Greece
The Greece Regional Network was founded in June 2026.
Greece has a growing and active aerospace ecosystem with a strong presence of aerospace companies, research institutions, start-ups, and academic programmes. Reflecting this rapid acceleration of the local aerospace ecosystem in Greece, we are thrilled to announce the expansion of Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-Europe) into Greece. The Greece Regional Network will serve as a vital platform to connect, support, and elevate professionals, researchers, and students across the Greek aerospace sector. By fostering strong corporate partnerships, establishing localised frameworks, and enhancing visibility for regional talent, the new Regional Network in Greece will ensure that diversity and inclusion remain at the forefront of the country’s aerospace future.
Key dimensions of the Greek aerospace community relevant to the network include:
- Industry: presence of both domestic aerospace companies and Greek branches of international organisations.
- Academia: universities and research institutes with aerospace, aeronautical, and space science programmes.
- Institutional: Engagement with ESA, EUSPA, EU institutions, Greek Government and Greek institutions
- Start-up ecosystem: an emerging community of space technology start-ups and entrepreneursĀ
The WIA-Europe Greece Regional Network will be guided by the following core objectives, developed collectively by the founding team:Ā
- Professional Development
- Outreach and Education
- Advocacy and InclusionĀ
- National and European Collaboration
The network has identified the following confirmed and planned events and initiatives for 2026. Each item has a named owner within the organising team, ensuring accountability and follow-through.Ā
- Conferences and Industry Visits
- Showcasing Non-Traditional Aerospace Careers
- Accessibility in AerospaceĀ
- Active Communications
Regional Network Leader/s: Athanasia Karagianni, Dimitra Paraschou, Ioanna Papageorgiou and Nikoletta Triantafyllopoulou
Committee Member/s: – Marita Georganta, Eva Malliarou, Emmanouela Ieronymidi and Shadi Shadabshoar
