15th Annual Congress - HAPCO & DES 2026 - SYNC SHIFT SHAPE

On 29 and 30 April 2026, the Grand Hyatt Athens will host the annual HAPCO & DES Congress. As a central gathering for the Greek meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) sector, the event brings together industry leaders, Professional Congress Organisers (PCOs) and key stakeholders from across the supply chain.

Operating under the central theme "SYNC SHIFT SHAPE", this year’s programme is structured to examine how the events and meetings landscape is evolving. The sessions will focus on the necessary adaptations and transformations required to navigate current market demands, technological advancements and shifting client expectations.

For This is Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau, it's network and the wider conference tourism community, the congress provides a focused environment for targeted knowledge exchange and professional interaction. It serves as a practical educational platform to discuss structural changes in the industry, attend expert-led sessions, and collaboratively shape the future of professional events in Greece.