The Anakainisi Expo was created to bring together companies, industry professionals and visitors involved in or interested in Construction, Renovation and Modern Space Design.
Focusing on the needs of Residential Properties, Hotels, Restaurants, Retail Stores, Offices and Commercial Spaces, the Exhibition showcases a comprehensive range of Products, Services, Technologies and Solutions covering every stage of a modern project — from construction and energy upgrading to the aesthetic and functional transformation of any space.
The Anakainisi Expo takes place in Crete, one of Greece's fastest-growing markets, and aims to become the leading exhibition for the construction and renovation industry in Southern Greece.
The Exhibition attracts a high-quality audience of industry professionals, businesses, investors and private property owners seeking innovative solutions, modern applications and reliable partners for their current and future projects.
Designed as a dynamic business platform, the Anakainisi Expo provides the ideal environment for discovering new products, comparing solutions, developing business partnerships and connecting directly with leading companies and professionals from across the industry.
The “Anakainisi” Exhibition is organized by Demand Fairs & Media, a company active since 2000 in the field of Exhibitions and Festivals, as well as Special Interest Publications. Demand’s portfolio includes, among others:
Exhibitions – Festivals
- 100% Hotel Show (Premium Exhibition for Hoteliers and Villa Owners)
- Building Material Show (Interactive Exhibition Event for Building Materials and their Applications)
- Building Strengthening Show (Conference and Exhibition for Structural Repairs & Strengthening)
- Cheirotechnika (Exhibition and Festival for Handicrafts, Creative Hobbies, and DIY)
- Design Lab (Design Festival)
- Vinyl is Back (Festival dedicated to Vinyl Records and Music)
Media
- 100% Hotel Specials (Online Media Platform for Hoteliers, Villa Owners, and Tourism Professionals)
- Archetype.gr (Online Architectural Magazine)
- Design Society (Online Platform for Design)
The Renovation Exhibition is organized at the International Exhibition Center of Crete (IECC) in Heraklion
The International Exhibition Center of Crete is one of the most modern exhibition venues in Greece, featuring 3,200 sq.m. of net exhibition space and 4 halls. It offers a complete telephone network and internet connectivity. In addition, spacious free parking is available for visitors and exhibitors.
It is located at the former Gournes Base in Gouves, Heraklion, Crete (Postal Code 71500), approximately 16 km east of the city of Heraklion and around 15 km east of Heraklion Airport. The venue is easily accessible both by bus and by car.
Ways to Access the IECC
Access by CAR: From the New National Road, follow the exit towards the Gouves area and turn left at the junction to Gournes, where you will almost immediately see the former Gournes Base on the right-hand side of the road. From the Old National Road of Heraklion, passing through the areas of Karteros and Kokkini Hani, continue towards Gournes and the former Gournes Base, which is located on the left-hand side after the Gournes settlement.
Access by BUS: From the central KTEL station at the Port of Heraklion, buses depart daily approximately every 30 minutes to Gouves, Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, and Sitia, making a stop at Gournes Heraklion, directly outside the gate of the former Gournes Base. From Heraklion Airport, KTEL buses to Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, and Sitia pass approximately every hour and also stop at Gournes Heraklion, outside the gate of the former Gournes Base.
Access by AIRPLANE: Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” is located 15 km from the International Exhibition Center of Crete. The journey by taxi takes approximately 13 minutes via the Northern Road Axis of Crete.
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Save the dates: Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the IECC in Heraklion, Crete.
Download your free invitation: Click here
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