MDPI Greece Summit 2026 Summary: Strengthening Connections with the Greek Academic Community

From 22 to 23 October 2026, MDPI hosted the first edition of the MDPI Greece Summit 2026 in Athens, Greece. The event brought together members of the Greek academic and research community with MDPI representatives to exchange perspectives on scholarly publishing, discuss current developments and challenges, and explore opportunities for future collaboration.

The Summit provided a platform for meaningful dialogue between researchers, editors, and publishing professionals, addressing topics ranging from academic engagement and research integrity to technological innovation and the future of scholarly communication.

Reflecting on MDPI’s Journey and the Future of Scholarly Publishing

The Summit opened with welcoming remarks and an introduction by Mr. Stefan Tochev, CEO of MDPI, who greeted the participants and outlined the objectives of the event. He then delivered a presentation titled “MDPI at 30: Reflecting on Our Journey and Our Collaboration with Greece”, which traced MDPI’s development over the past three decades and its relationship with the Greek academic community.

Following the opening presentation, Ms. Damaris Critchlow, Editorial Engagement Manager at MDPI, presented “Engaging with Academic Communities”. Her session focused on the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships with researchers, editors, and academic institutions, highlighting the value of ongoing communication and collaboration in scholarly publishing.

The program continued with Dr. Despoina Kokona, Research Integrity Specialist at MDPI, who addressed “Research Integrity and Publication Ethics”. Her presentation explored the importance of ethical standards, responsible publishing practices, and maintaining trust and integrity throughout the scholarly publication process.

The final presentation, titled “The AI Revolution in Publishing: Challenges, Innovations, and MDPI’s Vision”, was delivered by Dr. Milos Cuculovic, Head of Technology Innovation at MDPI. The session addressed the growing role of artificial intelligence in academic publishing, exploring emerging opportunities, challenges, and MDPI’s perspective on technological developments shaping the industry.

Encouraging Open Dialogue and Future Collaboration

The presentations were followed by an open discussion, during which participants shared their experiences, raised questions, and exchanged perspectives with MDPI representatives. The conversation focused particularly on the peer-review process and the growing role of artificial intelligence in research and academic publishing, reflecting some of the key topics and challenges currently shaping scholarly communication.

Looking Ahead

The MDPI Greece Summit 2026 marked another step in strengthening MDPI’s relationships with the Greek research community and fostering closer cooperation with researchers and editors.

MDPI would like to extend its appreciation to all speakers and participants for their valuable contributions, insightful discussions, and active engagement throughout the event.

We look forward to building on the connections made in Athens and continuing to work together to support the advancement of scholarly publishing.