How Thessaly Can Lead the Way in Digital Transformation

15-16 May 2026

Xenia Hotel, Volos, Thessalia

Where Greece’s innovation ecosystem meets to drive real change in the region.

What you’ll experience
and what you’ll take away

01.

Gain actionable insights from Top-Tier business & government leaders

02.

More In-Depth Conversations across enterprise companies, local businesses, University of Thessaly academia, and government officials

03.

Broader Media Coverage across leading national & local outlets

04.

Stronger Local Presence: Thessaly’s enterprises, businesses, academia, and talent

05.

Deeper Government Engagement: Regional & national government collaboration with the private sector

CORE THEMES FOR 2026

Key Panel Topics

Technology in Tourism & Culture:

Immersive experiences, smart tourism, digital heritage

IT & Digital Transformation:

AI, IoT, cloud, data powering innovation

Energy & Industry:

Renewables, smart grids, automation

AgriTech:

Precision farming, AI, sustainable practices

Civil Protection & Smart Cities:

Safety, mobility, smart infrastructure

HealthTech:

AI diagnostics, precision medicine, robotics, IoT

Fintech & Banking:

Open Banking, Embedded Finance, AI-Powered Risk & Fraud, Digital Payments & Wallets

Why Thessaly Matters

Strategic Location

Positioned between Athens and Northern Greece, Thessaly is a natural bridge for business, logistics and talent.

Global Visibility

Thessaly brings together culture, heritage and technology in a way that attracts international attention and collaboration.

Dynamic Regional Economy

With strong agri-food, energy and tourism sectors, Thessaly is ideal for applied innovation and pilots.

A Region in Transformation

Significant post-disaster recovery and resilience investments are accelerating digital, green and infrastructure innovation

Strong Academic & Research Base

The University of Thessaly provides high-quality research, talent and collaboration opportunities.

What people said about us last year

Why Partner with Us

A unique platform where business, policy, and innovation leaders come together to shape the future of Thessaly and beyond – with real impact, visibility, and connections.

Relevant Audiences +
Engage simultaneously with corporate leaders, top academic researchers, and public-sector decision-makers in one highly curated, high- signal environment.
Thought Leadership +
Align your brand with high-level, respected executives, innovators, and policymakers shaping the national and regional agenda.
Networking Power +
Gain access to decision-makers and build direct relationships with CEOs, founders, investors, and public leaders who influence strategy, investment, and policy.
Community Engagement +
Support Thessaly’s ecosystem by demonstrating commitment to regional development, innovation, and resilience in one of Greece’s most strategically important regions.
Media Features +
Benefit from targeted exposure across business, tech, and mainstream (national and regional) media before, during, and after the Forum.
Exclusive Hospitality Continues +
Enjoy a premium, friction-free experience with complimentary accommodation, meals, transport, and curated hospitality – allowing partners to focus purely on relationships and outcomes

The Road to 2026
Has Started

Program announcements coming soon

Who Should Attend

If you are a CEO, executive or innovation leader; a startup or scaleup founder; an investor or VC; a public sector decision-maker or policymaker; a researcher, academic or student; or a technology provider or solution integrator, then this forum is for you.