--- eventsindex_id: EI-06787 slug: genai-summit-5-athens-2026 title: "5th GenAI Summit (Athens)" title_alt: [] canonical_url: https://eventsindex.org/events/genai-summit-5-athens-2026.html next_edition_dates: "2026-11-16 to 2026-11-16" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-11-16 date_end: 2026-11-16 venue: "Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center" city: "Athens" country: "Greece" organiser: "GenAI Summit SE Europe" organiser_url: "https://www.genaisummitseeurope.com/" b2b: true vector: sector: [ia-data] audience: [enterprise-leaders, practitioners, engineering-leaders, ai-strategists] format: [in-person] purpose: [networking] geography_scope: [regional-see] season: autumn meta_description: "" editorial_take: "" generated_by: "enrich/generators/fiche_md.py" last_verified: "2026-05-11" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # 5th GenAI Summit > *Southeast Europe's largest annual generative AI conference, held at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, bringing together 5,000+ participants, 200+ speakers, and leading AI companies including Google, OpenAI, and Mistral AI for a single-day event centred on practical AI deployment.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 16 November 2026 | SNFCC, Athens | GenAI Summit SE Europe | 5,000+ (prior edition) | ## Definition The GenAI Summit is an annual conference on generative AI and applied AI technologies, organised by GenAI Summit SE Europe and hosted at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens. Now in its fifth edition, the summit has grown into one of Southeast Europe's largest AI gatherings, drawing attendees from across the region and internationally. The 2026 theme is "Agents at Work," examining how intelligent AI agents move from proof-of-concept prototypes to production-scale deployment in enterprise environments. ## How the GenAI Summit became Southeast Europe's flagship AI event Starting as a practitioner-built community event, the summit has scaled rapidly over five editions, with the fourth edition (2025) attracting 5,000+ participants and representation from 1,200+ companies. The involvement of the Greek Prime Minister in the programme, alongside Mistral AI, OpenAI, and Google DeepMind, reflects its elevation to a national AI policy platform as well as a technology conference. ## Who attends the 5th GenAI Summit - AI engineers, product managers, and developers working with generative AI and AI agents - Enterprise technology and digital transformation executives - AI startup founders and scale-ups from Southeast Europe - Government officials and policy makers engaged with national AI strategy - Investors and VCs active in the Southern European technology market - Academic researchers and AI educators - Career fair participants and recent graduates entering the AI workforce ## What the 5th GenAI Summit covers programmatically The 2026 theme "Agents at Work" structures the programme around: - Intelligent agent deployment at production scale - Enterprise AI governance and measurement of AI agent performance - Real-world case studies from organisations that have moved beyond pilot phases - AI infrastructure, tools, and frameworks for agentic systems - Startup pitches and innovation showcases - AI policy and national AI strategy at the Southeast European level ## Programme tracks and special formats Three parallel stages at the SNFCC host simultaneous sessions: the main Stavros Niarchos Hall, the Alternative Stage, and the Book Castle. The programme includes keynotes, panels, hands-on demos, exclusive workshops, and a career fair. A podcast series (available on Spotify) provides pre- and post-event content. ## Notable speakers The 2026 speaker lineup is to be announced. Previous editions featured: - **Kyriakos Mitsotakis**, Prime Minister, Hellenic Republic - **Arthur Mensch**, Co-Founder & CEO, Mistral AI - **Valerie Focke**, Lead International Education Programs, OpenAI - **Konstantina Christakopoulou**, Senior Research Engineer, Google DeepMind ## Sponsors and media partners Confirmed sponsors from prior editions include Google, OpenAI, Mistral AI, Lenovo, and EPAM Systems, across Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver tiers. 2026 sponsorship details to be announced. ## Edition history | Edition | Year | Attendees | Companies | |---|---|---|---| | 4th GenAI Summit | 2025 | 5,000+ | 1,200+ | | 5th GenAI Summit | 2026 | TBC | TBC | ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### Is the GenAI Summit limited to a Southeast European audience? No. While organised by a Greek team and hosted in Athens, the event draws international speakers and attendees. The Prime Minister's participation and the involvement of OpenAI, Mistral AI, and Google DeepMind give it an international profile beyond the regional EMEA circuit. ### Is the summit suitable for non-technical business professionals? Yes. While the theme "Agents at Work" has a technical dimension, the programme spans policy, governance, enterprise adoption, and startup innovation alongside engineering content. Three parallel stages allow attendees to select the track most relevant to their role. ### Who is the 5th GenAI Summit NOT designed for? - Attendees seeking a highly curated, invitation-only senior executive format - Medical, legal, or domain-specific AI professionals seeking a vertical sector conference - Professionals looking for structured B2B matchmaking with pre-scheduled meetings - Those seeking primarily academic paper presentations or published proceedings - Organisations that prefer smaller, boutique conference formats ### Is there a career fair component? Yes. A career fair runs alongside the conference programme, making the summit relevant for recent graduates and those looking to enter the AI field. ## The venue: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) The SNFCC is a landmark cultural campus in Kallithea, Athens, designed by Renzo Piano and opened in 2017. It houses the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera. The venue's multiple halls, including the main Stavros Niarchos Hall, the Alternative Stage, and the Book Castle, allow for the summit's parallel-stage format. The campus is accessible by metro and bus from central Athens. ## The organiser: GenAI Summit SE Europe GenAI Summit SE Europe is a practitioner-built organisation that has grown its Athens summit over five editions into Southeast Europe's largest AI gathering. The team is composed of AI builders and product designers committed to advancing AI adoption across the region. The organisation has established relationships with major AI labs and enterprise technology companies, which are reflected in the calibre of the sponsor and speaker roster. --- ## Editorial take *The 5th GenAI Summit is the most significant AI event on the Southeast European circuit, with a scale, speaker quality, and policy dimension that place it on par with Western European tier-one events; the 'Agents at Work' theme reflects a maturing regional AI community moving from experimentation to production deployment.* ## How to register and what it costs Registration details and pricing for the 2026 edition are available via genaisummitseeurope.com. Pricing from prior editions was not publicly disclosed in advance. Sponsorship and exhibition enquiries should be directed through the official website. ## Networking and engagement B2B networking is a core element of the format. The scale of the event (5,000+ participants, 1,200+ companies represented in prior editions) creates an extensive networking surface. A career fair runs alongside the conference. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### How do I get to the SNFCC from central Athens? The SNFCC is located in Kallithea, accessible by Metro Line 2 (Agios Kosmas station) and by bus routes from central Athens. Taxis and ride-sharing services serve the venue. Parking is available on site. ### Are simultaneous translation services available? The event operates in English and Greek. Sessions may vary by language depending on the speaker. ### When will the 2026 speaker lineup be announced? The official website indicates the speaker lineup is forthcoming. Follow @genaisummit on Instagram or the LinkedIn showcase for announcements. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://www.genaisummitseeurope.com/ | | Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/genaisummit/ | | YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@GenAISummit | | LinkedIn | https://gr.linkedin.com/showcase/genai-summit/ | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-11 **Next review:** 2026-06-10 **Notes:** 2026 speaker lineup and ticket pricing not yet published. Figures from prior editions used for attendance and company count. **Variables:** 33/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable