# StrictlyVC Lands in Athens: Exploring the Future of European Tech

## StrictlyVC Lands in Athens: Exploring the Future of European Tech

TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC event is expanding its horizons in 2025, kicking off its international tour in Athens, Greece, on May 8th. This event promises to be more than just a conference; it’s designed as an interactive forum bringing together leading European tech figures and venture capitalists. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in unfiltered conversations and contribute to discussions shaping the continent’s tech landscape.

The Athens agenda focuses on key trends and challenges facing European startups. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:

**Why Europe, Why Now: Betting Big on the Continent’s Next Wave of Startups:** This session features John Tsioris, Founder and CEO of Revotech, and Panos Papadopoulos, Partner at Marathon Venture Capital, discussing the evolving European startup ecosystem. They’ll explore opportunities and friction points, especially in emerging hubs like Greece, offering insights from both the founder and investor perspectives.

**Building Europe’s Innovation Future: From Grassroots to Governance:** Simon Schaefer, Founder of Factory and Co-Initiator of The EU-Inc Petition, will delve into the shifting policy landscape impacting European startups. He’ll address how founders can proactively shape EU regulations related to areas like AI and data privacy, rather than just reacting to them.

**Built in Europe: Scaling Ambition from the Ground Up:** Haris Pylarinos and Dimitrios Kottas, Co-Founders and CEOs of Hack the Box and Delian Alliance Industries respectively, will share their experiences in scaling globally from a European base. Their discussion will cover critical factors like hiring, funding, mindset, and achieving market fit.

StrictlyVC Greece will be held at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, providing a stunning backdrop for networking and insightful discussions. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge from top European tech leaders and connect with key players driving innovation.

For those unable to attend the Athens event, StrictlyVC will also be in **London on May 13th**, continuing the conversation on European tech and investment with another lineup of industry leaders.

Whether in Athens or London, StrictlyVC 2025 promises to be a crucial platform for understanding and shaping the future of European technology and venture capital. Register now to secure your place at these essential events.