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Keynote Speakers
Konstadinos Abeliotis
Ayse Yarali Paisios
Azize Ayol
Sophie Attwood
Gianluigi Buttiglieri
Claudio Beretta
Evgenia Stylianou
Kelly Velonia
Ioannis Daliakopoulos
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Technical Visits
Visits at state-of-the-art facilities and natural/cultural wonders to be announced. Technical and cultural excursions described in the program are included in the conference registration fee, with no additional cost for participants.
Technical Visit to Rethymno
The first technical visit of RETASTE 2026 combines three complementary visits across Crete: a technical tour of the Amari Solid Waste Management Facility, showcasing modern sustainable waste practices in Rethymno. It continues with a cultural visit to the historic Arkadi Monastery, highlighting its architectural, spiritual, and historical significance in Crete’s struggles for independence. The program concludes at the Museum of Ancient Eleutherna, offering insight into Cretan life from prehistoric to Byzantine times through its rich archaeological collections.
Technical Visit to Chania
The second technical visit of RETASTE 2026 combines a technical visit to the DEDISA waste management facilities in Chania, where participants explore advanced mechanical recycling, composting technologies, and integrated circular economy practices. It continues at the Archaeological Museum of Chania, presenting the region’s rich heritage from prehistoric settlements to the Roman era through modern exhibitions and multimedia displays. Together, the visits link contemporary environmental innovation with the long-term evolution of society and human activity in western Crete.
Venue
The RETASTE 2026 Conference will take place in the heart of the old city of Rethymno, within neighboring buildings of great historical value.
The Cultural House of the City of Rethymno, serves as the main venue; it is a preserved landmark that reflects the architectural heritage and cultural identity of the old town. The Rethymno Conservatory, housed in one of the oldest buildings in the city, offers a unique atmosphere that highlights Rethymno’s long-standing tradition in the arts and classical music. Coffee breaks and lunches will be served in the surrounding outdoor areas, allowing participants to experience the character and rhythm of the old town while remaining fully connected to the conference environment.
Under the auspices of the Municipality of Rethymno
The Municipality of Rethymno is a leading Greek example of applied circular economy practice at the local level. Concrete measures include separate collection streams for recyclables, glass, and electrical and electronic waste, mandatory waste separation in its Historic Centre, and school collection schemes that engage students directly in recycling. These are complemented by hands-on public actions such as coastal clean-ups, awareness campaigns encouraging citizens to treat waste as a resource, and investments in sustainable infrastructure including solar carports and electric vehicle charging stations. This consistent, practice-oriented policy has earned Rethymno national awards for environmental governance and recycling, making it a model of everyday circular economy implementation for medium-sized Mediterranean municipalities.
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