WordCamp Athens 2026
WordPress community (WordCamp Central)
At a glance
- Dates
- December 11–12, 2026 · In 1 month
- Where
- War Museum, Athens, Greece
- Venue address
- 2-4 Rizari, 106 75 Athina
- Format
- in-person
- Primary topic
- WordPress · also PHP, Web Development, Open Source
- Tickets
- See the official site
- Call for papers
- No deadline on record — see the official site
- Organizer
- WordPress community (WordCamp Central)
- Official link
- Checked on November 11, 2026
Official link last checked: November 11, 2026 · how we verify
Information aggregated automatically. Verify all dates, locations, and pricing on the official conference website before making arrangements.
About
WordCamp Athens 2026 is the annual gathering of the Greek WordPress community, a volunteer-run conference that belongs to the worldwide WordCamp programme. It brings together professionals who build, design and publish with the open-source platform, covering WordPress development, PHP, web design, blogging and the wider set of internet technologies that surround the content management system. The 2026 edition takes place in Athens on 11 and 12 December, with the city's War Museum serving as the venue for two days of in-person programming. The year carries particular weight for local organisers because it marks a decade of WordCamp events in Greece, and the bilingual Greek and English website signals an event aimed at both domestic practitioners and visitors from abroad. Calls for speakers, sponsors and media partners were published ahead of the event. Attendees can expect practical knowledge sharing about building and maintaining WordPress sites, along with direct contact with developers, agencies, freelancers and hosting specialists working in the Greek web sector. For Greek web professionals who rely on WordPress in their daily work, the conference offers a shared space where open-source contributors and commercial users meet in person and strengthen the local community.
FAQ — WordCamp Athens 2026
When and where does WordCamp Athens 2026 take place?+
WordCamp Athens 2026 takes place December 11–12, 2026 in Athens, Greece at War Museum.
Is WordCamp Athens 2026 in-person or online?+
WordCamp Athens 2026 is an in-person event.
Who organizes WordCamp Athens 2026?+
WordCamp Athens 2026 is organized by WordPress community (WordCamp Central).
How do I register for WordCamp Athens 2026?+
Registration and tickets are handled on the official website, athens.wordcamp.org. conventions.io links only to the organizer's own domain, last checked November 11, 2026.
What topics does WordCamp Athens 2026 cover?+
WordCamp Athens 2026 covers WordPress, PHP, Web Development, Open Source, Community. WordCamp Athens 2026 is the annual gathering of the Greek WordPress community, a volunteer-run conference that belongs to the worldwide WordCamp programme.
How many days is WordCamp Athens 2026?+
WordCamp Athens 2026 runs for 2 days, December 11–12, 2026.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Planning your trip to Athens
Contains sponsored linksWordCamp Athens 2026 gathers the Greek WordPress community on 11 and 12 December inside the War Museum on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, a boulevard lined with embassies, museums and the leafy edge of Kolonaki. December in Athens is mild by northern European standards, usually in the low to mid teens Celsius, with occasional rain showers and short, bright afternoons. The hook for visitors is that the venue sits in the city's museum mile, so a lunch break can easily include a Byzantine icon gallery or a stroll through the National Garden.
Getting there & around
Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) is the only commercial airport, about 30 km east of the centre. Metro Line 3 runs from the airport straight into town and stops at Evangelismos, the closest station to the War Museum, in well under an hour. Express airport buses to Syntagma are an alternative, and taxis take roughly 35 to 60 minutes depending on traffic along Attiki Odos.
Skip the taxi queue — pre-book a fixed-price airport transfer with Welcome Pickups. Exploring beyond the city? compare rental cars on EconomyBookings.
Staying connected
Greek cafes and hotels usually offer Wi-Fi, but coverage between the venue, the metro and the old town is easiest with your own data plan. An eSIM activated before you land keeps maps and the event schedule working from the moment you reach the airport metro platform. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
After the sessions
Byzantine and Christian Museum. Immediately next to the War Museum on Vasilissis Sofias, this museum holds one of the world's finest collections of Byzantine icons, mosaics and manuscripts in a garden-set villa. Allow about 90 minutes. It is an ideal short visit before or after conference sessions, since you do not need any transport to get there. Tickets on Tiqets →
Lycabettus Hill. Kolonaki's streets climb toward Lycabettus, the highest point in central Athens, reachable on foot in around 40 minutes from the venue or by the funicular from Aristippou Street. In December, go about an hour before sunset for clear views over the Acropolis to the sea, and bring a jacket since the summit is windy.
National Garden and Zappeion. A ten-minute walk west of the venue, the National Garden offers shaded paths, ponds and ruins between the Parliament and the Zappeion Hall. It is free and quiet on weekday mornings. Continue south to the Panathenaic Stadium, the marble arena of the first modern Olympics, which you can enter with a ticket and audio guide.
Acropolis Museum. Around 25 minutes on foot or two metro stops away, the Acropolis Museum displays the Parthenon sculptures under a glass floor that reveals an excavated neighbourhood below. Budget two hours. Winter visiting is comfortable, with smaller crowds than summer, and it pairs well with an early climb up the Acropolis itself. Tickets on Tiqets →
Good to know
How do I get from Athens airport to the War Museum?
Take Metro Line 3 from the airport station toward the city centre and get off at Evangelismos, a short walk from the museum. Check that you board a train running through to the city, since some airport services terminate earlier and require a same-platform change.
What is the weather like in Athens in mid-December?
Expect daytime temperatures typically between about 10 and 16 degrees Celsius, cooler evenings and a chance of rain. A light waterproof jacket and layers are enough for most days.
Can I pay by card in Athens?
Cards and contactless payments are widely accepted in shops, restaurants and on public transport ticket machines. Carry a little cash for kiosks and small tavernas.
Travel notes written for WordCamp Athens 2026 attendees. Links marked above are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Verify schedules and opening hours on official websites before you travel.
Are you the organizer of WordCamp Athens 2026? Get your free listing badge →