A highly engaging event titled «Agriculture and Tourism in Laconia: Creating Integrated Local Identities» is set to take place in Monemvasia on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 6:30 PM. This significant gathering will be hosted in the event hall of the Tourism Pavilion, organized by the Laconia Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Peloponnese Region, the Peloponnese Tourism Organization, and the Municipality of Monemvasia.
Event Program
6:30 – 7:00 PM: Opening Remarks
- Ioannis Panaritis, President of the Laconia Chamber of Commerce
- Heraklis Tricheilis, Mayor of Monemvasia
7:00 – 7:40 PM: First Panel Discussion
Topic: «Primary Sector & Tourism: Key Pillars for Local Economic Development»
Moderator: Peggy Brousalidou, Journalist at ERT
- Giorgos Kavvathas, President of the General Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen and Merchants of Greece (GSEVEE) and the Panhellenic Federation of Restaurant and Related Professions (POESE)
- Dr. Konstantinos Marinakos, Professor at the University of Western Attica, President of the Peloponnese Tourism Organization, and Vice President of the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers
- Dimitris Pollalis, Member of the Executive Committee of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and President of the Laconia Hoteliers Association
7:40 – 8:20 PM: Second Panel Discussion
Topic: «Synergies between Local Authorities and Productive Bodies for the Development of Agriculture and Tourism»
Moderator: Fotini Makendonopoulou, Journalist
- Theodoros Veroutis, Deputy Regional Governor of Laconia
- Ioannis Panaritis, President of the Laconia Chamber of Commerce
- Katerina Tsafatinu, President of the Municipal Council of Monemvasia and Chair of the Tourism Committee
8:20 – 9:00 PM: Third Panel Discussion
Topic: «Transforming Agricultural Products into High-Quality Experiences for Visitors»
Moderator: Thanos Micheloggonas, Deputy Regional Governor of Tourism, Peloponnese Region
- Giorgos Lampropoulos, General Manager of Kinsterna Hotel Monemvasia
- Giorgos Tsimbidis, «Winery of Monemvasia»
- Konstantinos Panagiotakos, «Sparta Spirit»
- Sofia Dionysopoulou, «Delta Moreas»
9:00 – 9:30 PM: Audience Q&A
This event promises to be a pivotal moment for the local community, focusing on the intersection of agriculture and tourism, which are essential for fostering economic growth and enhancing the identity of the region. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts and leaders in these fields, contributing to a richer understanding of how local resources can be leveraged for sustainable development.
