Event November 11, 2025

Obrela at the CEO Initiative by Fortune

Obrela partners with Fortune at the CEO Initiative to provide expertise on AI technology and its application for SMEs in Greece. The discussion focuses on how small and medium-sized enterprises can leverage technology to stay resilient against evolving cyber threats.

As the global business landscape shifts faster than ever—driven by AI transformation, geopolitical tensions, and demographic change—business leaders face new challenges, including supply chain disruptions, energy transition, and workforce transformation. Bold and agile leadership is essential, and cybersecurity remains central to ensuring business operations are resilient, compliant, and prepared for a constantly evolving environment.

On November 24, the CEO Initiative Forum will convene top CEOs, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore the forces reshaping the global economy and chart a roadmap for the next era of growth. At the heart of the discussion are Europe’s major challenges:

  • Geopolitical and defense autonomy

  • Energy resilience and security

  • Competitiveness in the global marketplace

  • Technological advancements affected by regulation and international threats

  • Establishing a unified trade policy

Obrela’s CEO, George Patsis, will participate in a panel discussion addressing how the changing technology landscape aligns with regulatory requirements.


Special Session: The Digital Leap – Turning Technology into a Growth Engine for Greece

Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming the way we work, innovate, and do business. For Greek SMEs, these technologies can serve as a “digital leap” to enhance productivity and international competitiveness, provided the right skills and infrastructure are in place. The session will explore how Greece can use digital acceleration as a competitive lever, covering topics such as:

  • Reskilling and AI integration in SMEs

  • Public-private sector collaboration

  • Cybersecurity challenges

  • Strengthening digital infrastructure


Sovereign AI & Data Security

Discussion moderated by: Vasilis Samourkas, Managing Editor, Fortune Greece

Panelists:

  • Michalis Bletsas, National Cybersecurity Authority

  • George Patsis, CEO & Co-Founder, Obrela

  • Panagiotis Polydoros, Country Manager for Greece, Cyprus & Malta, Mastercard

  • Aleksandar Preradovic, General Manager Greece, Dell Technologies