The OIKODOMI 2026 exhibition, the annual gathering of the construction and building industry, opens on Friday 23 October at the Metropolitan Expo, the exhibition centre next to ‘Eleftherios Venizelos’ Airport in Spata. It will run until Sunday 25 October, every day from 10.00 to 20.00.
The first thing anyone thinking of going should know is that the exhibition is not open to the general public. It is aimed at industry professionals, and the entry pass (QR pass) is issued free of charge following pre-registration at buildexpogreece.com.
Who can enter?
In accordance with the terms of the competition, entry is open to architects, engineers, interior designers, design consultancies, technical and construction firms, traders in building materials and building equipment, as well as fitters: plumbers, electricians, electronics technicians, refrigeration engineers, and technicians specialising in burners, security systems and lifts. The list also includes stonemasons, marble workers, woodworkers, aluminium and glass fitters, bricklayers and painters.
Children under the age of 12 and pets are not permitted. Anyone planning a home renovation and wishing to view materials in person should ask their engineer or builder to arrange a visit, as they will not be able to enter the premises as a private individual.
What visitors will find
The list of exhibitors for 2026 includes over 300 companies and organisations: marble and stone, window frames and security doors, insulation materials, paints and mortars, fireplaces, swimming pools, lighting, tools, scaffolding, heating and cooling systems, and surveying software. Alongside major names such as Knauf Insulation, Würth, PERI, Milwaukee, Stanley Black & Decker and Kotsovolos, professional organisations are taking part, including the Federation of Greek Plumbing Craftsmen, the Hellenic Federation of Refrigeration Engineers and the Pan-Hellenic Federation of Electrical Contractors’ Associations, as well as several companies from Poland and India.
The organisers present the exhibition as a meeting place for those involved in building and renovation, and emphasises its international character, with invitations extended to construction companies from South-Eastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean.
The three-day conference programme
Four events are scheduled to take place in the conference hall at the Metropolitan Expo:
- Saturday 24 October, 11:00: ‘The chemical industry behind modern construction’, presented by the Institute of Coating Technologies. Innovation in building materials, artificial intelligence in manufacturing, LEED, BREEAM and WELL certifications, and a discussion on the redevelopment of MINION.
- Saturday 24 October, 15:00: ‘Building Together’, curated by ek magazine. Architects, builders and developers will jointly present projects, ranging from offices and residential complexes to the ‘Kyathos’ sports centre in Galatsi and the Centre for Culture and Music in Glyfada.
- Sunday 25 October, 11.00: ‘Changes in the world of insulation’, a workshop organised by PSEM in collaboration with Building Green magazine, on the new energy performance limits (nZEB), zero-emission buildings, Directive 2024/825 on ‘green’ claims and the profession of insulation fitter.
- Sunday 25 October, 14:00: ‘The five senses of contemporary architecture’, organised by the Hellenic Institute of Architecture, featuring architects presenting their projects with an emphasis on materials and detail.
How to get there
From Artemida and Spata, it’s a short journey: follow the signs to the airport and then to the ‘Exhibition Centre’. The Metropolitan Expo is about 2 kilometres from the terminal.
For those coming from Athens, the organisers are providing a free coach service from Doukissis Plakentias station (Metro Line 3 and the Suburban Railway), stopping at the exit leading to the car park, and from the airport, opposite Exit 2 on the arrivals level. Buses X93 (Kifissos and Liossia Intercity Bus Station), X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus) and X97 (Elliniko Metro Station) also serve the airport.
For engineers, contractors, tradespeople and building materials suppliers in the area, the sector’s largest trade fair is taking place just a few minutes from their homes. For further information, please contact the organisers on 211 180 1801.
Source: OIKODOMI 2026 Exhibition, buildexpogreece.com (general information, access details, list of exhibitors and programme of events), 16 October 2026
