AE4RIA at the 2nd International Conference: LEADING AND MANAGING IN THE DIGITAL ERA – Shaping the Future with AI and Data Analytics (June 13–17, 2025)
AE4RIA proudly participated in the 2nd International Conference Leading and Managing in the Digital Era, contributing to high-level discussions at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data analytics, and sustainability.
June 13 | Session: “Sustainability and Digital Transformation: Leveraging AI for Environmental Impact”
Chair: Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri
(Athens University of Economics and Business & University of Cambridge; Director, AE4RIA; Chair, SDSN Global Climate Hub)
Organized by AE4RIA, this session convened experts in environmental science and data analytics to explore how AI technologies are shaping sustainable development. Key speakers included:
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Prof. Alberto Naveira Garabato (University of Southampton)
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Prof. Ali Mashayek (University of Cambridge)
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Prof. Anthony Papavasiliou (National Technical University of Athens)
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Dr. Fivos Papadimitriou (AUEB, AE4RIA)
Discussions focused on AI’s role in climate modeling, smart resource management, and evidence-based policymaking. An innovative framework was introduced to demonstrate how AI can link policy targets to real-world skills and capabilities, advancing environmental and socio-economic resilience.
June 14 | Research Presentation
In the session titled “AI-Powered Sustainability: From Policy Insights to Educational Innovation,” AE4RIA researcher Dr. Georgios Feretzakis presented a collaborative research paper:
“Data-Driven Insights on Human Security Integration in EU Green Deal Policies”
Co-authors: Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, Konstantinos Dellis, Monika Mavragani, Angelos Plataniotis, PhD, FCCA, MSc, and George Feretzakis.
The study emphasizes the importance of incorporating human security frameworks into environmental policy and education using data-centric methodologies. It contributes to the broader goals of the European Green Deal by offering practical insights into aligning digital tools with inclusive sustainability agendas.
Read the full paper here
This contribution reflects AE4RIA’s continued commitment to research, education, and policy innovation at the forefront of the green and digital transitions.
