Greece has had recent challenges of unexploded world war I and II bombs being discovered and there is now a large focus on clearing up vast amounts of land of the unexploded bombs. Our event will bring together leading EOD officials from across Europe and North America to discuss current national EOD capabilities.
We are pleased to bring our Explosive Ordnance Seminar Europe conference and exhibition to Athens, Greece on the 17th - 19th September 2025. Bringing together senior military, law enforcement, civil agencies, and NGOs to discuss the latest EOD and demining challenges across the region, Europe and beyond.
Technology in EOD operations are also evolving with many new solutions being adopted to clear mines to help lower casualties. Solutions such as robotics and drones are now being used to assist with clearing mine sites especially in areas where it is difficult to detect mines. Our event brings together leading technology vendors who will showcase their latest products, solutions to assist mine operators in the field.
Confirmed Speakers
- Commander Katsaros Charalampos, Commanding Officer, EOD Teams, Special Warfare Command, Hellenic Navy
- Constantinos Valassakis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Defenco S.A.
- Lieutenant Colonel Georgios Gkanalas, EOD Unit, Hellenic Air Force
- Lieutenant Colonel Witold Plezia, Head of Technology Department, NATO EOD Centre of Excellence
- Lieutenant Commander Georgios Papacharalambous, EOD Specialist, Hellenic Coast Guard
- Lieutenant Colonel Jan Stipcak, Special Support Section Head, NATO MILENG Centre of Excellence
- Bojan Glamoclija, Director, Serbia Mine Action Centre (SMAC)
- Enis Horozovic, Director, Bosnia and Herzegovina Mine Action Center (BHMAC)
- Major Dimitrio Mandraveli, EOD Unit, Hellenic Army
- Dr. Aris Makris, Vice President, R, D and E and Chief Technology Officer, Med-Eng
- Rob DeBuse, Vice President of Seabed Programs, ThayerMahan Offshore
- Kateryna Drozd, Lead for Innovations in Mine Action, Ministry of Economy, Ukraine
- Lieutenant Darren Barbara, Office in Charge, Ammunition and Storage, 3rd Regiment, Malta Armed Forces
- Lieutenant David Slatkovsky, ETACS Project Manager, NATO EOD Centre of Excellence
- Branislav Jovanovic, Owner, EOKHUB
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Venue
Novotel Athenes
4-6, Michail Voda Street, 104 39
Athens, Greece
Single room 173,00€ (including taxes & breakfast).
