22nd ERIH International Annual Conference in Athens: “Industrial Heritage & Migration”

The Industrial Gas Museum at Technopolis, operated by the City of Athens , will host the 22nd Annual International Conference of ERIH (European Route of Industrial Heritage) in Athens , with the theme “ Industrial Heritage & Migration,” from October 28 to 30, 2026.

The ERIH Annual Conference aims to highlight, protect, and promote industrial heritage at the European level, and serves as a platform for the exchange of experiences and expertise among individuals and organizations. The conference has been held annually since 2005 at various industrial heritage sites across Europe, each time focusing on a topical theme. This year, for the first time, it will be hosted in Greece, at the Industrial Gas Museum in Technopolis, Athens, which is housed in Athens’ old gasworks.