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.
Over the two days in Athens we will be focused on some key topics:
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, 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
07:00pm
Arrival, Drinks Reception & Networking
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
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.
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:
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Nearest Airports
The nearest airport is Athens International Airport (ATH). You can reach the hotel in three ways from the airport:
