# AI adoption and development in Thessaloniki

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ai-adoption-and-development-in-thessaloniki
> Updated: 2026-08-24T16:44:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Thessaloniki has emerged as a leader in artificial intelligence adoption within Greece. According to the Adobe Acrobat AI City Index, the city holds a top national score of 78.30/100, driven by high search interest and significant job market activity, recording 24.93 AI-related positions per million inhabitants.

Building on this technological momentum, Deloitte has established an Artificial Intelligence solutions Hub at the Thessaloniki port. This initiative includes the creation of a Competence Center and a professional postgraduate program in collaboration with the University of Macedonia. The project has generated 400 high-specialization positions, aiming to transform the region into a digital expertise hub for Southeast Europe and support national efforts to combat brain drain.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Deloitte opens AI Hub and creates 400 jobs in Thessaloniki

Deputy Minister Stavros Kalafatis visited Deloitte’s new AI Hub in Thessaloniki, which has created 400 high-tech jobs and supports innovation through partnerships with the University of Macedonia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deloitte-opens-ai-hub-and-creates-400-jobs-in-thessaloniki

### 2026-08-10: Thessaloniki leads AI adoption in Greece, Adobe Acrobat index shows

Thessaloniki leads Greece in AI adoption according to Adobe Acrobat's AI City Index, while Athens holds the most AI job opportunities and Chania shows the highest per-capita search interest.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-leads-ai-adoption-in-greece-adobe-acrobat-index-shows

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