

BEYOND is the leading international exhibition of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Southeastern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. Since 2021 its launch in Thessaloniki, BEYOND has evolved into a powerful platform that connects global tech leaders, disruptive startups, investors, and policy makers.
In 2025, BEYOND expanded its horizons and was successfully hosted for the first time in Athens, marking a new era of growth with exceptional momentum and international reach. This strategic move unlocked new opportunities, attracted a wider audience, and reinforced BEYOND’s role as a key meeting point for innovation in the region.
Every year, BEYOND delivers a high-impact experience that combines cutting-edge exhibitions, high-level conferences, and powerful networking. From AI and robotics to smart infrastructure, immersive technologies, and digital services, it showcases the future of tech across sectors.
BEYOND 2026 is your gateway to the next wave of transformation.
With an even more dynamic presence, expanded international participation, and new thematic focus areas, the next edition is set to offer more value, more visibility, and more business opportunities.
What to Expect at BEYOND 2026
- 15,000+ visitors from over 30 countries
- 350+ exhibitors across key tech sectors
- Top-tier speakers from global tech, business & public policy
- B2B matchmaking, startup pitching & investor networking
- Live demos, showcases & immersive experiences
- Real potential for market growth, brand exposure, and partnerships
Whether you’re an established company launching the next big thing, a scale-up entering new markets, or a tech leader scouting innovation — BEYOND 2026 is where your next chapter begins.

Free entrance only for professionals who have pre-registered until 24/4
Ticket price: 20€
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BEYOND by the number

3 DAYS

20.000m2 EXHIBITION SPACE

+5.000
B2B & B2G MEETINGS

+30
COUNTRIES

450+ REPRESEN-TATIVES OF MUNICIPA-LITIES & COMMUNITIES

5
STAGES FOR SIDE EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

400+
GREEK & 50+ FOREIGN SPEAKERS
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.

