The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the Growthfund Investor Summit 2026 in Athens by Hellenic Growth Fund CEO Yiannis Papachristou and ICCA CEO Dr. Senthil Gopinath. To improve Greece’s competitiveness in the international meetings and exhibitions market by providing access to global industry expertise, the partnership aims to encourage the exchange of best practices and support benchmarking of the country’s conference and exhibition infrastructure. The initiative also includes training activities and measures to increase Greece’s international visibility as a business events destination.

Agreement supports infrastructure development and international positioning

The cooperation is linked to several strategic assets managed by the Hellenic Growth Fund and its subsidiaries, including TIF-HELEXPO, the Hellenic Public Properties Company (HPPC) and Corinth Canal S.A. (AEDIK). The partners expect the agreement to contribute to the modernisation of existing infrastructure, attract more international congresses and exhibitions, and strengthen Greece’s position in the global meetings industry. The Memorandum of Understanding is valid for two years and forms part of the Hellenic Growth Fund’s broader strategy to support long-term growth and expand the country’s international presence.