88ᵗʰ EFG Spring Council Meeting
"Industrial Minerals and their Contribution to European Development"
May 13-17, 2026
Milos island, Greece
The Association of Greek Geologists (AGG) is pleased to announce that the 88th EFG Spring Council Meeting will be held from 13 to 17 May on the island of Milos, Greece.
The meeting will take place at the “Georgios Iliopoulos” Conference Center, located in Adamas, providing an appropriate setting for the Federation’s statutory and strategic discussions. The Spring Council Meeting is a key institutional gathering of the EFG, bringing together delegates from its member associations to address organizational matters, review ongoing activities, and define the Federation’s future priorities.
In addition to its formal agenda, the meeting will offer an opportunity for constructive dialogue and collaboration among European geoscientists, fostering the exchange of knowledge and best practices across the profession. Within this framework, delegates and fellow association members are invited to engage in a dedicated conference and series of field trips centered on the exploration and management of industrial minerals and mineral resources.
Milos Island
The choice of Milos as the host location is not coincidental. The island is internationally recognized for the richness and diversity of its industrial minerals, which have played a significant role in the development of both the Greek and European industrial sectors.
Agenda
The detailed agenda can be accessed below for detailed information on the conference sessions, field trips, council events and council meeting.
Notes & Updates
Conference Center
Detailed directions and transportation options for accessing the conference center are provided below.
Travel & Acommondation
Detailed travel information for reaching Milos Island.
Field Trip Notes
Field trip notes are provided below.
Field Trip Guide
Field trip guide is provided below.
Meet our Speakers
Maria
Tzima
President
Association of Greek Geologists
David
Govoni
President
European Federation of Geologists
Dr Michael Stamatakis
Professor Emeritus
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
Konstantinos Laskaridis
Director of Mineral Resources and Prospecting Department
Hellenic Survey of Geology and Mineral Exploration
Arda
Arcasoy
External Relations
European Federation of Geologists
Konstantinos Yazitzoglou
President
Greek Association of Mining Enteprises
Sanoudos
Milos Hub Director
IMERYS, Greece
Panagiotis Zachariadis
Mining and Resource Planning Director, IMERYS
Coordinator PE, EFG
Stylianos
Roumpedakis
Senior Quarries & Mining Specialist
HERACLES Group, Greece
Theodoros
Margomenos
Operations Manager
SIBELCO
Michael
Papasotiriou
Deputy General Manager and Olympias Head of
Operations
Hellas Gold
Pavlos
Tyrologou
Engineering Geologist
Ramon
Pérez Mir
EurGeol
European Federation of Geologists
Eleftheria
Vagkli
Technical Services Manager, Skouries Project
Hellas Gold
Konstantinos Kydonakis
Mining Geologist
Geotest Consulting Engineers, Greece
Marianthi
Anastasatou
UNFC Key Expert – Dr. Geologist
Hellenic Survey of Geology & Mineral Exploration
“Milos - Shaped by fire, surrounded by sea”
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