🇬🇷 IHA Supports Greece’s Remote Islands – 3rd International SMART ISLANDS Conference in Gavdos

The International Hellenic Association (IHA), in collaboration with the Municipality of Gavdos, the Region of Crete, the Regional Union of Municipalities of Crete, and participating municipalities, extends an open invitation to Greeks around the world to take part in the 3rd International SMART ISLANDS Conference.

📍 September 22–23, 2026
📍 Sarakiniko Stone Theatre, Gavdos, Crete

Gavdos, the southernmost point of Greece and Europe, is an island of unique historical, geographical, cultural and geopolitical significance.

It is also traditionally associated with Homer’s mythical Ogygia, the island where, according to the Odyssey, the nymph Calypso welcomed and hosted Odysseus.

The SMART ISLANDS Conference highlights the challenges and opportunities facing Greece’s remote and border islands, while promoting innovation, sustainability and digital connectivity.

🇬🇷 Greece heads to the European Cyber Security Challenge 2026!

The new Greek National Cybersecurity Team is getting ready to represent Greece at the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC) 2026, Europe’s leading cybersecurity competition for young talent, organized by ENISA.

The team will be officially presented on 27 September at Cipher X, a major event dedicated to cybersecurity, technology and innovation, taking place at the DAIS Sports & Cultural Centre in Maroussi, Athens

The European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC) is an initiative of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), bringing together national teams of young people with outstanding knowledge and skills in cybersecurity.

The ECSC aims not only to identify and showcase emerging cybersecurity talent, but also to build bridges between the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, the research community and industry.