Key Players of Sea Tourism Prepare for Their Annual Meeting in Glyfada
For the 5th consecutive year, the Greek yachting community renews its annual appointment at DOMUS ASTERIA GLYFADA, to be held on 26–27 February 2026, within the framework of the 5th Panhellenic Yachting Congress. The Congress has now firmly established itself as a benchmark event for the industry, dynamically evolving into a multidimensional platform for ideas, dialogue, collaboration, and strategic thinking regarding the future of Greek yachting.
This year’s edition marks a significant step toward international outreach. Distinguished professionals, speakers, and decision-makers from abroad actively participate in the program, sharing best practices, contemporary trends, and valuable expertise. This strong international presence enhances dialogue between Greek and international stakeholders, positioning Greece as a strategic hub in global yachting and laying the groundwork for new partnerships, synergies, and investment opportunities.
The two-day program of the Congress clearly reflects the breadth and depth of its thematic scope.
The first day opens with official greetings from the organizers and institutional guests and continues with keynote speeches by the sponsors Dimitris Angelakos (Mega Sponsor) and Vasilis Dragnis (Diamond Sponsor), setting the context of industry developments and business direction. The institutional session “Update on Developments by Government’s Officials” is coordinated by Vicky Hantzi, who also serves as the main host of the Congress. In the Marinas & Infrastructure panel, moderated by Dimos Bouloukos, speakers include Nikolaos Linos, Eleftherios Papakalodoukas, Vasilis Politis, and Thodoris Tzoumas. The session Funding – Investment Structures – Financing – New Ownership Structures, moderated by Giorgos Xiradakis, features Johan Blitz, Steven Hawkins, Dimitris Angelakos, and Theofanis Moustakatos. This is followed by Dimitris Rantos presentation titled “Revolutionizing the Yachting Industry / Tallyboat Platform.” The “Navigation & Yacht Design” panel, moderated by Konstantinos Panagoulias, and the speakers are Andrea Bigagli, Vasilis Korkidis, Aristotelis Betsis, Kostas Stamatopoulos, and Giorgos Chairakakis. The first day concludes with the panel Hazard Prevention & Management, moderated by Ilektra Alevriti, with contributions from Gideon Fey, Panos Konstantios, Dr. Giorgos Panagopoulos, and Sotirios Skoupas
The second day begins with the session Discovering the East Mediterranean – Challenges for Commercial Chartering, moderated by Dafne Grigoriadi, with speakers Tony Vamvakidis, Anastasios Konstantaros, Dimitris Maroulis, and Gina Polemi. The Special Yacht Services panel, moderated by Manos Roudas, features Takis Marinos, Miltos Mouzakis, Viktoria Sarantaki, and Elena Fragkiskaki. Special emphasis is placed on human capital, with a keynote by Dr. Ioannis Patiniotis, followed by the session Training – How to Build High-Performance Crews – Generation “Z” in Yachting, moderated by Georgios Parisis, with speakers Dr. Katerina Konsta, Dr. Christina Konstantinidou, Maria Lekakou, and Dr. Ioannis Patiniotis. The session Beyond Luxury – Holistic Health, Wellness & Fitness Services, moderated by Elli Spyropoulou, features Irina Noskova, Nikos Davanelos, Panos Pantios, and Niki Petroulaki. This is followed by the speeches “Making, Not Faking – The Holistic Approach to Yacht Design” by Anna Koutsoukosta and Marina Philippides. The Captain’s View panel, moderated by Manthos Gaitis, includes Giorgos Ioannou, Giorgos Pantazopoulos, Stelios Sarafoglou, and Nikolaos Psallidas. Subsequently, Georgios Parisis will deliver a brief presentation of his book. The Congress concludes with the session Young People in Yachting – The Future of the Industry, featuring Aris Geronymakis, Eleni Dafnia, Pantelis Stathis, and Ioannis Synodinos, moderated by Manos Roudas, followed by the official cocktail party in the foyer of DOMUS ASTERIA GLYFADA.
The full Congress program, including speeches, panels, moderators, and speakers, is available on the official website: https://gryachtingcongress.com/programma-2026/
Due to their very positive wellcoming at last year’s Congress, the wellness sessions continue this year, recognizing that professional performance is intrinsically linked to mental balance and well-being. Niki Petroulaki and Chrysilia Faki lead specially designed wellness and sound-healing sessions, offering participants moments of relaxation, mindfulness, and reconnection within a demanding professional environment. These sessions act as vital balance breaks, enhancing the overall Congress experience.
As part of the Congres’s CSR we provide a platform to the Hellenic Sailing Federation, recognizing sailing as a breeding ground for future professionals of the yachting industry. At the same time, we highlight the co-values of sportmanship and collaboration, cultivated through an active connection with the sea.
The new generation plays a decisive role in the future of the industry. With this philosophy, the Congress enhances the participation of BCA College students, who will take part as volunteers, gaining hands-on experience, direct interaction with industry professionals, and valuable foundations for their professional careers in yachting.
At the same time, the Congress newspaper was successfully distributed in early December 2025 and served as a reference point at the Athens International Boat Show, a strategic partner of the Congress, further enhancing the visibility of the event, its thematic sections, and its sponsors.
The strong momentum of the Congress and it’s recognition as the leading dialogue platform for the yachting industry, are clearly reflected in the remarkable support of our esteemed sponsors. The MEGA SPONSOR of the event is ANGEL YACHTS, a leading company in the Greek and international yachting industry. Golden Yachts is participating as a DIAMOND SPONSOR, while the Conference is also supported by PLATINUM SPONSOR Navinco.
The GOLDEN SPONSORS category includes Aggelis Meatworks, Azimut Yachts, General Shipping S.A., Halkitis Shipyards, Omikron Yachts, and the Athens Nautical Salon, a strategic partner of the Conference. Among the SILVER SPONSORS are Alkyonis, Apollon Elite, as well as Tesla, whose mission is to accelerate humanity’s transition to sustainable energy on a global scale. Tesla is creating a world powered by solar energy, supported by efficient batteries, and driven by electric vehicles, leveraging the world’s largest charging network, the Tesla Superchargers. It develops highly scalable and sustainable systems in order to deliver the greatest possible environmental benefit. Tesla’s energy generation and storage products work seamlessly with its electric vehicles, such as the Model 3 and the global bestseller Model Y, further enhancing their positive impact. Participants can schedule their own test drive by following the link below: https://www.tesla.com/el_gr/event/experience–tesla–at–panhellenic–yachting–congress—2026. BRONZE SPONSORS include Argo Psarompas Maritime Services, Armadillo Yachting & Building Wrapping, and Margetis Maritime. SUPPORTER SPONSORS include Archon Yachting, Athenian Yachts, Cava Halari, CBS Yachts, Döhle Assekuranzkontor, Electronaval, Hellenic Yacht Masters’ Club, Istion Yachting, IRS Group, Nature Pad, Pantaenius Yacht Insurance, 1852 Private Luxury Day Cruises, and Vatistas. The SPECIAL SPONSORS category includes Latus Mare as the conference bag sponsor, Exadas Yachts as the conference notepad sponsor, Vista Yachting, as well as AMK Architecture & Design, Tallyboat, and PyliNet, which will deliver important speeches for the industry. The communication coverage of the Conference is actively supported by AirNews.gr, Banking News, Beyond the Sea Living, Boating Greece, Boats & Yachting, Business Events Calendar, Crisis Monitor, Cyprus Sailing TV, Cyprus Yachting, DebbiesTravel.gr, EfoplistesNews.gr, Elnavi, GR Traveller, Greek Travel Pages, Happy Life Magazine, Institute of Maritime & Economic Strategy (IMES), Maritime Economies, Maritimes.gr, Piraeus365.gr, ONDECK Media, SkiathosLife.gr, The Yachtbook, tourismtoday.gr, Istioploikos Kosmos and Naftika Chronika, ensuring wide promotion of the Conference in Greece and abroad. For more information on the available sponsorship packages, please visit: https://gryachtingcongress.com/xorigika-paketa-2026/
The 5th Panhellenic Yachting Congress is organized by Trinity Events (https://trinityevents.gr/) and Boats Advisor (https://www.boatsadvisor.com/), which through consistency and professionalism have established the Congress as a cornerstone event for the Greek yachting community.
With a clear vision and a strong community, the Panhellenic Yachting Congress, continues to shape the future of the industry, fostering dialogue, innovation and collaboration at a national and international level.
Live the experience and stay informed regarding the developments and the future of the industry! For registrations please visit the official website: https://gryachtingcongress.com/
