In 2026, the EPSI Annual Conference returns to Greece at the iconic Peace and Friendship Stadium. Three days of inspiring sessions, funding opportunities, networking and business meetings will be enriched by unforgettable experiences: a boat cruise, a taekwondo workshop and cultural visits through the historic heart of the city.
All day
Piraeus, Greece
Participants, speakers, and guests arrive and get settled. All social activities on this day are optional.
7.30
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Bus transfer to the Hellenic Olympic Committee
8.30 - 9.00
Hellenic Olympic Committee
Accreditation & Registration
9.00 - 10.45
Conference Hall
2bd Floor Foyer
10.45 - 11.15
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Welcoming to the Art Exhibition “ARTic”
11.15 - 12.30
Conference Hall
2bd Floor Foyer
Official opening by inspiring keynotes from Greece, among which:
Ioannis Vroutsis, Deputy Minister of Sports of Greece
12.30 - 13.30
Hellenic Olympic Committee
5th Floor Patio
Hosted at the Art Exhibition “ARTic”
13.30 - 14.30
Conference Hall
2bd Floor Foyer
15.00 - 15.30
Conference Room
Lunch area
Art Exhibition “ARTic”
15.30 - 16.30
Conference Hall
2bd Floor Foyer
16.30 - 19.00
Panathinaikon Stadium / Athens City Centre
Visit to the Stadium of the Rival of the Olympic Games, Torch relay Museum
20.00
Astakos Glyfada
Diadochou Pavlou 46, Glifada 166 75
7.30 - 8.15
Marina Zeas
Piraeus 185 36, Greece
Have you ever experienced a conference… on a boat? If not, then get ready!
9.00 - 11.00
Boat Cruise
5 Startup pitches on the stage with real-time judge feedback and official voting from the public. Introduced by the EPSI Head of Business Department, Francesca Passeri.
The Pitch Off (Round 1): Presentation 5-minutes Pitches + 5-minutes judge’s reactions.
After the pitches, the word will be given to the public for the official voting via Mentimeter.
Final Pitches (Round 2): The word to the finalists
11.00 - 11.15
Boat Cruise
Value creation in sports trough common synergies
Mike Yang, Founder & CEO of AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group (ABSG)
11.15 - 12.00
P. F. Stadium Library
Let’s celebrate the winner of the EPSI Innovation Competition 2026
12.00 - 14.00
Agistri Island
An incredible experience awaits the AC attendees in Agistri Island, a small, pine-covered island in the Saronic Gulf, famous for its emerald waters.
14.00 - 15.00
Agistri Island
Designed to connect innovators with shared goals.
15.00 - 16.00
Boat Cruise
Exchange project concepts notes over a drink in the unforgettable setting of the Greek sea.
17.00 - 19.30
Arrival at Marina Zeas
Piraeus 185 36, Greece
Bring your fitness clothes:
Filippo Barcellona, Official Trainer from the Italian Federation of Taekwondo (FITA) will hold an active workshop on this fascinating martial art.
20.30
Gajah Restaurant
SEF park, Piraeus 185 36, Greece
9.00
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
9.15 - 10.45
Lavrio Cultural Center
Presentation of funding schemes and best practices:
10.45 - 11.00
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
11.00 – 12.15
Lavrio Cultural Center
New project ideas presentation, open to questions, feedback, and matchmaking.
12.15 – 13.30
Lavrio Cultural Center
Discover the new project ideas on the table, join new consortia and start preparing the basis for new applications.
13.30 - 14.30
Ravintola Tekuila
Lapland University, Jokiväylä 11, 96300 Rovaniemi
Hosted at the Art Exhibition “ARTic”
14.30 - 18.00
Poseidon Temple & Aegeon Hotel Sounio
We will end our stay in the name of sports and physical activity. Join our games and have fun while staying active.
20.00
Let’s celebrate this three-day conference with some traditional street food, then let’go party!
19.00 - 21.00
Apukka Resort’s Restaurant
Wrap up the event with a casual dinner