01 — Invitation
The Hellenic Development Bank has the honour to invite you to the NEFI High-Level Meeting in Athens on 1–2 October 2026.
The meeting is planned as an in-person event. Further details on the venue in Athens will follow.
02 — Programme
Draft programme. Details may change and will be updated here.
Day 1 · Internal Session
Thursday, 1 October 2026 · 12:00 – 17:30
Positioning NPBIs for the Next 5 Years: Strategic Priorities, Capabilities and Partnerships
The light lunch and the internal session on Day 1 are open to NEFI members only. The group dinner is open to all registrants.
- 12:00 – 13:00
- Registration and light lunch
- 13:00 – 13:15
- Opening remarks and welcome
- 13:15 – 13:30
- NEFI internal session
- To be confirmed
- 13:30 – 14:15
- NEFI internal session
- To be confirmed
- 14:15 – 14:45
- Coffee break
- 14:45 – 16:15
- NEFI internal session
- To be confirmed
- 16:15 – 16:45
- NEFI internal session
- To be confirmed
- 16:45 – 17:00
- NEFI internal session
- To be confirmed
- 17:00 – 17:30
- NEFI internal session
- To be confirmed
- 20:00 – 22:00
- Group dinner
- Venue TBC
Due to the format of Day 1, members are encouraged to register the HL representative and, if relevant, one accompanying representative. For larger delegations, please contact the NEFI Coordinator to follow up separately.
Day 2 · External Public Session
Friday, 2 October 2026 · 09:30 – 14:30
AI and data-driven decision-making
- 09:30 – 09:50
- Welcome, registration and coffee
- 09:50 – 10:00
- Opening remarks and introduction to the day
- 10:00 – 10:45
- Panel 1
- 10:45 – 11:00
- Q&A and group discussion
- 11:00 – 11:30
- Coffee break
- 11:30 – 12:15
- Panel 2
- 12:15 – 12:30
- Q&A and group discussion
- 12:30 – 13:00
- CEO roundtable
- 13:00 – 13:15
- Q&A and group discussion
- 13:15 – 13:30
- Conclusion and closing remarks
- 13:30
- Group photo
- 13:30 – 14:30
- Light lunch
Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies. These are collected in the registration form. To amend them later, email us.
03 — Venue
- City
- Athens, Greece
- Venue
- To be confirmed.
Details, directions and estimated journey times will be published here once the venue has been confirmed.
04 — Getting to Athens
Athens is served by Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH), approximately 30 km from the city centre.
- €40 / €55
By taxi
Taxis are available 24/7 from the designated rank at Exit 3 of the Arrivals Level. A flat fare applies between the airport and the Athens city-centre inner ring: €40 during daytime hours (05:00–24:00) and €55 during nighttime hours (00:00–05:00). The flat fare includes all applicable surcharges and extras.
aia.gr- €9 / €16
By metro
Metro Line 3 (Blue Line) connects Athens International Airport with central Athens. The airport ticket costs €9 one way or €16 return, with the return journey valid within 30 days. It also allows transfers to other eligible public transport services within 90 minutes of first validation.
oasa.gr- €5.50
By airport express bus
Airport Express buses connect the airport with key locations across Athens. The X95 service runs to Syntagma Square, in the heart of the city centre. A one-way ticket costs €5.50.
oasa.gr- €1.20 / €4.10 / €20
City transport tickets
Athens has an integrated network of metro, buses, trolleybuses and tram. The standard 90-minute ticket costs €1.20 and a 24-hour ticket €4.10. A 3-day tourist ticket (€20) is also available and includes one return journey to and from the airport by metro or Airport Express bus.
oasa.gr- Tap2Ride
Contactless payment
Tap a compatible contactless bank card, smartphone or smartwatch at the validator when entering the metro or boarding a bus, trolleybus or tram. There is no need to buy an ATH.ENA Ticket separately. ATH.ENA Tickets remain available at ticket counters and vending machines.
oasa.gr
Getting to the meeting venue
Meeting venue: TBC. Detailed directions from Athens International Airport and from central Athens to the meeting venue, including recommended transport options and estimated journey times, will be provided once the venue has been confirmed.
Transport fares and schedules are subject to change. Please check the latest information before travelling.
05 — Registration
Please complete the form below to confirm your attendance at the NEFI High-Level Meeting 2026 in Athens, 1–2 October 2026.
Registrations close on 11 September 2026.
06 — Contact
For questions about registration, the programme or travel, please get in touch.
- Hellenic Development Bank
Press office
press@hdb.gr- NEFI Coordinator
Marjan Inkret
marjan.inkret@nefi.eu
We are looking forward to meeting you in Athens.
Questions? Contact us.