FOODTECH 2025: Innovation, Sustainability and Technology in the Service of Food and Beverage
FOODTECH 2025 opens its doors at Metropoiltan Expo to showcase the latest developments, innovations, and challenges in the rapidly evolving world of the food and beverage industry. From November 7 to 10, leading scientists, entrepreneurs, academics, and institutional representatives will come together to share knowledge, experiences, and visions for the future of the sector.
The event kicks off with the DAIRY LAB, where innovative practices in dairy production will be presented by key industry figures. Following that, the TRENDS & INNOVATION panel will focus on artificial intelligence, food safety, and emerging technologies, featuring talks that range from smart labels to superfoods enriched with propolis.
On Saturday, the Hellenic Association of Dietitians-Nutritionists highlights the role of dietitians in sustainable development, along with trends in food packaging. The program continues with success stories from industries investing in energy self-production through photovoltaics, while PETET presents smart solutions for reducing water waste. The day concludes with sessions on regenerative agriculture, living labs, the protein potential of legumes, and innovations in seafood processing.
Sunday features the OLIVE OIL LAB, exploring opportunities and challenges in the olive oil sector, and the MEAT LAB, focusing on technological advancements in meat processing.
Finally, on Monday, SEVT presents cutting-edge technologies and the integration of artificial intelligence in shaping the foods of the future.
FOODTECH 2025 is a meeting point for those who envision a more sustainable, innovative, and technologically advanced food and beverage landscape. A celebration of knowledge, collaboration, and creativity you won’t want to miss.
12:00-14:00
DAIRY LAB
Innovation in Dairy Product
Coordinator: Giorgos Oikonomou, Economist – Expert in Agri-food Sector Issues.
Speakers: Christos Apostolopoulos, President of the Board of Directors of the Association of Dairy Product Industries – SEVGAP, Pavlos Satolias, President of ETHEAS & Agricultural Cooperative of Kalavryta, Spyros Balantinos, Entrepreneur and President of Cheesemakers of Chania Prefecture Eirini Schina, Biologist Sales Department, TFT Lab Equipment, Efi Tsakalidou, Professor of Food Biochemistry, Agricultural University of Athens.
14:00-16:00
TRENDS & INNOVATION
Artificial Intelligence, Food Safety, Challenges and Innovations
Coordinator: Giannis Oikonomou, Manager at the communication company NUTHESIA E.E.
“The Integration of AI in Food Safety and Quality”
Speaker: Panagiotis Skandamis, Professor of Food Hygiene, Agricultural University of Athens.
“Living Labs: Co-creating Solutions with Producers and Industry”
Speaker: Vicky Krystallidou, Head of the Innovation and Strategy Hub at the Mediterranean Agrifood Competence Center (MACC).
“The Alliance of Nature: Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Propolis – Innovation in Superfoods”
Speaker: Dimitris Stamoulakis, Founder of World Emporio.
“Smart Labels that ‘Speak’ to the Consumer”
Speaker: Vangelis Vlachos, CEO of ZEN DIGITAL GROUP.
11:00-12:00
“Hygienic Design Principles of Food Factories” Supported by Flanders Investment & Trade (Commercial Section of Flanders at the Embassy of Belgium)
Speaker: Herwig Nollet, Sales Manager, Polysto Group CEE, Balkans, Baltics, IL, ZA/ZW
Organizing & Presenting Companies: Hanslow & Polysto Group
12:00-12:30
HELLENIC ASSOCIATION OF DIETITIANS-NUTRITIONISTS
“The Dietitian’s Role in Sustainable Development: Education, Awareness, Guidance”
Speaker: Anastasia Kolombotsou, Dietitian – Nutritionist, graduate of the British University of Surrey.
“Innovative Trends in Food Packaging: Health, Sustainability & Consumer Trust”
Speaker: Margarita Oktoratou, Dietitian–Nutritionist, graduate of Harokopio University of Athens with an M.Sc. in Nutrition, Public Health & Policies from the Agricultural University of Athens.
12:30-13:45
“Success stories of industries”
Energy Self-Consumption through Photovoltaics – Cost Reduction & Sustainable Development.
Speakers: Nikos Vasileiou, Board Member of ENTERPRISE GREECE & Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA), CEO of BRIGHT S.A.; Themis Kostopoulos, Chief Financial Officer of KOLIOS S.A.; Nikos Sifakis, CEO of AENAOS Energy Systems; Giorgos Tsagkarakis, Manager of Financial Products & Group Sales at Alpha Bank; Nikos Chaitoglou, CEO of AFOI CHAITOGLOU S.A.
Moderator: Haris Floudopoulos, Editor-in-Chief, capital.gr
14:00-15:30
PETET: Reducing Water Waste through Smart Systems in Industrial and Agricultural Production
Speakers:
Dionysis Vasilopoulos, General Manager of THEETA B.V., a Dutch company
Stavros Papageorgiou, Mechanical Engineer-Industrial Consultant
Stamatis Vardaxis, MSc Chemist, founder and Director of the consulting company CID
Moderator: Anastasia Panagopoulou, Food Technologist, Quality & Safety Consultant.
15:30-17:00
Regenerative Agriculture & Natural Capital: Innovation & Financial Engineering
Moderator: Giorgos Oikonomou, Economist – Expert in Agri-Food Sector Affairs
Speaker: Giorgos Karakatsanis, Founder, Manager & Chief Economist, EVOTROPIA.
“Food Restructuring: Challenges and Applications”
Speaker: Theofanis Georgopoulos, Lecturer, Department of Food Science and Nutrition
“Global Trends & Prospects in the Protein Potential of Pulses”
Speaker: Stavros Manios, Agronomist – Food Technologist, PhD, R&D Director at Paliria S.A.
“New Trends & Developments in Processing, Quality & Safety of Fish Products”
Speaker: Ioannis Boziaris, Professor of Hygiene and Preservation of Fishery Products, Department of Agriculture, Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Thessaly.
“Utilization of by-products from the agri-food sector. Applications of biotechnology, biofunctional foods”
Speaker: Kiki Zinoviadou: Dean of Perrotis College, American Farm School, Thessaloniki, and Head of the Master’s program “Development of New Products and Businesses in the Food Industry”.
12:00-14:00
OLIVE OIL LAB
Innovation, Challenges & Opportunities in the Olive Oil Sector
Moderator: Giorgos Oikonomou, Economist – Expert in Agri-Food Sector Affairs.
Speakers:
Sofia Drakopoulou, Postdoctoral Researcher at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Co-founder of TRACK4VALUE, Spyros Kintzios, Rector, Agricultural University of Athens, Alexis Komselis, Director, AHEAD- Alba Hub for Entrepreneurship and Development, Katerina Papaiwannou, Development & Communication Consultant – Creative Milestones.
14:00-16:00
MEAT LAB
Innovative Technological Developments in Meat Processing
Moderator: Giorgos Oikonomou, Economist – Expert in Agri-Food Sector Affairs.
Speakers:
Georgia Moschopoulou, Assistant Professor of Biotechnology, Agricultural University of Athens, Anastasia Kritikos, Chemist – Postdoctoral Researcher, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Co-founder of Track4Value, Angeliki Oikonomou, Food Industry Expert, Stelios Skarimpas, Business Consultant, General Director, EXNOOS CONSULTING EE.
12:00-12:05
“SEVT Title: Food & Beverage Industry: New technologies and AI for the food of the future.”
Welcome address V. Papadimitriou, General Manager, SEVT
12:05-12:25
“The coming food crisis. Can technology find a solution?”
Prof. M. Krokida | School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens.
12:25-12:45
“Non-invasive spectroscopic sensors combined with artificial intelligence tools and information technologies: Advances in science and technology enhance the digitization of the food supply chain”
Associate Professor N. Choriopoulos | Laboratory of Food Microbiology & Biotechnology, Agricultural University of Athens.
12:45-13:05
“Artificial Intelligence and Agricultural Production: From Data to Sustainable Development”
Prof. K. Demestichas, Agricultural University of Athens.
13:05 – 13:25
AI & New Technologies in Agri-Food: The Role of Certification in Building Consumer Trust
Ch. Angeloudis | Head of Business Development, TÜV NORD Hellas
13:25 – 13:45
Roots That Inspire Nourishing Innovation: Barba Stathis’ Journey Toward the Future of Nutrition
E. Koutsomitropoulou | R&D Manager, BARBA STATHIS S.A.
13.45- 14.30
Discussion Panel – New Technologies and AI for the Foods of the Future
Moderator: R. Gamvros, Chair of the Scientific Committee, SEVT
Participants:
Assoc. Prof. K. Demestichas Agricultural University of Athens
Prof. M. Krokida School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
N. Chorianopoulos Laboratory of Food Microbiology & Biotechnology, Agricultural University of Athens
Ch. Angeloudis Head of Business Development, TÜV NORD Hellas
E. Koutsomitropoulou R&D Manager, BARBA STATHIS S.A.
14:35 – 14:45
I-RESTART & AGRIFOODSKILLS: Reskilling and Upskilling in the Agri-Food and Veterinary Sector
E. Xaxiri | Program Manager, SEVT
14:45 – 15:00
I-RESTART Project: The Role of Micro-Credentials in Shaping the Skills and Competencies of the Future in Agri-Food
Al. Kostaras | Program Manager, Universal Education – AKMI International
15:00 – 15:15
“AGRIFOODSKILLS Project: Digital and Green Skills for the Future of Agri-Food”
Dr. D. Bochtis | founder farmB
