The 88th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF-HELEXPO) concluded successfully this September, and RealMINT AI was proud to be part of this landmark event. Held at the Helexpo exhibition grounds in Thessaloniki, this year’s fair attracted over 221,000 visitors and more than 1,300 exhibitors from around the world, with Germany honored as the featured country.
For RealMINT, a spin-off company from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) founded in March 2023, participating in TIF represented more than just exhibition space—it was an opportunity to showcase how homegrown Greek AI technology is transforming business operations across retail, energy, and supply chain sectors.
Our co-founder, Ioannis Vlahavas, represented RealMINT in a series of high-profile panel discussions alongside key government and institutional leaders, including:
These conversations centered on a critical question: How can Greece harness artificial intelligence to drive economic growth, improve public services, and strengthen its position as a technology hub in Southeast Europe?
RealMINT’s journey from AUTH research lab to commercial AI solutions provider exemplifies the kind of innovation ecosystem Greece needs more of. Our flagship product, Demandio, is already deployed at Masoutis—one of Greece’s largest retail chains—where it delivers automated demand forecasting across hundreds of stores and thousands of SKUs.
But retail is just the beginning. We’ve expanded our portfolio to include:
The connections made and conversations started at TIF-HELEXPO will fuel RealMINT’s growth throughout 2025 and beyond. We’re actively exploring partnerships with retailers, energy providers, and technology integrators who share our vision of AI-driven operational excellence.
Stay tuned—more announcements are coming soon.