George Pattakos

I connect tradition with technology and artificial intelligence, creating new ways for Greek cultural heritage to reach communities around the world.

I do not see tradition as something that simply needs to be preserved. I see it as a living way of connecting people, communities and places.I am active as an entrepreneur in culture, hospitality and cultural tourism marketing, developing modern models that connect cultural heritage with technology and artificial intelligence.Through the KOURITES Cultural Heritage Center, where I serve as President, we have created one of the most active tradition communities, with both a physical and digital presence on a global level. More than 5,000 students in over 35 countries have come into contact with Cretan tradition through the first online educational platform dedicated to Cretan tradition, while we have also created the first online department for Cretan dance instructors worldwide.My work focuses on creating digital tools, educational models, networking strategies and artificial intelligence solutions that help associations, communities and organizations better organize their knowledge, communicate more effectively and achieve measurable growth results.As a speaker, I participate in conferences on entrepreneurship, tradition, cultural innovation and new models for the dissemination of cultural heritage. At the same time, I participate in the Board of Directors of the Committee for Tradition and Culture of the Professional Chamber of Athens, contributing to the dialogue around the relationship between culture, tradition and entrepreneurship.My vision is for our tradition to be able to reach every person who wants to come closer to it, wherever they may be, in a way that is organized, meaningful and modern.

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