Welcome to the Anika International Distributor Partner Meeting – Athens 2026

22nd – 24th April 2026

 We are delighted to invite you to join us in Athens for Anika International’s Distributor Partner Meeting. This event is designed to provide our valued partners with a comprehensive business update, insights into our key products and strategic direction, and the opportunity to engage directly with the Anika team.

Over the course of the meeting, we’ll share the latest developments across our portfolio, highlight upcoming initiatives, and offer practical tools to support your continued success in the field. Dedicated Q&A sessions will allow for open dialogue, and there will be ample time for networking with fellow distributors from across the region.

In addition, we are offering the opportunity to schedule one-on-one meetings with your Anika Business Development Partner to discuss local market needs and growth opportunities in more detail.

We look forward to welcoming you to Athens for what promises to be an engaging, informative, and collaborative event.

Highlights

Over the two days in Athens we will be focused on some key topics:

  • Charting the Course: Anika International’s Vision & Strategy
  • Integrity in Action: What’s New and What’s Next
  • The Hyalofast Edge: Advancing Joint Preservation
  • Fluid Solutions: Driving Growth in Viscosupplementation
  • Winning Together: Distributor-Led Success Stories & Strategic Insights, highlighting real-world initiatives and portfolio synergies from our partners

Anika International Team

James Chase

Business Development Team

Greg Farrow

Jim Leatham

Gianluca Ruffi

Mustafa Saai

Matt Stevens

Marketing Team

Chiara Battalliard

Sandy Havercroft

Travel Tips

A COVID19 vaccination is not required for entry to Greece. A visa is required for entry from certain countries, please follow the link below to see the Greek and European Union visa requirements.

Should you need a letter of invitation from the conference organiser to confirm your attendance please contact bookings@clockwork-uk.com. A travel pack will be sent to all registered delegates before the meeting.

Athens

Athens, the capital of Greece is a dynamic hub where iconic landmarks like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus sit alongside bustling cafes, contemporary art galleries, and stylish boutiques.

Greece uses the euro (€) as its official currency. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially in hotels, restaurants, and shops in Athens. However, it’s advisable to carry some cash for smaller businesses, taxis, or purchases at local markets. Contactless payments are common however not universal

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Preliminary Event Schedule

Wednesday 22nd April

07:00pm

Arrival, Drinks Reception & Networking

Thursday 23rd April

09:00

Opening Remarks

James Chase

09:10

CEO keynote: Strategy & vision

Steve Griffin

09:50

International buisness review

James Chase

10:20

Marketing made powerful: Strategies and support for 2026

Sandy Havercroft

10:45

Coffee break

11:10

Distributor insight: Accelerating adoption through education & alliances

Jim Carr (EOS) & Matt Stevens

11:35

InjectED – Hands on – Injection ultrasound workshop demo

Matt Stevens

12:05

To integrity and beyond – a mission of innovation

Mustafa Saai & Gianluca Ruffi

12:50

Networking lunch

13:50

Distributor insight: winning with digital marketing

Valerie Jean Claude (Pendopharm) & Jim Leatham

14:10

Click to clinic: The new digital strategy for cingal

Sandy Havercroft

14:40

Coffee Break

15:10

Distributor insight: Breaking barriers: Winning conversions from chondrogide to hyalofast

Tarja Annala (Osteo-Tech)  & Jim Leatham

15:40

Distributor Awards & Recognition

James Chase

16:00

Closing Remarks & Next Steps

James Chase

Group dinner

Friday 24th April

Individual Meetings with Anika Business Development Partners (available upon request). Or free time to explore Athens at your leisure. Should you have any questions or specific requests at this stage please feel free to reach out.

Travel advice for Athens

Hotel location and travel

The hotel is located in Central Athens. The Address is:

22 Stadio
Eduardo Lo
Athens
10564

The nearest airport is Athens International Airport (ATH). You can reach the hotel in three ways from the airport:

  • Taxi, these are readily available from the arrivals gate at the airport. Please check with the driver if you plan on using card/contactless payment, travel times will be between 30 and 40 minutes
  • Metro, the blue line (Line 3) runs from the airport and it is €10 to get into Athens, the line runs to Syntagma where you can change to the red line and the hotel is one stop away. This will take you around 40 minutes.
  • Bus, a one-way ticket is €6 and will take around 70 minutes to get to the city centre.

 

Health & Vaccinations

Greece is considered a safe destination with a high standard of healthcare. No special vaccinations are required for entry; however, it is recommended that travelers are up to date with routine vaccinations such as measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, and influenza. Travelers from countries with a risk of yellow fever should carry proof of vaccination. The emergency number in Greece is 112.

 

Visa Requirements

Visa requirements differ depending on your country of origin and we can supply a letter should it be required for any visa application. Please click here for a full list of countries who require a visa to enter Greece.

Currency and Payments

The official currency in Greece is Euro’s, credit and debit card payments are widely accepted especially in shops, bars and restaurants in Athens however we do advise carrying a small amount of cash for smaller businesses, some taxi’s and tipping – ATM’s are wide spread in the city. Contactless payments with mobile phones are increasingly common but not available everywhere.

The NYX Esperia Palace

The distributor meeting and all accommodation will be held at the NYX Esperia Palace in Athens, the full address is

22 Stadio
Eduardo Lo
Athens
10564

The hotel has a beautiful roof terrace with views of the Acropolis and centre of Athens where welcome drinks on the 22nd April will be held along with canapés. Other facilities at the hotel include a gym, gaming area and a spa. Check in times at the hotel are from 15:00 and check out is before 11:00am, all of the bedrooms are fitted with air conditioning and have complimentary wi-fi.

The NYX is located only a 5-minute walk from Plaka where the cities best bars and restaurants are located with vibrant life every day of the week! Athens has a comprehensive underground train (metro) network and the nearest underground station to the hotel is Panepistimio which is a 5 minute walk from the hotel. This station is on the red line (Line 2) and a single travel ticket valid for 90 minutes is €1.20.

The main meeting will be held in the Amy Winehouse Suite which is on the lower ground floor. All of the hotel rooms have lift access to both the rooftop terrace and the lower ground.

Venue Highlights

The NYX Esperia Palace is a 5-star hotel situated smack dab in the center of the Greek capital, it captures the city’s dynamic spirit. Located on beautiful Stadiou Avenue you are steps away from Syntagma square, surrounded by the buzzing nightlife, bustling shopping, art galleries, restaurants and close to the timeless wonders that are the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora.

Venue Location

Nearest Airports
The nearest airport is Athens International Airport (ATH). You can reach the hotel in three ways from the airport:

  • Taxi, these are readily available from the arrivals gate at the airport. Please check with the driver if you plan on using card/contactless payment, travel times will be between 30 and 40 minutes
  • Metro, the blue line (Line 3) runs from the airport and it is €10 to get into Athens, the line runs to Syntagma where you can change to the red line and the hotel is one stop away. This will take you around 40 minutes.
  • Bus, a one-way ticket is €6 and will take around 70 minutes to get to the city centre.