PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
| 10:30-11:00 | Registration |
| 11:00-11:30 | Welcome Speech (HMU Rector/ Dean/ Co-chairs) |
| 11:30-12:00 | Keynote Speech |
| 12:00-13:15 | Academia – Industry Panel Sustainable Resources Management in Island and Coastal Destinations” |
| 13:15-14:00 | Light Lunch |
| 17:30-19:00 | City Guided Tour – Discovering Heraklion |
| 19:00-21:00 | Welcome Reception – Cocktail (Mayor’s Welcome) |
TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
| 9:15-10:00 | Keynote Speech |
| 10:00-11:30 | Session 1 /Room A |
| 10:00-11:30 | Workshop “Developing skills for accessibility in tourism from sustainability initiatives to competitive advantage” |
| 11:30-12:00 | Coffee Break |
| 12.00-13.30 | Session 2 (room A) |
| 12.00-13.30 | “Meet the editors” (Room B) |
| 13:30-14:30 | Lunch |
| 14:30-15:45 | Parallel Sessions 3 (rooms A, B) |
| 15:45-16:00 | Coffee Break |
| 16:00-16.15 | Closing Speeches |
| 16:15-16:30 | Awards’ Ceremony |
| 20:00-22:30 | Gala Dinner |
THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2026
| 9:00–17:00 | Day Trip (optional – details TBA) |
As part of the conference activities, participants are invited to join an optional day trip to the iconic island of Santorini on Thursday, 24 September. Further details, including the cost of the trip, will be announced soon.