The two day Conference will take place on October 6–7, 2026, in the Great Hall of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and will convene global leaders and visionaries to map out the city’s trajectory. This landmark event is organized by To Vima—Greece’s premier Sunday newspaper and a historic flagship of the Greek press—in cooperation with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The conference is held under the auspices of the City of Athens and with the support of the Delphi Economic Forum.
One City, Three Pivotal Lenses – The Dialogues for Athens will explore the evolution of Athens through three interconnected dimensions.
The event begins with a deep dive into the city’s historical foundations, from antiquity to modern political culture.
The dialogue then shifts to pressing contemporary realities—addressing youth opportunities, economic outlooks, and urban functionality alongside academic leaders and former mayors.
Finally, the focus turns to the future, convening global experts to discuss climate resilience, sustainable mobility, the “15-minute city,” and the transformative power of arts and culture in shaping a vibrant 21st-century metropolis.