The Short Stay Athens Conference 2026, the official event of Stama Greece and the largest and most specialized conference on short-term rentals (STR) in Greece and Southeast Europe, will take place on February 19 & 20, 2026, at the Polis Event Venue Daïs. The conference brings together top executives, professionals, and decision-makers in the STR sector.
For the eighth consecutive year, the conference aims to be the benchmark for developments in short-term rentals, focusing on market trends, data and forecasts for 2026, regulatory and tax frameworks, the role of technology and artificial intelligence, as well as revenue growth strategies and sustainable development for property owners, managers, and investors.
Two days of strategically-focused content
Day 1 – February 19 (STAMA Elite) is dedicated to senior executives, founders, developers, and professionals actively shaping the market. The agenda includes data-driven analyses, discussions on the relationship between short-term rentals and housing policies, fireside chats with international executives from major platforms, and thematic panels on investments, M&A, and international business expansion in STR.
Day 2 – February 20 is aimed at property owners and managers looking for practical tools to:
Increase revenue and optimize pricing strategies
Leverage artificial intelligence and new technological tools
Understand changes in tax and regulatory frameworks
Develop ancillary services and new revenue streams
International speakers and institutional dialogue
The conference will feature international speakers, representatives from major platforms and technology companies, as well as officials from regulatory bodies and professional associations in Greece and abroad. This enhances the dialogue on the future of short-term rentals at a European level.
Special emphasis is placed on the institutional dimension of the sector, with discussions highlighting the need to balance tourism development, entrepreneurship, and social housing concerns.
Who should attend
The Short Stay Athens Conference 2026 is tailored for:
Property owners exploring short-term rentals
Professional property managers seeking to increase profitability
Developers and investors looking for strategies to maximize property utilization
Executives in the tourism and technology ecosystem
