It is with great pleasure and honor that we welcome you to Annual EFI Region 8 and Balkan EPT Meeting to be held on October 17th, 2026 in Thessaloniki-Greece.
This Meeting brings together distinguished scientists and professionals in the field of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics for an intensive program of scientific exchange and discussion. With the participation of internationally recognized speakers, the Meeting aims to foster collaboration, share advances, and promote dialogue across the Region 8 and beyond.
We are especially privileged to host this year’s Meeting in Thessaloniki, a city with a continuous historical presence spanning antiquity, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods. Its rich historical legacy, combined with a vibrant contemporary cultural life, offers an inspiring setting for scientific dialogue and international exchange.
We look forward to welcoming you and to a stimulating and productive scientific Meeting.
On behalf of the Organizing Committee
Katerina Tarassi & Mina Fylaktou