13th International Conference of the Hellenic Geographical Society
Geography Matters
27-28 November 2026 • Athens, Greece
Registration
Open — early bird until 31 August 2026Registration is open. Early-bird fees apply from 9 July 2026 until 31 August 2026; registration at late fees remains possible until 30 September 2026.
In accordance with conference policy, accepted abstracts will be included in the final conference programme only if at least one of their authors has completed registration.
The current status of your registration, abstracts and payment is available at any time in your profile. If you have authored or co-authored an accepted abstract, please make sure your e-mail address matches the one used during the abstract submission, so that your abstracts are linked to your account automatically.
Registration Fees
| Category | Early Birduntil 31 Aug | Late Birduntil 30 Sep |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | €60 | €80 |
| HGS Members | €40 | €50 |
| Students | €20 | €30 |
| HGS Student Members | €10 | €15 |
Bank Details
Conference Aims and Topics
Modern Geography encompasses a broad spectrum of subjects, interacting with the natural, social, and human sciences, as well as with applied sciences and spatial planning. The 13th Conference of the Hellenic Geographical Society (HGS), titled Geography Matters, and co-organised with the Harokopio University of Athens, aims to highlight the richness and diversity of Geography, placing special emphasis on bridging different approaches and interconnecting scientific boundaries.
In an era of significant changes and uncertainty, major challenges - such as the climate crisis, humanitarian disasters and intensification of social inequalities, and geopolitical tensions and authoritarianism in governance - necessitate innovative, interdisciplinary and multiscalar inquiries.
Key Dates
30 Jan 2026
Call for session proposals
20 Feb 2026
Deadline for session proposals
1 Mar – 8 May 2026
Abstract submission
1 Jul 2026
Notifications to authors
30 Sep 2026
Late bird registration deadline
27 – 28 Nov 2026
Conference
29 Nov 2026
Post-conference field trip (TBC)
Sessions
41 thematic sessions structure the conference programme, covering the full breadth of geographical research.
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Official Language
English
Venues
Harokopio University of Athens
El. Venizelou Ave. 70, 17676, Kallithea, Athens
National Centre for Social Research
Archimidous 8, 17675, Kallithea, Athens
Organizing Committee
| Designation | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Em. Prof. T. Maloutas | Harokopio University of Athens |
| Vice-Chair | Prof. A. Papadopoulos | Harokopio University of Athens |
| Vice-Chair | Dr. G. Saitis | National & Kapodistrian University of Athens |
| Vice-Chair | Dr. S. Spyrellis | National Centre for Social Research |
| Conference Secretary | Dr. E. Karkani | National & Kapodistrian University of Athens |
| Treasurer | Dr. I. Polyzou | National Technical University of Athens |
| Special Issue Editor | Prof. C. Koutsopoulos | National Technical University of Athens |
| Field Trip Coordinator | Prof. N. Evelpidou | National & Kapodistrian University of Athens |
| Webmaster | A. Liaskos | National & Kapodistrian University of Athens |
| Committee Member | A. Christaki | National Technical University of Athens |
| Committee Member | Dr. E. Durie | Harokopio University of Athens |
| Committee Member | Dr. G. Kandylis | National Centre for Social Research |
| Committee Member | Dr. N. Myofa | Harokopio University of Athens |
| Committee Member | Y. Paraskevopoulos | National Technical University of Athens |
| Committee Member | Dr. M. Pigaki (President of HGS) | National Technical University of Athens |
| Committee Member | Polychronis Kolokoussis | National Technical University of Athens |
Scientific Committee
Contact
For any question relating to the conference or your registration, please contact at:
ekarkani@geol.uoa.gr