For the second consecutive year, >SEKEE (Association of Innovative Applications Enterprises of Greece) actively participated, as a co-organizer, in 13th Technology Forum, the leading institution of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship in Northern Greece, held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Warehouse IV of Thessaloniki Port (“Frida Liappa” room), in collaboration with TechSaloniki.
This year’s Technology Forum, under the title “share it 2grow, focused on critical issues such as the era of AI agents, the transfer of technology from the laboratory to the market, the Innovation ecosystems and funding opportunities through the European Innovation Council (EIC). With speakers and panelists from leading organizations — among others Salesforce, ARUP, PwC, KETHI (CERTH), AUTH, University of Macedonia and many more — the organization highlighted the dynamics of Thessaloniki as an innovation hub with international appeal.
The presence of SEKEE at the Technology Forum is part of the Strategy of the Association to strengthen the extroversion and networking of its members at the national and regional level. Through the co-organization, SEKEE offers its members access to a rich network of research institutions, industrial bodies, investors and policy makers — creating opportunities for new partnerships, participation in European financial programs and development of joint technology actions Transfer.
At the same time, >participation in the forum strengthens the connection of SKEE with Thessaloniki and Northern Greece — a region with a particularly dynamic ecosystem of universities, research centers and technological enterprises. SEKEE, with members in Athens, Thessaloniki and throughout Greece, is committed to functioning as a bridge between the two junctions and to contribute to the development of a single, dynamic national innovation ecosystem.
The SEKEE was represented by its president, Manos Makromallis, and its vice-president, Giorgos Markatatos, who actively participated in the work of the forum.
The President of SEKEE, Manos Makromallis, stated: “Our participation in the Technology Forum for the second year is not formal — it’s a strategy. The connection with the universities, research centers and businesses of Thessaloniki opens paths that cannot be opened from a distance. We want our members to have access to Technology Transfer opportunities, European financial tools and a wide network of partners. The strengthening of the ecosystem is not only done in the capitals — it is done everywhere where there is talent, research and real dynamics. Thessaloniki has all three.”
The Vice-President of SEKEE, Giorgos Markatatos, emphasized: “The Technology Forum proves every year that the Innovation in Greece is not an isolated case — it is the result of cooperation between academia, industry and institutional bodies. For SEKEE, this interconnection is a key priority. Our members find real opportunities at events like this: from pilot projects and R&D partnerships to networking with EIC funding agencies. This is the role of a modern branch liaison — to bring the right people to the same table.”
Among the co-organizers of the 13th Technology Forum, in addition to SEKEE and TechSaloniki, are the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the Region of Central Macedonia, CERTH, General Research and Innovation Secretariat, the Alexander Innovation Zone, the University of Macedonia, the University of Western Macedonia, the International University, SETPE, Helexpo, JOIST Innovation Park and dozens of other agencies and institutions.
More information about the Technology Forum: https://technology-forum.eu
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