Venue

TIF-HELEXPO
Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Conference Center
St. Egnatia 154, 546 36 Thessaloniki
Seated in the cosmopolitan city of Thessaloniki, a commercial and entrepreneurial hub of exchanges, the geographical headquarters of commercial convergence, TIF HELEXPO is the main exhibition and congress agency of Greece.

The Amazing Venue

TIF-HELEXPO counts 17 pavilions of a total area of 180000 sqm and 3 congress centres.

The "Ioannis Vellidis" Congress Centre offers adaptable event spaces with six halls accommodating up to 2,100 attendees, ideal for large conferences, exhibitions, and receptions, including a rooftop space for up to 1,000 people. It supports concurrent meetings and rapid transformations, with flexibility for written exams and exhibitions.
The "Nikolaos Germanos" Congress Centre caters to smaller conferences with a 720-person capacity, featuring four versatile halls, advanced audiovisual equipment, and amphitheatre spaces with 400 and 100 seats.

Lastly, the "Emilios Riadis" Multipurpose Hall, centrally located in TIF HELEXPO, accommodates 380 guests with a high-standard theatrical layout, suitable for social and corporate events.

TIF HELEXPO: at the Forefront of Sustainable Conference Activity

TIF HELEXPO, the National Exhibition Agency of Greece, is proud to host the UFI European Conference from June 3–7, 2025—a flagship event in the international exhibitions and conferences industry, this year taking place in Thessaloniki.

Securing this prestigious event highlights the strategic position of both Thessalonikiand TIF HELEXPO on the European exhibitions and meetings map. Most importantly, it reaffirms our unwavering commitment to responsible, innovative, and sustainable growth across all aspects of event management.

Certified Commitment to Sustainability — ISO 20121:2024

The conference is being organized in full compliance with ISO 20121:2024, the leading international standard for sustainable event management. This standard provides a robust framework that integrates environmental, social, and economic sustainability into every phase of an event’s lifecycle.

Through ISO 20121 implementation, we:
  • Identify and reduce the environmental impact of operations.
  • Promote inclusivity and accessibility for all participants.
  • Strengthen the local economy through collaboration with responsible suppliers.
  • Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Delivering a Sustainable Event: How We Align with ISO 20121

As a forward-looking national organizer, TIF HELEXPO has adopted a comprehensive Sustainable Event Management System tailored specifically to this conference. Our approach includes:
  • Defining clear, measurable sustainability objectives
  • Enforcing stringent health and safety standards.
  • Engaging and training all stakeholders in sustainable practices.
  • Implementing circular economy strategies to reduce our carbon footprint.
  • Monitoring, evaluating, and continuously improving our performance.
This event is not only a platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration—it’s a model of how exhibitions and conferences can drive positive impact for the environment, society, and the event industry’s operational culture.

Creating a Legacy for the Industry

TIF HELEXPO’s strategic objective is to establish itself as a benchmark for sustainable exhibition and conference organization at the European and global level—offering a replicable model for peers and partners across the international event community.

TIF-HELEXPO

St. Egnatia 154, 
546 36 Thessaloniki
Greece 
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