_{Organised by PC Greece:
National Technical University of Athens, School of Mechanical Engineering, Athens, Greece}

Venue: Library & Information Center NTUA, National Technical University of Athens, Zografou Campus, Zografou 157 73.

T​hursday, 15th October 2026

Morning: P​C Greece Presentations

Afternoon: 21st Da Vinci Competition Final - 5 presentations:

F​riday, 16th October 2026

Technical and Committee Meetings:

9​:00 - 12:30Scientific Programme Committee (SPC) and Knowledge Network Committee (KNC)

1​2:30 - 13:00 Lunch

1​3:00 - 15:30ERCOFTAC Council (EC) and General Assembly (GA) Meetings

T​ravel Information: tbc

NTUA campus is located at Zografou area, 5km to the center of Athens. Not to be confused with the NTUA Patission complex in the center of Athens – it is the historical one. Detailed information on NTUA can be found on the following website : https://ntua.gr/en/

Meeting will be at the Library & Information Center NTUA, Zografou 157 73. Please use the following google map: https://goo.gl/maps/PyVQkGLjM3UGdNWY6

From the Airport to city center:

You can travel from the airport to the city centre using the metro line 3/ blue line. Trains run every 36 minutes and it will take about 40 minutes to reach the city centre/ Syntagma Square.

• https://maps.app.goo.gl/un6z2DXxsvzXz4yE6

The ticket price from the airport costs 9€ for one way ticket and 16€ for return ticket. More information can be found at the following links:

• https://athens-international-airport.com/airport-transfer-to-city/
• https://www.stasy.gr/en/timetables/line-3/

​How to reach the venue from city centre:

• https://maps.app.goo.gl/U3W6HrEF6Tf63wdi7

Please note that the ticket to NTUA from the city center (or metro stations in Athens), costs are:

• Single ticket : 1.20€ and it is valid for 90 minutes and for all public means of transport,
• Daily ticket : 4.10€ for all public means of transport
• You can also find tourist tickets and 5 days ticket.

Tickets are sold inside the metro stations and at selected kiosks around the city. For most stations and buses, you can pay by credit or debit card within the station or bus.

Accommodation:

NTUA is located in Zografou campus so any hotel close to metro line 3 (blue line) is suitable. The metro line station for NTUA is “KATEXAKI”. It is a 20 minute (uninteresting but flat) walk from there or a short bus ride on the bus #242.

Hotels close to campus

• https://www.airotel.gr/en/Alexandros-Hotel-791.htm
• https://www.athinaishotel.gr/
• https://president.gr/
• https://golden-age-hotel-athens.at-hotels.com/el/
• https://www.airotel.gr/el/Stratos-Vassilikos-793.htm

Hotels at the city center/ Syntagma square

• https://www.amaliahotels.com/el/athens/hotel/
• https://www.electrahotels.gr/el/hotels/electra-hotel-athens/

Please save the date and do spread the word!