Conference Venue
The MedGU-25 will be hosted in the main building of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, commonly referred to as the University of Athens (UoA), which is headquartered in an iconic 19th-century historic building designed by Christian Hansen.
The main building of the University of Athens, the well-known “Propylaea,” is part of the "Athenian Trilogy" and was founded in 1839 according to the architectural plans of Christian Hansen. MedGU-25 will gain a historical and distinctive touch from this location.
MedGU-25 sessions will take place every day from November 10 to 13, 2025 at the Great Hall, "Ioannis Drakopoulos" Amphitheatre, "Alkis Argyriadis" Amphitheatre, and "Kostis Palamas" Hall (Guest House), while the Icebreaker planned on November 10, 2025 will take place at the The "University History Museum" Hall (Under Acropolis).
Great Hall
The Great Hall of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, that is the first Greek Institution of Higher Education, is located in the “Main Building” of the University, Propylaea (Panepistimiou St. 30), one of the oldest neo-classical buildings of the city of Athens. The “Main Builiding” together with the Academy of Athens and the National Library compose the so called “Neo-classical Trilogy”. It was built under the supervision of the German engineer Edward Schaubert, following the plan created by the Danish architect Christian Hansen.
"Ioannis Drakopoulos" Amphitheatre
The “Ioannis Drakopoulos” Amphitheatre, the old “Medicine School Amphitheatre”, is located in the Main Building of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Propylaea (Panepistimiou St. 30). Before its renovation, the Amphitheatre was operated as an Auditorium. The Amphitheatre was renamed honoring the memory of Professor of the Faculty of Geology and Geo-environment and acting Vice Rector Ioannis Drakopoulos, who passed away in 1999.
"Alkis Argyriadis" Amphitheatre
The “Alkis Argyriadis” Amphitheatre is located in the Main Building of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Propylaea (Panepistimiou St. 30). The Amphitheatre was named honoring the memory of Law School Professor, Alkis Argyriadis, Vice-Rector of the University (1983 to 1986), who was also elected Rector, but passed away, before his official duties assumption.
The neoclassical building “Kostis Palamas” was erected in 1857 and initially, it operated as a private Lyceum with the name “Greek Educational Establishment". It got renovated in 2004 with the funding of the “Stavros Niarhos” Institute and since then, it has operated as a Cultural Centre – Lounge.
The main function of the Centre is to host cultural events, such as conjectural exhibitions, lectures addressed to small audiences, round tables, book presentations, organization of conferences/meetings, symposiums, receptions, dinners, official meals, etc.
At the same time, the Centre operates on a daily basis as a meeting and cooperation place for the Faculty members as a Lounge offering places especially tailored for reading, discussion and information. There is also a restaurant in the Centre, operating daily, which is called: "The Kapodistrian”.
Access Plan
The main building of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens “Propylaea” is located at “30 Panepistimiou Street”. The University Cultural Centre (Kostis Palamas Hall) and the University History Museum (Icebreaker venue) are both within walking distance of the main building “Propylaea”, which will hold the majority of MedGU-25 program (see Program):
