KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT GBATA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN ATHENS
Keynote speaker announcement for George Stroumboulis at the 26th Annual GBATA International Conference in Athens, July 14-17, 2026.
ARTICLE SUMMARY
In this announcement, I introduced the subjects I planned to bring to my GBATA keynote in Athens: international expansion, leadership, manufacturing and partnerships. The invitation offered a chance to share the practical experiences behind Ideoli’s growth with an audience spanning business and academia.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The planned keynote drew on operating across countries and cultures.
Global growth involves manufacturing, logistics, partnerships and leadership working together.
CEO & Co-Founder of Ideoli Group to Share Global Expansion, Leadership, Manufacturing, and International Growth Strategies at the 26th Annual GBATA Conference
I’m honored to officially announce that I will be joining the 26th Annual International Conference hosted by the Global Business and Technology Association as a keynote speaker in Athens, Greece this July.
The conference, taking place from July 14–17, 2026 at the Titania Hotel, brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, innovators, and global thinkers from around the world to discuss the future of international business, technology, leadership, and innovation.
As the CEO & Co-Founder of Ideoli Group, I look forward to sharing our journey of building a multinational business operating across 30+ countries — from custom manufacturing and global distribution to strategic partnerships, logistics, scaling operations, and navigating growth in today’s rapidly changing global economy.
Over the last decade, Ideoli Group has evolved from a custom lighting manufacturer into a full-scale global lighting solutions provider, supporting internationally recognized brands including Tesla, Microsoft, Aston Martin, Mandarin Oriental, Hilton, and many others. Through international expansion, operational execution, and long-term partnerships, we’ve learned firsthand what it takes to scale across borders while maintaining quality, culture, and consistency.
My keynote presentation will focus on:
Building a global company from the ground up
Expanding into international markets
Managing manufacturing and logistics at scale
The power of strategic partnerships
Leadership through uncertainty and rapid growth
Lessons learned operating across multiple countries and cultures
The future of global business and innovation
Athens is a city deeply connected to history, philosophy, entrepreneurship, and innovation, making it an incredible place for leaders from around the world to gather and exchange ideas.
A special thank you to GBATA, Hellenic American University, and @ptsolis for the opportunity and support.
I’m excited to connect with inspiring individuals from around the world and contribute to conversations shaping the future of business and technology.
Looking forward to Athens. The Global Business and Technology Association has officially announced George Stroumboulis as a keynote speaker for the 26th Annual GBATA International Conference, taking place July 14–17, 2026, at the Titania Hotel in Athens, Greece.
This year’s conference theme, “Critical and Strategic Perspectives: Shaping the Future of Global Business and Technology,” will bring together global academics, business leaders, innovators, and technology professionals from more than 40 countries to discuss the evolving future of international business and technology.
“I’m excited to connect with inspiring individuals from around the world and contribute to conversations shaping the future of business and technology.”
George Stroumboulis is featured in the keynote speaker announcement for the GBATA International Conference at the Titania Hotel in Athens.
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