Helidoni Group & Foundation participated in the Panathēnea Festival 2026, one of the most important international events for technology, entrepreneurship, and culture in Greece, which attracted more than 12,000 participants from around the world.
As part of the festival, the Helidoni Group organized a panel discussion titled “Building Businesses That Build Better Cities,” featuring Alexis Zitrides (Helidoni Group), Christos Poriou (OpenCouncil), and Adam Markakis (Astylab), focusing on the role of social enterprises, civic-tech initiatives, and urban innovation in creating more sustainable and resilient cities.
At the same time, the Helidoni Foundation hosted the event “The Future of Business: Building Companies to Last,” dedicated to how businesses can maintain their values, purpose, and independence over time, while ensuring their long-term sustainability and growth. The event was attended by representatives from the Purpose Foundation, Ten Million Hands, Voys, Wise Greece, and OpenCouncil.
In addition, executives from companies in the Helidoni Group’s portfolio actively participated in panel discussions and side events at the festival, contributing to discussions on innovation, energy, and technology.
“The Panathēnea Festival serves as an important platform for exchanging ideas and fostering partnerships around issues that shape the future of business and society. We are particularly pleased to be participating, both through our own initiatives and through the companies in our portfolio,” said Alexis Zitrides, Managing Director of Helidoni Group & Foundation.
The participation of the Helidoni Group and the Helidoni Foundation in the Panathēnea Festival reaffirmed their ongoing commitment to promoting innovation, responsible entrepreneurship, and creating a positive social impact.