Hearth Summit Aegean Hosted in Santorini on Island Community Solutions

The Hearth Summit Aegean 2026 is taking place in Santorini from October 23 to 25, featuring initiatives and organizations from various Aegean islands, including Paros, Tinos, Andros, and Santorini. The event is organized by Impact Hub Athens under the auspices of the Municipality of Thira.

Throughout the two-and-a-half-day summit, practical solutions are presented regarding water management, soil, biodiversity, energy, tourism, and community support. Highlighted projects include actions by HCMR and local entities in Santorini, the Environmental and Cultural Park of Paros, dry stone wall schools in Tinos, and the Proteas youth maritime program in Andros.

The program for Saturday, October 24, includes field activities across Santorini, such as a beach cleanup at Vlychada, material reuse workshops, water collection routes in Megalochori and Emporio, and visits to vineyards in Akrotiri, alongside discussions on post-tourism and funding for new island initiatives.