Ilias Iakovidis

Ilias Iakovidis is a senior policy expert in digital innovation and artificial intelligence within the European Commission. With decades of experience in research and innovation policy, he has contributed to the development of European AI strategies, digital health initiatives, and cross-border data infrastructures.

His work focuses on fostering trustworthy, human-centric AI while enabling competitiveness and cross-sector collaboration. Iakovidis brings a systemic perspective on how governance, regulation, funding instruments, and ecosystem design shape the evolution of AI-enabled research and innovation. His experience positions him uniquely to reflect on the long-term implications of AI for European research leadership and industrial strategy.

‍