The article reflects on Greece's current challenges in conference hosting amidst a global shift towards more dynamic production and creativity within societies. It highlights a conversation in New York during a snowstorm where American friends criticized Greece for lacking the necessary infrastructure to accommodate large-scale events, typically attracting thousands of participants. This criticism underlines a significant gap in Greece's capabilities compared to other countries, positioning Greece as a consumer of global conference opportunities rather than a producer.

On February 24, an article in Naftemporiki echoed these concerns, emphasizing that Greece's limitations in hosting conferences exceed 3,000-4,000 participants. This presents a stark contrast when many significant global events are organized by Greek companies abroad, which raises questions about the barriers that prevent such initiatives from taking place domestically. The situation showcases a critical point where Greece's logistic capabilities fail to match its interests and ambitions at the international level.

The implications are multifaceted: if Greece fails to invest in necessary infrastructures and embrace a forward-thinking mindset, it risks relegating itself to the sidelines of global events that it could otherwise be hosting. The article calls for a reevaluation of both political priorities and economic strategies to better align Greece with its national potential in the growing global conference market, fostering a more innovative and competitive environment for future events.