On March 7th, 2026, Penny Kontogeorgou, Managing Partner of ZK Law, proudly participated once again as a mentor at the AI Hackathon 2026, hosted by ACE | AUEB of the Athens University of Economics and Business.
The event brought together ambitious and highly skilled teams developing cutting-edge solutions across a wide spectrum of sectors, including:
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Telecommunications
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Cybersecurity
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FinTech
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Social Accessibility
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E-commerce
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Emerging digital innovation fields
Giving Back to the Innovation Ecosystem
With more than 25 years of active engagement in the technology and innovation ecosystem, Penny’s continued presence as a mentor reflects a deep commitment to fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.
Mentorship plays a pivotal role at the critical stage where ideas evolve into tangible, market-ready solutions. Supporting founders and technical teams during this transformation is not only professionally rewarding — it is essential for strengthening the broader innovation ecosystem.
At ZK Law, we strongly believe that knowledge sharing and early guidance empower innovators to build solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also strategically and operationally sustainable.
When AI Innovation Meets Legal Responsibility
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries at unprecedented speed. Yet rapid innovation must evolve in parallel with legal and regulatory responsibility.
AI-driven solutions increasingly raise complex compliance considerations, including:
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Alignment with the EU AI regulatory framework (AI Act)
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GDPR and data protection obligations
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Transparency and explainability requirements
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Accountability and governance structures
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Responsible and ethical deployment standards
Engaging with teams at an early stage allows legal foresight to become a growth enabler rather than a late-stage obstacle. Embedding compliance into product design helps startups scale with confidence, attract investment, and build user trust.
This proactive approach reflects ZK Law’s philosophy:
Innovation and compliance are not opposing forces — they are strategic partners.
Energy, Ideas, and Meaningful Conversations
The Hackathon once again delivered what makes these gatherings invaluable:
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Bold ideas
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Technical excellence
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Entrepreneurial drive
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Meaningful cross-disciplinary dialogue
ZK Law is honored to contribute to initiatives that cultivate responsible innovation while strengthening Greece’s growing technology landscape.
We look forward to continuing to support founders, innovators, and technology leaders as they shape the digital future.
