HAPCO’s new president, Antonia Alexandrou, CEO, Convin S.A.
Antonia Alexandrou has been elected the new president of the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers & Destinations Events Specialists (HAPCO & DES), following elections held during the association’s annual General Assembly last week.
Her election marks the beginning of a new four-year term (2025–2028) for the association’s Board of Directors, ushering in a new phase of strategic planning, sectoral engagement, and collaboration within Greece’s professional events and conference tourism industry.
Assuming the presidency from outgoing president Sissi Lygnou, Alexandrou acknowledged the weight of the role and expressed her commitment to continuity and growth.
“I assume the presidency of HAPCO & DES with a deep awareness of the responsibility and challenge that this specific position entails,” said Alexandrou.
“My goal is to further strengthen the sector, so that it can consistently and dynamically claim its rights, contributing substantially to the growth of market sizes for the benefit of the Greek economy and businesses.”
She also paid tribute to her predecessor’s leadership:
“The presence of Sissi Lygnou has been decisive, leaving a strong legacy that is both a compass and a responsibility for me to continue her work with the same dedication and strategic commitment.”
According to HAPCO & DES, the new Board of Directors takes office at a time of both challenges and opportunity for the industry. “With a renewed vision and a collaborative spirit, the association’s new leadership aims to elevate Greece’s standing in the global meetings and events market, strengthen industry alliances, and drive initiatives that support sustainable growth.”
Alexandrou noted that the newly elected board is composed of established professionals from across the tourism and MICE sectors.
“Together, we will work systematically to achieve our goals and further strengthen our industry,” she said.
Board of Directors
The new Board of Directors of HAPCO & DES is as follows:
President
Antonia Alexandrou, CEO, Convin S.A.
1st Vice President
Alexandros Angelopoulos, CEO, Aldemar Resorts
2nd Vice President
Konstantinos Karagiorgakis, Chairman & CEO, E.T.S. Events Travel Solutions S.A.
Secretary General
George Kiagias, CEO, Optimum Greece Destination & Event Management
Treasurer
Dimitrios Paliouras, Executive Business Coordinator, Global Events
Members
Sissy Lygnou, CEO, AFEA Congress
Maria Papadaki, CEO, Event Makers DMC
Thanos Marinoglou, CEO, MD Congress
Lina Siamopoulou, President & CEO, Conferre S.A.
Ericos-Nicolaos Vidalis, General Manager, VDL Audiovisual
Efstathios Parcharidis, CEO, INVENTICS S.A.
HAPCO was established in 1996, aiming to bring together professional congress organizers (PCOs) and companies from the whole range of services and products of the conference market on an institutional level as well as represent them. In 2021, HAPCO joined forces with Destination Events Specialists (DMCs) to strengthen the Greek meetings industry’s voice.
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