He is the Founder & CEO of Cardel SA, a pioneering Greek company specializing in new technology applications, founded in 1993. He has extensive experience in the development of integrated access control systems and in converting digital data into practical solutions for the safety and security of people, places and property. Under his leadership, Cardel SA has emerged as one of the most trusted system integrators in the country, with landmark projects of national scope in its portfolio, such as the development of the “112 – SMS Alerting” Public Warning system. With a deep belief in the power of automation, Mr. Theodorakis focuses on creating secure digital networks that harmoniously connect people with the infrastructure of the modern “Smart City”. In the discussion on “The Connected City”, Mr. Theodorakis will contribute his business and technical perspective on the use of citizens’ digital footprint with the aim of improving urban living.