Consultant, ATLANTIS Environment and Innovation Ltd, Cyprus
15:35–15:45 – Remarks by the Delphi expert panel
- Dr Stella Kyvelou, Professor, Panteion University; Expert, European MSP Assistance Mechanism for the Blue Economy; Adviser to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
- Dr Nikolaos Karabekios, Head of Department, National Documentation Centre and Electronic Content (EKT)
- Theodoris Karaoulanis, Journalist and Communications Consultant, Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE)
15:50–16:10 – Expert commentary and interventions
- Dr Angelos Tsakanikas, Professor of Economic Evaluation of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Systems, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
- Dr Zisis Ioannidis, Special Adviser to the Minister of Environment and Energy
- Dr Spyridon N. Oikonomou, Director General, Hydrogen Technologies, EUNICE
- Evangelia Athanasiou, Senior Insurance Executive
- Kyriaki Bakirtzi, Head of the Innovation Ecosystem Development and Support Department, Innovation Directorate, HDB
16:10–16:20 – Open discussion
16:20–16:30 – Questions and answers
Moderator:
Dr Lambros A. Pyrgiotis, Chemical Engineer (NTUA), PhD in Regional Science (Economist and Regional Planner), representative of the Technical Chamber of Greece, member of the Administrative Council of OBI and member of the Sectoral Scientific Council on Technological Entrepreneurship.
- Related brochure
- Project presentation_BEYOND (Greek)
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Video: https://youtu.be/RJVTh2Lyebo
