Skill Up Forum 2025: The Meeting Point for Those Shaping the Future
500+ professionals, 75+ top speakers, and 20+ leading companies came together for two days of inspiration, innovation, and networking – with the support of Google and Microsoft.
Athens, November 12, 2025 – The Skill Up Forum 2025 (skillup.gr) successfully concluded, marking another milestone as Greece’s premier event highlighting trends, technological developments, and best practices from global tech giants, multinational companies, and key public and private organizations. The Forum was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Digital Governance and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, and took place on October 29-30 at Technopolis City of Athens, organized by Envolve Entrepreneurship (envolveglobal.org) and linq (linq.co).The event brought together over 500 professionals, 75+ speakers, and 20+ leading companies, who shared insights, inspiration, and practical tools for the future of work and entrepreneurship. The mission of Skill Up Forum is to inspire, guide, and connect ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs who seek to grow, evolve, and enhance their skills.
Two Days of Learning, Connection, and Action
Participants had the opportunity to develop hands-on skills in AI, digital tools, leadership, and innovation, connect with market leaders, and learn through real-world examples, case studies, and interactive workshops.
The program featured open talks with distinguished professionals in technology, leadership, and education, along with practical workshops on topics such as AI Adoption, Leadership, Corporate Culture & Agility, and Executive Trainings tailored for senior executives, all designed to enhance skills and promote continuous professional development.
The forum was honored by the presence and opening remarks of Ms. Niki Kerameus, Minister of Labor and Social Security, who emphasized the importance of collaboration between education and the labor market, as well as the continuous need for skill development in the age of Artificial Intelligence.
The Skill Up Forum featured over 75 distinguished speakers from the fields of entrepreneurship, technology, human resources, and education, including:
- Niki Kerameus, Minister of Labor and Social Security
- Peter Economides, international brand strategist who collaborated with Steve Jobs on Apple’s relaunch
- Yiannis Kalogerakis, international trainer with experience at Unilever, Vodafone, AstraZeneca
- Steve Vranakis, Co-founder, Catalytic Creative & Strategy Studio
- Eleftheria Zourou, Founder & CEO, Doctoranytime
- Stefanos Karagos, Lead Instructor & Senior AI Strategy Consultant, CAIO Group
- Zoe Fragkou, Organizational Psychologist, Fragoulous Minds
- Dimitris Kleftakis, President, AIMS International, Managing Partner Greece
- and representatives from Google, Microsoft, Epignosis, Kaizen Gaming, Doctoranytime, OTE, Envolve Entrepreneurship, and linq.
The Skill Up Forum 2025 was supported by Google and Microsoft. Premium Partners included Epignosis Learning Technologies, Summit, The People’s Trust, and IWG. As Partners, the event was also supported by Uber, Mellon Group of Companies, doValue, and BCA College. Finally, as Supporters, the forum was backed by METAXA, Conferience, This is Coffee, and experienZ.
The Future of Work Today
The Skill Up Forum 2025 amplified the voice of the future – a future where artificial intelligence, leadership, and human skills co-exist creatively to build organizations that are more agile, collaborative, and human-centered. The Skill Up team is already preparing for the 2026 edition, aiming to make continuous professional growth accessible across the entire ecosystem of professionals shaping the future of work.
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About Envolve Entrepreneurship
Envolve Entrepreneurship is a non-profit organization supporting entrepreneurship, at the forefront of innovation since its founding in 2012. It empowers individuals behind business ideas and promotes innovation through an open ecosystem based on collaboration, transparency, and outward thinking. Envolve acts as a hub of innovation and knowledge, offering education and skills development, entrepreneurial support, and services in business innovation and digital transformation for a global community.
With the EnvolveXL program, the organization is nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs, building on the successful legacy of the Envolve Award Greece. Through both programs, Envolve has supported the development of 47 businesses and contributed over €6,200,000 to the economy, attracting an additional €330 million from global investors, fostering job creation and economic growth. Through numerous acceleration and innovation promotion programs, Envolve has supported hundreds of entrepreneurs across Greece, Europe, and the U.S.
Learn more at envolveglobal.org
About linq
Celebrating 10 years of success in the Greek market, linq is the leading platform connecting talent with businesses. Its mission is to support professionals at every career stage, with expertise across technology, manufacturing, digital, and finance sectors. With an advanced database and the use of sophisticated algorithms, linq delivers personalized and efficient matches between candidates and employers. Its experienced team of 20+ specialized consultants, with over 10 years of industry experience, provides end-to-end support — including career coaching, training programs, personalized job suggestions, recruitment, employer branding, and consulting services. linq bridges the gap between professionals and opportunities, creating ideal work environments where both people and businesses can thrive.
Learn more at linq.co