1st Esports Summit
The first institutional dialogue on technology, equality and esports in Greece — two days of panels, speakers, tournaments and exhibition matches.
An institutional platform for dialogue and action on esports
The 1st Esports Summit is the first institutional platform for dialogue and action on esports in Greece. It aims to showcase esports as a modern field for developing skills, to promote equality and inclusion in the digital ecosystem, and to connect technology with social responsibility.
Organised by
Under the auspices of
Government, technology and sport at the same table
Giannis KonstantatosMayor of Elliniko–Argyroupoli
Vangelis KastaniasPresident of the Hellenic Esports Federation
Pavlos MarinakisDeputy Minister to the Prime Minister / Government Spokesperson
Takis TheodorikakosMinister of Development
Nikos HardaliasRegional Governor of Attica
Sofia VoultepsiMP for South Athens / Former Minister
Pavlos ChristidisMP for South Athens / PASOK – KINAL Spokesperson
Thanos KaragrounasChief Impact Officer, Global Esports Federation
Scott SpinelliAmerican Basketball Coach / Recruiter & Executive
Achilleas YfantidisHigh-Performance Psychologist / Mental Coach / Communications Specialist
Dimitra KoloniaClinical & Forensic Psychologist / Integrative Psychotherapist
Giannis KostakisParalympic Swimming Champion
Christos MartsakisCaptain of the National Wheelchair Basketball Team
Dr Fotis PapanastasiouSpecial Educator / Author
Georgios A. KakavasPT OMT, PhD Neuroscience (QMUL), SEM professor
The issues shaping the future of esports
Good Practices in Esports
A safe digital environment for all: practices against cyberbullying, protection tools and the role of the community in a healthy gaming culture.
Esports for All: Gaming as a Space of Equal Opportunity
Gender equality, full accessibility for people with disabilities and a gaming space without exclusion.
Level Up Your Skills: Learning Through Gaming
How gaming develops critical thinking, teamwork and digital skills — play and learning as a tool for growth.
Tournaments and exhibition matches
Live matches in FC 26, League of Legends, Rocket League and Racing Simulation — semi-finals, finals and award ceremonies in front of an audience, broadcast live.
24 & 25 April 2026
Friday 24 April
- Arrival · Registration · Guided tourThe Ellinikon Experience Park — Experience Centre
- Opening Ceremony “Press Play to Start”Welcome addresses and speeches
- 1st ShowmatchFC 26
- 1st PanelGood Practices in Esports, Combating Cyberbullying & Online Safety
- 2nd ShowmatchRacing Simulation
- 2nd PanelLevel Up Your Skills: Learning Through Gaming
- 3rd ShowmatchRocket League
- 3rd PanelEsports for All: When Gaming Becomes a Space of Equal Opportunity
- Interactive experienceEligence BrainGym Experience — we play and exercise our minds
Saturday 25 April
- Semi-finalFC 26 · 1st Semifinal
- Semi-finalLeague of Legends · Lower Bracket Final (Bo3)
- Semi-finalFC 26 · 2nd Semifinal
- FinalLeague of Legends · Grand Final, Part 1 (2 matches)
- Third-place matchFC 26 · 3rd Place Match
- FinalLeague of Legends · Grand Final, Part 2 (3 matches)
- FinalFC 26 · Grand Final
- AwardsWinners’ ceremony · medals & prizes
Programme as announced on esportssummit.gr; times may have been adjusted on the day of the event.
The Ellinikon Experience Park
The Esports Summit was hosted at the Experience Centre of The Ellinikon Experience Park, in the Municipality of Elliniko–Argyroupoli.