# Greek national development and conference initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-national-development-and-conference-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-28T11:58:17.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Greece has announced several major national development and hosting initiatives. Under the National Development Plan 2026–2030, the government approved €250 million for infrastructure upgrades, including €45.44 million for the Paros Airport to expand its terminal, control tower, and runway, and €204.6 million for the redevelopment of the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre. Additionally, the country is scheduled to host two significant conferences in September 2026. The Second Interdisciplinary Environmental Conference of the Holy Synod will take place in the Evros regional unit to discuss climate resilience and the Dadia forest, while the International Maritime Transport Conference will be held in Thessaloniki to address the future of shipping, energy transition, and digital transformation. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Greece to host environmental and maritime conferences in September 2026 Greece will host two significant conferences in September 2026: an environmental summit in Dadia focused on climate resilience and an international maritime transport conference in Thessaloniki. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-to-host-environmental-and-maritime-conferences-in-september-2026 ### 2026-08-05: Greek government earmarks €250 million for Paros airport and Thessaloniki exhibition centre upgrades Greece’s EPAN 2026‑2030 funds a €45.44 m Paros Airport upgrade and a €204.6 m Thessaloniki exhibition centre redevelopment, adding new facilities, a metropolitan park and extensive infrastructure improvements. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paros-airport-upgrade-added-to-greeces-national-development-plan --- Cite as: Greek national development and conference initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-national-development-and-conference-initiatives