BEYOND, the leading international technology and innovation exhibition in Southeast Europe, returns from 17-19 June 2026 at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens. After the successful 2025 event, BEYOND 2026 comes to highlight the present and future of technology and innovation, with an emphasis on sustainability, applied digital strategy and innovative solutions to market needs.
Through a multi-level exhibition and conference program, BEYOND 2026 will focus on the most key technological trends of the time:
- the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into work and everyday life
- the emerging importance of cybersecurity
- the most modern solutions to support small and medium-sized enterprises
- the digitalization of the public sector and governance.
- Smart Cities, GovTech, Green Mobility and digital services of local government
- ESG applications for resilient and sustainable societies, and of course
- innovation coming “from below”, through startups and spin-offs.
Free entrance only for professionals who have pre-registered until 24/4
Ticket price: 20€
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BEYOND: A TESTING GROUND FOR INNOVATION & PARTNERSHIP-BUILDING
TECH INDUSTRY
LEADERS
Prominent tech industry leaders converge at BEYOND, showcasing their pivotal roles in steering the 4th Industrial Revolution. Presenting innovative new products and services, they also participate in discussions on the impact of emerging technologies (AI, IoT, quantum computing etc.) paving the way for a digitally integrated world so that we may harness technology for societal advancement, epitomizing the tech industry’s evolving role in the 21st century
STARTUPS &
SCALEUPS
Startups and scaleups take center stage at BEYOND, showcasing groundbreaking solutions and disrupting industry norms. Startups, marked by agility, present novel concepts, ranging from AI-driven analytics to innovative applications. Scaleups,
having traversed initial challenges, demonstrate scalable technologies ready for market integration. BEYOND provides a fertile ground for networking, fostering collaborations between emerging players and established industry leaders.
RESEARCH CENTERS
& UNIVERSITIES
Distinguished research centers and universities enrich BEYOND with intellectual prowess and cutting-edge discoveries. Leading academic institutions showcase groundbreaking research into emerging technologies, emphasizing their potential impact on various industries. BEYOND serves as a knowledge exchange hub, fostering dialogue between research luminaries and industry professionals.
VISIONARIES &
THOUGHT-LEADERS
Trailblazing visionaries and thought-leaders illuminate BEYOND with their profound insights and future-oriented perspectives. BEYOND provides a platform for these luminaries to share their forecasts and inspire a collective vision for the digital era and a tech-infused tomorrow.
