Workforce Innovation 2026

Connecting Talent to the Digital Gateway – Skills & Career Summit

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Divani Caravel Hotel

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Workforce Innovation 2026 returns in full force, on 27 May 2026 at the Divani Caravel Hotel, evolving into a Skills & Career Summit. In strategic convergence with the 16th AI Connected World, the conference builds a unique bridge that connects human talent with the country’s major technological investments.

While AI Connected World highlights Greece as a Digital Gateway (Data Centers, Networks, Smart Cities), Workforce Innovation focuses on the people who will build and manage this gateway.

This year, theory turns into practice. Demand (infrastructure projects, digital transformation) and supply (talent, skills) meet in the same place. The conference acts as a growth catalyst, bringing together companies that lead innovation, with professionals who seek the next step in their careers and the skills of the future.

As a Skills & Career Summit, the event goes beyond job placement. It focuses on the meaningful upskilling of human capital. Through a combination of exhibition, workshops, and talks, we highlight how expertise (hard skills) and leadership (soft skills) shape together the profile of professionals who will stand out in the digital decade.

The goal of the Summit is to address modern challenges:

How do we bridge the Skills Gap in critical sectors such as AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Centers?
How do companies build an attractive Employer Brand to attract Gen Z and top talent?
What are the essential upskilling pathways to keep employees competitive?
How can we directly connect the academic community with the real needs of the labor market?

From Knowledge to Career: A Holistic Summit

Participants of Workforce Innovation 2026 will not merely hear about the future — they will have the opportunity to shape it. Technology companies, industries, and educational institutions will be present with physical booths to engage with candidates, offer guidance, and identify the future leaders of the digital economy.

The co-location with AI Connected World provides a decisive competitive advantage: participants see what is being built next door (projects) and learn how they can become part of it (careers).

The message is clear: Connecting Talent to the Digital Gateway. Infrastructure is the “body” of the new economy, but people are its soul.

Thematic Sessions

The Tech Talent Expo: Meet the Future Employers

The place where supply meets demand. Leading companies present career opportunities, their culture, and the projects they are running, seeking talent that will bring them to life.

Skills for the Digital Gateway: Hard Skills in Demand

In direct connection with AI Connected World, we analyze the technical skills required by new infrastructures: Cloud Engineering, AI & Machine Learning, Data Analytics, and Cybersecurity. What are CTOs really looking for today?

Reskilling & Upskilling Strategies: Lifelong Growth

Technology is evolving faster than ever. Presentation of strategies and reskilling programs that enable professionals and organizations to adapt and thrive in the new environment.

Leadership & Soft Skills: The Human Edge

In the era of Artificial Intelligence, human skills gain greater value. Critical thinking, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and communication: the keys to tomorrow’s leadership.

Employer Branding & Culture: Attracting Top Talent

How can organizations stand out as employers of choice? Discussions on flexibility, inclusion (DEI), wellbeing, and how corporate vision attracts the new generation of employees.

The Future of Work: Hybrid, Remote & AI-Augmented

How is the modern workplace being shaped? We explore hybrid collaboration models and the role of AI as an empowerment tool (copilot), not a replacement for employees.

Startups & Innovation Paths

For those who consider entrepreneurship a one-way path. Introduction to the startup ecosystem, mentoring for new entrepreneurs, and the skills required to build your own company.

Why Attend?

Market Connection: Meet the decision-makers of companies delivering the largest digital transformation projects.
Career Opportunities: Discover job openings and speak directly with recruiters in the exhibition area.
Skill Development: Learn about cutting-edge skills and educational programs that will accelerate your career.
Strategic Insight: Understand where the labor market is heading through synergy with AI Connected World.
Networking: Connect with top executives, HR Directors, and industry experts.
Employer Branding (for companies): Position your organization as a leading employer to a targeted audience of technology professionals.