The agreement aims to advance digital skills and education in Artificial Intelligence (AI), strengthening digital transformation in education, business, and society.
The MoU was signed by Professor Michail Sfakianakis, Rector of the University of Piraeus, and Peggy Antonakou, Regional General Manager of Google for Southeastern Europe, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership that brings together knowledge and technology.
The agreement provides for the joint implementation of educational actions and training programs, with full respect for the protection of personal data, intellectual property rights, and legislation on transparency and anti-corruption.
Within the framework of this collaboration, 90-minute training programs — offered both in person and online — will be available to students, academic staff, and administrative personnel of the University. The seminars will cover a wide range of topics related to Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of each training session.
Registrations: rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/ai-skilling-google-papei

Since October 2025, Google has been offering free access to the  Google AI Pro Plan  for 12 months to university students in Greece aged 18 and over, giving them access to cutting-edge AI tools through Gemini. The initiative aims to equip young scientists with essential AI skills and prepare them for the future job market.
Professor Michail Sfakianakis, Rector of the University of Piraeus, emphasized: “The collaboration between the University of Piraeus and Google Greece strengthens our institution’s pioneering role in AI education and application. It creates opportunities for learning, professional development, and critical engagement with new technologies. This is a partnership of substance, vision, and perspective — one that reflects our strategy for a university open to society, the economy, and the knowledge of the future.”
On her part, Peggy Antonakou, Regional General Manager of Google for Southeastern Europe, stated: “This collaboration holds personal significance for me as an alumna of the University of Piraeus. Together, we aim to meaningfully enhance the academic community by providing top-tier education in Artificial Intelligence. Through practical trainings and the study of international best practices, we are committed to equipping the university community with the tools to lead in the digital era.”
The partnership between the University of Piraeus and Google is part of the University’s strategy to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital skills, while aligning with Google’s long-standing commitment to supporting digital empowerment and education in Greece.