13th International Conference of the Hellenic Geographical Society
Geography Matters
27-28 November 2026 • Athens, Greece
Sessions
The call for sessions has now closed. The following sessions have been accepted.
Abstract Submission
Registration opens 1 July 2026 — early bird rates until 31 August 2026.
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 – 1 May 2026
Abstract submission open
1 Jul 2026
Notifications to authors
1 Jul – 31 Aug 2026
Early bird registration
30 Sep 2026
Late bird registration deadline
27 – 28 Nov 2026
Conference
29 Nov 2026
Post-conference field trip (TBC)
Registration Fees
| Category | Early Birduntil 31 Aug | Late Birduntil 30 Sep |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | €60 | €80 |
| HGS Members (in good standing) | €40 | €50 |
| Students | €20 | €30 |
| HGS Student Members | €10 | €15 |
General Information
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
Bank Details
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 |