Dimitris was born in Trikala, in 1973. He studied Electrical and Computer Engineering and he loves electronics and software programming. Furthermore, he has been a planner and developer of energy construction projects.
Regarding the involvement in the public scene, he believes that “it concerns a one-way direction, if we want a change. That’s why I am participating in local community issues since the age of 29”.
Papastergiou is mayor of the Municipality of Trikala since 2014, leading the political party “Trikala Restart Now”. He is a President of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE).
His goal is to develop real smart and sustainable cities in Greece. He rides a bicycle daily – both as a means of getting to work and as a good and healthy habit.