Panathēnea is where innovation and culture meet in Athens every May.
What started as a bold idea has already grown into an international festival that draws founders, creators and visionaries from around the world. In 2025 more than 3,000 people came together, ideas spread, partnerships were formed and Athens became a stage for what comes next.
In 2026 we are building on that momentum. From 27 to 29 May, thousands of people will gather at Zappeion, transforming it into the largest innovation hub in Southeast Europe. This is where technology meets art, where business meets creativity, where Europe’s leading investors, entrepreneurs and cultural pioneers cross paths.
Panathēnea is a modern reimagining of an ancient Greek festival, created by students and young graduates, with the same mission it held in 566 BC: to celebrate and spotlight ideas that shape the future. The program blends discussions, exhibitions, keynotes, workshops and competitions with curated networking and immersive city-wide experiences, culminating in a closing celebration unlike any other.
Athens becomes the capital of innovation again. And the only way to experience it is to be there!