TUESDAY 25/8/2026, VOLISSOS, 20.30
Concert with Akylas
Presented by Chios-born Kallirroe Myriangou
WEDNESDAY 26/8/2026, VOLISSOS, 21.00
- Musical-theatrical reading entitled “Eleni” featuring Chian actress Chrysa Klouva.
Based on the true story of Eleni from Chios, where speech, live music and captivating narration come together in a poetic journey of coming of age, love and loss.
Music Composition – Text – Direction: Vasilis Giaslakiotis
Written by: Kostas Michail Maris
Photography: Vasiliki Petropoulou
Graphic Design: Panos Toutountzakis
Accompanied by traditional musical instruments
– “High Above, Where the Castle Stands”
Traditional Greek celebration with the Poupalou–Pipidi musical ensemble
Co-organized with the Chios Neochori Cultural and Educational Association “Agios Minas”
THURSAY 3/9/2026
– CONFERENCE TITLED “PIONEERING PATHWAYS”
PART I
Athanasios S. Fokas, Member of the Academy of Athens and Professor of Nonlinear Mathematical Science at the University of Cambridge
Evangelos Apostolakis, Admiral H.N. ret., Honorary Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff and Member of the Hellenic Parliament
Christos Staikouras, former Minister of Finance and Professor of Finance at the Athens University of Economics and Business
Dr. Matina Pagoni, President of the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, First Vice President of OENGE, and Coordinating Director of the 3rd Department of Internal Medicine at “G. Gennimatas” General Hospital of Athens
Ioanna Chinou, Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, National Representative for Herbal Medicinal Products at the European Medicines Agency, with a decisive contribution to the evaluation of mastiha as a natural medicinal product
Antonis Tsolomytis, Chair of the Department of Mathematics at the University of the Aegean, with significant contribution to accessible knowledge for people with visual impairments
Dr. Stefanos Chandakas, President and Founder of HOPEgenesis, an organization with a significant humanitarian mission that actively addresses Greece’s demographic challenge and supports the Greek family, particularly in remote and border regions of the country
Aliki Drakouli, President of Axion Hellas, an organization with multifaceted humanitarian work that actively supports remote and border communities in the fields of healthcare, education and infrastructure
Michalis Printzos, Greece, Country Head – The Hellenic Initiative
Sherif Mohamady Elsayed, Academic and President of the National Water Research Center (NWRC) in Cairo
Symeon Diamantidis, President of SEVE – Greek Exporters Association, Chief Executive Officer of DIOPAS S.A.
Dr. Nikolaos Vogiatzis, Partner at the technology investment fund Corallia Ventures, Co-founder of the Corallia innovation ecosystems
Dimitrios Bourlos, Lawyer – Specialist in Social Security Law
Irene Notias, Founder & Director of Project Connect – Young Professionals in-the-Making
John Faraklas, Cofounder – CEO of ALLABOUTSHIPING
PART II
MARITIME TOURISM AND SHIPPING
Stamatis Krimizis, Academician, Supervisor of the Center for Space Science and Technology and former President of the Academy of Athens
Vasileios Tefas, CEO of Chios Marina & Vice President of the Greek Marinas Association
George Vernicos, Shipowner and President of Vernicos Yachts
Ioannis Kourounis, CEO of Istion Yachting Group, President of the Greek Yachting Association
Antonis Stelliatos, Honorary President of the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association (EPEST)
Gina Polemi, Founder and Managing Director of Regatta Plus, President of the Hellenic Committee for Professional Yachting (HCPY) and President of the Private Yacht Representatives Association
Mihalis Roditis, Roditis Yachting Agency
Jean Pierre Heim, architect specializing in the design of marinas and pleasure yachts
Ilias Bisias, Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Management in Shipping and Maritime Transport at the University of the Aegean, Editorial Advisor at Naftika Chronika
Simos Palios, Shipowner
Dimitrios Fafalios, President and Director of Fafalios Shipping S.A.
Antonis Faraklas, Managing Director of Charterwell Maritime S.A. and Chartworld Shipping Corporation
George Andreadis, M&O Greece, Malta, Cyprus Director BUREAU VERITAS
Menelaos Pangalos, Managing Director, Chios Navigation (Hellas) Ltd
Vera Alexandropoulou, Co-founder of the Non-Profit Organization AENAOS THALASSA, Vice President of the Thalassa Foundation
Konstantinos Panagoulias, Publisher of “The Yachtbook” Moderated by journalist Korina Georgiou
– “SONGS OF THE SEA”
An evening of lyrical song with Ermis – Michail Athanasopoulos and Dorothea Mounte
FRIDAY 4/9/2026, ANAVATOS
- Performance by Katerina Didaskalou, “The Monologue of Clytemnestra” by Marguerite Yourcenar.
Together with Chios-born Anastasia Galerou – Vlasi
