Empowering the Next Generation: Launching the WIA-Europe Greece Regional Network
Driven by the rapid acceleration of the local aerospace ecosystem of Greece, this session will introduce Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-Europe) and its extensive pan-European footprint, while marking the official inauguration of the new WIA-Europe Greece Regional Network. Established to foster professional development, mentorship, outreach, and advocacy within the aerospace sector, this new network will provide a vital platform to bring together professionals from academia, industry, and government to drive networking and collaboration. The session will explore how the country's vibrant aerospace ecosystem can work together to strengthen Greece's presence within the broader European aerospace landscape. 

Opening Speeches:
Dr. Christina Giannopapa, President, WIA-Europe
Marita Georganta, WIA-Europe Head of Events and Ground Segment Team Lead, Open Cosmos

Panel Moderator: Dr. Christina Giannopapa, President, WIA-Europe
Dr. Dionisia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou, Member of the Hellenic Parliament
Dr. Manolis Rammos, President of the Hellenic Space Center (HSC)
Dr. Jorge Sanchez, Chairman of the BoD, si-Cluster & Director of ESA BIC Greece
Dr. Giorgio Saccoccia, President Europe, Vast
Ioanna Papageorgiou, WIA Europe Greece co-lead and CEO NEMUSAT
Athanasia Karagianni, WIA Europe Greece co-lead and Project Manager INNOV-ACTS