The Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE) will play a prominent institutional role at BEYOND 2026, taking place on 17–19 June 2026 at the Metropolitan Expo.
On 17 June, KEDE will host a special conference titled:
“Municipalities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Digital Governance in the Service of Citizens”
The conference will bring together mayors, local government officials, GovTech company representatives, and policymakers, fostering dialogue around technological challenges and opportunities shaping the future of cities.
Key discussion topics will include:
- Artificial Intelligence applications in municipalities
- The digital transformation of public administration
- Improving citizen services
- Smart infrastructure solutions
- New tools and platforms transforming local government operations
KEDE’s participation further strengthens the institutional profile of BEYOND 2026, bringing together more than 300 mayors and local authority representatives from across Greece, who will take part as speakers, visitors, and contributors to the exhibition’s parallel events and activities.
At the same time, BEYOND 2026 will offer significant networking and B2B meeting opportunities among technology companies, public sector organizations, and local government representatives, creating a comprehensive environment for collaboration and innovation.
BEYOND 2026 serves as a key meeting point for technology, entrepreneurship, and the public sector, highlighting the developments shaping the country’s digital future.
BEYOND 2026 is organized by BeBest, Helexpo, and Industry Disruptors – Game Changers, co-organized by the Ministry of Digital Governance, the Ministry of Development, the Region of Attica, the Region of Central Macedonia, the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE), the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE), and the Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies (SFEE).
