Dextera Attends the 1st Informational Conference on the Greek National Telemedicine Network (EDIT)
- Jul 1
- 3 min read
Dextera was honored to participate in the 1st Informational Conference for the Greek National Telemedicine Network (EDIT), held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Electra Palace Hotel. The event was attended by prominent figures from both political leadership and the medical sector, including the Deputy Minister of Health Irene Agapidaki, the General Secretary of Public Health Christina-Maria Kravvari, the head of Information Society S.A. Stavros Asthenidis, as well as Stathis Kechriotis, EU & International Organizations Sales Director at OTE and General Manager of Cosmote Global Solutions.
The conference highlighted a radical restructuring of the healthcare services in Greece, as EDIT evolves into a foundational state infrastructure that brings specialized medical assistance directly to every citizen. Supported by the political leadership of the Ministries of Health and Digital Governance, it was emphasized that digital technology is no longer an experimental solution, but a permanent social asset and a core pillar of the National Health System (NHS). This new network aims to eliminate geographical exclusion for isolated and island regions, drastically reducing unnecessary medical evacuations while providing rural physicians with continuous guidance and training.
Dextera’s Managing Partner, Dimitris Drakopoulos, participated in the event’s technology panel alongside distinguished executives from the IT and telecommunications sectors. The discussion also featured Mr. Nikolaos Lamprogiorgos (Public Sector Sales Director, Cisco), Mr. Stelios Vafiadis (Project Manager, Cosmote Telecom), Mr. Michalis Dimitriadis (Project Manager, NOVA IECT Space Hellas), Mr. Antonis Charalampakis (Section Manager Networking Cloud and Cyber Security Presales, Intracom Telecom), and Mrs. Maria Legal (Deputy Director, Cosmos Business Systems).
During his intervention, Dimitris Drakopoulos elaborated on the significance of interoperability and security, focusing on the critical subsystems developed for the network's seamless operation. He specifically highlighted the Telemedicine Software, which serves as the digital core enabling real-time, remote medical sessions, the Business Intelligence (BI) System, a system that interconnects all subsystems, providing Operations Control Centers with a live, real-time overview of statistics and usage data, and UpToDate, the world-leading clinical decision support system that equips doctors with valid, evidence-based scientific knowledge to manage demanding medical cases.
A particularly compelling segment of the conference featured Fotis Kouris, Business Development Director at Dextera, in a strategic discussion with Dr. Georgios Dafoulas, Special Advisor on Digital Health to the Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence. Focusing on EDIT’s flexible and open architecture, they analyzed the network’s capacity to continuously integrate new technologies and advanced medical protocols.
As underscored during the talk, the "next day" and the major bet of the coming decade lies in expanding the platform beyond traditional teleconsultation, placing heavy emphasis on the continuous remote monitoring of patients with chronic or neurodegenerative diseases (such as dementia or cancer) directly from their homes. This initiative will rely on a combination of 3,000 available home-care devices (tablets/backpacks) and mobile health units, ensuring 24-hour supervision, easing the burden on healthcare facilities, and establishing a direct link with specialized consulting physicians at major central hospitals.
The vision for the next decade was further unveiled during the keynote speech by Dextera’s General Manager, Ioannis Drakopoulos, who transported the audience to the milestone year of 2035. Through the daily routine of a chronic patient living on the remote island of Ikaria, he demonstrated how digital health will shift its focus toward prevention rather than mere treatment, by embedding cutting-edge technologies.
Key among these technologies is the integration of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) through smart devices and wearables that allow the uninterrupted recording of vital signs—such as heart rate and weight—detecting early clinical patterns seamlessly without disrupting the patient. Alongside this, Edge Computing will ensure local data processing directly on the devices, guaranteeing flawless operation even in areas with weak telecommunication networks. Furthermore, Digital Twins will allow the creation of virtual replicas of the patient to safely simulate pharmaceutical adjustments before actual clinical application, while Social Robotics will introduce companion robots into the home to provide daily support, medication reminders, and safety for elderly individuals living alone.
At Dextera, we remain committed to building technological infrastructure with a strong social impact, proving in practice that innovation gains true value when it elevates human life and bridges geographical disparities in healthcare.
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