Parallel Events

As part of the 3rd Interaigis, the following took place:

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Conference on “ACTIVE RESPONSE, Civil Protection and Local Government.” The conference is organized by the Association of Hellenic Fire Service Officers. (CONFERENCE HALL 1)

On Thursday, 23/04, a conference was held on the topic **“Active Battle – Civil Protection and Local Government”**, organized by the Association of Hellenic Fire Service Officers (EAPS). The opening of the event was declared with a greeting by the President of the Association’s Board of Directors, Mr. Konstantinos Tsigkas. Greetings were also delivered by representatives of the State and Local Government, including the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, the President of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE), the Chief of the Hellenic Fire Service, the Secretary General for Civil Protection, and the Deputy Regional Governor for Civil Protection of Attica, as well as representatives of the personnel of the Hellenic Fire Service, the Hellenic Police, and the Hellenic Coast Guard. As part of the conference, presentations were delivered by prominent institutional and scientific bodies, including:

Director General of Forests, Mr. Evangelos Gkountoufas
President of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece, Mr. Lazaros Kyrizoglou
President of the Association for the Protection and Development of Hymettus, Mr. Isidoros Madis
President of the Hellenic Network of Resilient Cities, Mr. Giannis Konstantakatos
President of the Association of Municipalities for the Protection and Development of Penteli, Mr. Vasileios Xypolytas

Particular emphasis was placed on applied technologies, as modern products and services that enhance the effectiveness of Civil Protection were presented.

The conference was moderated by the Honorary President of Association of Hellenic Fire Service Officers, retired Lieutenant General of the Hellenic Fire Service, Mr. Ioannis P. Stamoulis.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026
Conference on “Digital Information Management in Fire Cause Investigation.” The conference is organized in collaboration with the University of West Attica (UNIWA). (CONFERENCE HALL 1)

Meeting of the Civil Protection Committee of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece. (CONFERENCE HALL 2)

On Friday, 24/04, a conference was held on the topic “Digital Information Management in Fire Cause Investigation”, organized by the University of West Attica, in co-organization with PROEX and the Department of Public and Community Health of the University of West Attica. The opening of the conference was marked by greetings from distinguished representatives of the academic and operational community, including Mr. Konstantinos Tsigkas, President of the Association of Hellenic Fire Service Officers; Professor Konstantinos Delezos of the University of West Attica; Fire Colonel and Dean of the Hellenic Fire Academy, Mr. Aristotelis Papadopoulos; retired Lieutenant General and Lawyer, Mr. Nikolaos Diamantis; as well as Mr. Giorgos Psathas from PROEX. As part of the conference, modern approaches and technological applications related to crisis management and fire cause investigation were presented. Particular emphasis was placed on topics such as the use of Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and Big Data analysis, both at a theoretical and applied level. Presentations were delivered by retired Lieutenant General of the Hellenic Fire Service, Mr. Ioannis Stamoulis, on Artificial Intelligence in crisis management; by Ms. Eleni Psatha, on the connection between new technologies and health and safety practices; and by the Director of the Hellenic Fire Service UAS Training Center, Fire Lieutenant Colonel Kyriaki P. Bosina, who presented the relevant educational work. The presentations by students of the Department of Public and Community Health of the University of West Attica were also of particular interest, highlighting the contribution of Artificial Intelligence, IoT systems, and Big Data analysis to fire cause investigation.

The conference concluded with a presentation of applied technologies, products, and services, confirming the close connection between research and operational practice.

The conference was coordinated by Mr. Giorgos Psathas and Mr. Konstantinos Delezos.

THURSDAY – SATURDAY, APRIL 23–25, 2026
Throughout the 3rd Interaigis, activities and demonstrations of modern and innovative products and services will take place in the outdoor exhibition area. (DEMONSTRATION AREA 2)

View the Full Program here.