Stamatiou Themis

What happens when Artificial Intelligence, automation, and digital manufacturing come together inside a flexible and decentralized production ecosystem?

In this talk, Stamatiou Themis presents the vision behind Tmicro AI-driven microfactories designed to give smaller manufacturers and local producers access to technologies and production capabilities that were traditionally available only to large multinational industrial groups.

Drawing from more than 20 years of experience in the elevator industry and manufacturing, the presentation explores how AI-driven design, production automation, digital workflows, and virtual AI employees can dramatically reduce complexity, cost, and product development time, enabling local businesses to operate with global standards.

The session will also showcase real-world applications of technologies such as AI Design Engineers, AI Production Managers, predictive manufacturing systems, and solutions like FieldHelper AI, which are transforming industrial operations, technical support, and manufacturing processes.

At the core of the talk is a much bigger idea: microfactories do not only create production capacity — they create local economies and stronger communities.

One microfactory can lead to a second one. Then to new educational opportunities. Then to better infrastructure, jobs, and local development. Over time, this creates stronger communities, resilient local markets, and sustainable economic growth powered by technology and innovation.

The future of manufacturing will not belong only to bigger factories, but to smarter, decentralized, AI-powered production ecosystems that empower local communities while creating global impact.

Stamatiou Themis is an entrepreneur, engineer and innovation strategist with more than 20 years of experience in industrial production, product development, automation, and Artificial Intelligence.

He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Tmicro, a company developing the concept of AI-Driven Microfactories, aiming to transform the way modern production units are designed, organized, and operated.

Tmicro develops flexible, highly automated microfactories that combine:

- AI-driven production workflows
- Robotics & industrial automation
- Smart engineering systems
- Digital twins & production analytics
- AI agents for design, production, and customer support
- Predictive manufacturing & intelligent operations

The vision of Tmicro is to democratize manufacturing by giving SMEs, local manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and emerging markets access to advanced production technologies without the need for massive industrial infrastructure or complex production environments.

At the same time, Tmicro strongly emphasizes the importance of local communities, localized manufacturing ecosystems, and regional industrial growth, helping businesses create production closer to their markets while strengthening local economies, employment, and industrial independence.

Through the microfactory model, the company focuses on creating agile, localized, and export-oriented manufacturing ecosystems capable of competing on a global scale while supporting a more decentralized and sustainable future for manufacturing.

He is also the Co-Founder of Octovus.ai, where AI tools and virtual AI employees are developed for businesses and industries. Through Octovus.ai, he created FieldHelper.ai , an AI-powered virtual technical expert designed to support technical teams and field operations through intelligent knowledge systems and AI support agents.

In addition, he is the Co-Founder of Forologia.ai, an AI platform focused on tax, labor, and regulatory analysis, helping businesses and professionals better understand and adapt to continuously evolving compliance environments.

He is also the founder of ElevatorPlans.com, a global platform connecting engineering, manufacturing, and digital production workflows.

Throughout his professional journey, he has collaborated with companies and projects across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the United States, with a strong focus on:

* Industrial innovation
* AI-driven manufacturing
* Smart factories
* Business digital transformation
* Scalable industrial ecosystems

Combining deep industrial expertise with a startup and innovation mindset, he helps companies transition from traditional production models into agile, AI-powered ecosystems.

Through his participation in WORLDEF Top Voices 2026 , he aims to share practical insights and strategies on how Artificial Intelligence, automation, and AI-driven microfactories are reshaping the future of global manufacturing and commerce.