Brief Conference Programme
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10.00 – 10.30 |
Arrival and registration of participants / conference delegates |
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10.30 – 10.40 |
Brief Welcome Address by the Conference Chairing Committee |
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10.40 – 11.10 |
First Keynote Speech |
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11.10 – 11.35 |
First Round Table Discussion |
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11.35 – 11.45 |
Mini Break / Transition To Parallel Presentation Rooms |
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11.45 – 13.40 |
Parallel Presentations – Part A |
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13.40 – 14.15 |
Main Break |
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14.15 – 14.40 |
Second Keynote Speech |
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14.40 – 15.05 |
Second Round Table Discussion |
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15.05 – 15.15 |
Mini Break / Transition To Parallel Presentation Rooms |
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15.15 – 17.30 |
Parallel Presentations – Part B |
*Registrations will take place in the lobby outside Lecture Hall LH2.
*All keynote speeches will be held in Lecture Hall LH2.
***Parallel presentation sessions A and B will take place in various rooms within the main building of the college. Please consult the detailed programme below.
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10.00 – 10.30 |
Arrival and registration of participants / conference delegates (lobby LH2) |
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10.30 – 10.40 |
Brief Welcome Address by the Conference Chairing Committee (LH2) Dr. Axiotis KechagiasAssociate Provost (Learning, Teaching and Student Experience) Prof. Penelope Louka Associate Provost (Research) |
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10.40 – 11.10 |
1st Keynote Speech (LH2) “Redefining the Boundaries of Education” This keynote address explores the changing realities shaping the lives of younger generations through the lens of economic, social, and political history. Centered on the idea of the “next day,” the talk examines how and why a new era has emerged, how it differs from the past, and what these transformations may mean for the future. The keynote also reflects on the role of education in preparing students, graduates, and educators for a rapidly evolving world. By identifying the defining characteristics of this new reality, the talk invites participants to consider how education can help individuals navigate and shape the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. |
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11.10 – 11.35 |
1st Round Table Discussion (LH2) “The Next Decade of Innovation” Join an engaging faculty round table bringing together leading academics from Business, Marketing, Hospitality, and Operations Management to explore the key forces shaping the next decade of innovation. Drawing on their dual experience as both industry practitioners and higher education professionals, the panel will connect theoretical perspectives with real-world application. The discussion will address emerging market trends, operational transformation, and the evolving role of technology, offering sharp insights and forward-looking perspectives. |
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11.35 – 11.45 |
Mini Break / Transition To Parallel Presentation Rooms |
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11.45 – 13.40 |
Parallel Presentations – Part A |
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13.40 – 14.15 |
Main Break (roof garden) |
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14.15 – 14.40 |
2nd Keynote Speech (LH2) “Research, Innovation and Impact” This keynote explores the evolving role of research and innovation in shaping contemporary higher education, professional practice, and societal development. Drawing on the University of Derby’s growing research culture and interdisciplinary endeavours, the presentation highlights how applied research, collaborative partnerships, and innovation-driven initiatives contribute to real-world impact across education, health, business, sport, and community engagement. |
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14.40 – 15.05 |
2nd Round Table Discussion (LH2) “What Numbers Alone Could Not Explain: The Value of Mixing Things Up in Research” This roundtable discussion reflects on a student-led research project exploring the relationship between social media use, FOMO, emotional engagement, and self-esteem. While the initial quantitative findings produced only partial confirmation of the hypothesis, the subsequent qualitative phase offered deeper insight into participants’ lived experiences and emotional processes. The discussion will focus on what was “missing” from the original quantitative approach and how mixed methods research helped generate a more nuanced understanding of the phenomenon. |
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15.05 – 15.15 |
Mini Break / Transition To Parallel Presentation Rooms |
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15.15 – 17.30 |
Parallel Presentations – Part B |
Parallel Presentations – Part A
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11.45 – 13.40 (Room K3) – Session A1 “Roots and Relationships: Wellbeing, Voices, and Learning Across Early and Formative Experiences” This session moves from the earliest childhood through the family system to early adult psychological consequences of childhood relational ruptures. It tells a coherent developmental story — from the child’s world outward — and foregrounds voices that are often marginalized. This session brings together research that centres children and young people — their experiences, vulnerabilities, educational contexts, and the interventions designed to support them.Chairs: Dr. Thalia Theodoraki & Mr. George Dimitropoulos |
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11.45 – 12.00 Roza Triantafyllidi |
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12.00 – 12.15 Eleni Bizani-Tsilingiri |
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12.15 – 12.30 Eirini Ilia |
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12.30 – 12.45 Natalia Fontaine |
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12.45 – 12.55 Mini break |
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12.55 – 13.10 Lakshmi Seshasai Varshini Chakrala |
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13.10 – 13.25 Athanasia Basta |
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13.25 – 13.40 Eleni Meintani |
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11.45 – 13.40 (Room K4) – Session A2 “People, Organisations, and the Future of Work: Leadership, Wellbeing, and Strategic Transformation” This session clusters research focused on the internal dynamics of organisations — how they manage people, adopt new technologies, and navigate structural and ethical challenges.Chairs: Dr. Evangelia Markaki & Dr. Virginia Tsoukatou |
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11.45 – 12.00 Eftychia-Eirini Chatzicharalampous |
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12.00 – 12.15 Dimitris Asimakopoulos |
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12.15 – 12.30 Catherine Bury |
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12.30 – 12.45 Sokratis Al Zoampie |
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12.45 – 12.55 Mini break |
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12.55 – 13.10 Eleni Anna Savvaki |
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13.10 – 13.25 Elisavet Birmpou |
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13.25 – 13.40 Glykeria Fylaktou |
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11.45 – 13.40 (Room K1) – Session A3 “Body, Expression, and Experience: Design, Performance, and Wellbeing in Motion” This session is bringing together fashion design, dramatherapy, sports science, and rehabilitation. What unites the presentations is a shared focus on the human body — as a site of expression, performance, healing, and identity. Whether through a thoughtfully designed bag that carries meaning as much as objects, a hydrotherapy clinic reimagining recovery, a dramatherapy intervention in a museum, or research into talent, nutrition, and sport, each presentation asks how we can better serve human potential — physically, emotionally, and aesthetically.Chairs: Dr. Rafailia–Nikoletta Kallioupi, Ms. Fofi Trigazi & Ms. Danai Ioannou |
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11.45 – 12.00 Eirini Trivilou, Dimitris Kalamaras, Dimitra Gartagani, Sofia Tsamandoura, Cherrine Retal, Evin Karaca |
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12.00 – 12.15 Dionysis Ioannou, Nicole Kastrinaki, Moez Aye, Marsilda Gkietsai, Tina Tsirigoti, Laskaris Oikonomou |
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12.15 – 12.30 Varvara Evangelia Pischou |
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12.30 – 12.40 Mini break |
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12.40 – 12.55 George Chazirakis |
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12.55 – 13.10 Ioanna Mavragani |
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13.10 – 13.25 Kevin-Mark Kousparis |
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13.25 – 13.40 Theofanis Zikopoulos |
Parallel Presentations – Part B
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15.15 – 17.30 (Room K1) – Session B1 “Digital Lives, Social Selves, and Organisational Realities: Psychological Dimensions of Contemporary Adult Experience” This session brings together a series of studies examining adult psychological wellbeing and social functioning within contemporary digital and institutional environments. The presentations explore how modern life is increasingly shaped by social media engagement, online relationships, smartphone use, workplace dynamics, and leadership cultures, highlighting their influence on identity, emotional wellbeing, self-perception, and interpersonal behaviour.Chairs: Dr. Flora Ioannidou & Mr. Ioannis Christopoulos |
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15.15 – 15.30 Dimitra Belexi |
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15.30 – 15.45 Rafaela Pera |
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15.45 – 16.00 Petros Katsouridis |
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16.00 – 16.10 Mini break |
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16.10 – 16.25 Alkmini Diangelaki |
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16.25 – 16.40 Panagiotis Matiatos |
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16.40 – 16.55 Lara Page |
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15.15 – 17.30 (Room K2) – Session B2 “Guest Experiences, Market Dynamics, and Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism” This session draws together research centred on the hospitality and tourism sector — consumer behaviour, service quality, pricing, technology, and sustainability. Particular attention is given to the ways in which changing consumer expectations and global trends continue to reshape hospitality and tourism practices. The session also explores how organisations respond to contemporary challenges through innovation, strategic planning, and sustainable development initiatives.Chairs: Ms. Sofia Matzourani & Ms. Dimitra Mari |
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15.15 – 15.30 Danny Choukeir |
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15.30 – 15.45 Danai Tzaferai |
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15.45 – 16.00 Athanasiou Alexadra |
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16.00 – 16.10 Mini break |
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16.10 – 16.25 Georgios Panteleimon Pagkalos |
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16.25 – 16.40 Dionysios Stroumpakos |
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16.40 – 16.55 Bianka Treveza |
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15.15 – 17.30 (Room K3) – Session B3 “Designing for Performance: Computational, Mechanical, and Human-Centred Engineering Solutions” This session brings together studies united by a focus on performance-driven thinking — using design, simulation, and empirical analysis to solve real-world engineering challenges. The papers span architectural parametric design, mechanical assistive devices, rehabilitation robotics, cam-follower mechanisms, vibration isolation, and indoor thermal comfort, reflecting the breadth of contemporary engineering practice from the microscale to the human scale.Chairs: Dr. Angeliki Karali & Mr. Yannis Karalis |
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15.15 – 15.30 Youssef Thabet |
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15.30 – 15.45 Evanthia Smyrnioudi |
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15.45 – 16.00 Yama Blessing |
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16.00 – 16.10 Mini break |
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16.10 – 16.25 Aikaterini Paltoglou |
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16.25 – 16.40 Magrela Latifi |
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16.40 – 16.55 Nicole Ramos |
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15.15 – 17.30 (Room K4) – Session B4 “Building Intelligent Systems: Security, Automation, and Technology for Human Benefit” This session brings together projects that showcase the breadth of contemporary computing — from cybersecurity and system monitoring to AI-driven platforms, robotics, game-based learning, and digital cultural heritage. Across different application domains, all eight share a common orientation: technology designed not as an end in itself, but as a tool to solve real problems, empower users, and create meaningful experiences for people.Chairs: Mr. Konstantinos Katsifis & Mr. Michalis Diagiakidis |
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15.15 – 15.30 Vasia Giorgara, Yana Dmytryuk & Makis Mavrikos |
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15.30 – 15.45 Dimitrios Petropoulos |
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15.45 – 16.00 George Bolias |
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16.00 – 16.15 Evripidis Mokkas |
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16.15 – 16.25 Mini break |
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16.25 – 16.40 Ismatun Isa Nahar |
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16.40 – 16.55 Ioannis Kanellos |
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16.55 – 17.10 Ermis Thomas Koidis |
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17.10 – 17.25 Cynthia Alonge |
