The modern reimagination of an ancient festival of ideas, Panathēnea returns on 27–29 May 2026, bringing together over 10,000 founders, investors, and creators in the city where bold thinking has always thrived. Blending the worlds of technology, startups, and the arts, Panathēnea is more than a conference, it’s a living ecosystem of innovation.
This year features decacorn and unicorn founders including Mati (ElevenLabs), Shuo (Deel), Markus (Bolt), Alan (Fuse Energy), and Anastasis (Runway), alongside leading investors such as Neil Rimer (Index Ventures), George Robson (Sequoia), Ben Blume (Atomico), and partners from Balderton, Accel, and Visionaries Club. You’ll also hear from industry leaders shaping the future at companies like NVIDIA, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google, as well as the team behind EU-INC, driving the next wave of European startups.
Beyond the main stage, Panathēnea comes alive across Athens with 70+ curated side events spanning AI, Defence, ClimateTech, DeepTech, and more. Expect meaningful 1:1 meetings, spontaneous connections, and the energy of springtime Athens as your backdrop.
At its core, Panathēnea is about one thing: meeting the right people and building what’s next.
Tickets here: https://www.panathenea.org/tickets/