The country’s brain-drain in the previous decade and the rapid technological advancements have created a skill and talent gap between the industry needs and the universities’ graduate programs.  Since the conference brings together industry and academia to present their own or collaborative research results, it is an excellent opportunity for the industrial participants to present their activities, cultural environment and open positions as well as discuss about current human resources challenges.  Additionally, the Department of Employment, Career & Liaison and the Department of Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (University of Patras) will present their actions via a systematic effort that attempts the interconnection of the academic and business environment.