Venues
On Saturday, May 2nd, the first phase of the competition will take place at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), an internationally acclaimed cultural hub designed by Renzo Piano that houses the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera and is surrounded by the 21-hectare Stavros Niarchos Park – one of the largest Mediterranean gardens in Athens with scenic green spaces, walking paths, and panoramic views. The opening competitive round will be hosted at the Lighthouse (Faros) – the highest level of the Center and one of its most emblematic spaces. From this elevated vantage point, competitors will enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Saronic Gulf and the city below, making this an unforgettable setting for the World ANT.
On Sunday, May 3rd, participants will embark on a unique “negotiate at sea” experience -setting sail aboard a cruise vessel toward the picturesque island of Hydra in the Saronic Gulf. Once ashore, the Grand Final of the World Athens Negotiations Tournament will be held at the Historical Archive Museum of Hydra (IAMY), a distinguished cultural institution that preserves and exhibits the island’s rich maritime heritage, archival treasures, and historical artifacts spanning from the 18th century onward. The museum’s impressive collections, including rare manuscripts, naval relics, and striking historical exhibits, offer an inspiring backdrop for the competition’s climax, blending tradition, culture, and intellectual challenge in one unforgettable setting.
Following the Grand Final, participants will return on board the cruise vessel, where a celebratory reception and party will take place during the journey back, while enjoying the sunset over the sea, offering a relaxed, festive, and unforgettable conclusion to the World ANT experience!
