Venue
64th ERSA Congress - Opening Ceremony
📅 Tuesday 26 August 2025
📍 Zappeion Megaron, Athens
We are delighted to announce that the Opening Ceremony of the 64th ERSA Congress will be held at the Zappeion Megaron, one of Athens’ most emblematic neoclassical landmarks. Located in the heart of the city, adjacent to the National Gardens and the Hellenic Parliament, the Zappeion has hosted numerous historic events — including the official signing of Greece’s accession to the European Economic Community in 1980.
Learn more about the Zappeion Megaron:
https://www.thisisathens.org/attractions/zappeion-megaron
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Main Venue:
Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens
The 64th ERSA Congress will be hosted at the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Greece dedicated to social sciences.
Located in the heart of Athens, Panteion University offers a dynamic academic environment and modern facilities that will serve as the central venue for the Congress sessions, roundtables, special events, and networking activities from Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 August 2025.
With its longstanding commitment to regional development, public policy, and interdisciplinary research, Panteion University provides an ideal setting for international scholars, researchers, and policymakers to engage in dialogue, present their work, and collaborate on the future of regional science.
Congress Dinner Venue
📅 Friday 29 August 2025
📍 Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), Athens
We are delighted to host the Congress Dinner at one of Athens’ most remarkable contemporary landmarks: the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC).
Located by the sea, just a short drive from central Athens, the SNFCC is a world-class cultural and architectural hub that houses the Greek National Opera and the National Library of Greece. Designed by the renowned architect Renzo Piano, the complex blends sustainability, innovation and elegant design — offering panoramic views of the Athenian Riviera and the Acropolis from its rooftop terrace.
The dinner will take place in this inspiring setting, offering the perfect opportunity to relax and connect with colleagues after a week of intense academic exchange.
🌐 Learn more about the SNFCC: https://www.snfcc.org/en
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