IMI Connect Athens

IMI Connect Athens
Athens, Greece

In the last days of April 2025, Athens hosted one of the biggest industry events for investment migration professionals. For three days, attendees had the chance to discuss professional matters, strengthen existing relationships, and establish new ones.
IMI Connect is organised by Christian Henrik Nesheim and the Investment Migration Insider team and takes place once or twice a year in different cities around the world.
IMI Connect Athens attracted over 100 leaders in the investment migration industry and provided a platform to discuss major industry developments, formulate plans, and explore new perspectives for clients and partners.
The rich agenda of this three-day event featured both in-depth panel discussions and informal networking.
Immigrant Invest representatives at the event
Highlights of the IMI Connect Athens
The event began on April 29th with IMI Connect’s traditional open-air cocktail. The opening night was held at the legendary 150-year-old Athens Club, where attendees had the chance to reconnect with familiar faces and forge new relationships in an informal setting.
The main activities took place on April 30th. In the morning, participants gathered at the Ioannis Restaurant and Panorama Room on the rooftop of the Royal Olympic Hotel.
During a series of lively sessions, industry experts explored the challenges which residency and citizenship by investment professionals are currently facing, as well as the opportunities presented by today’s market.
In addition to the informative agenda, attendees enjoyed spectacular views of Athens from the hotel rooftop, including iconic landmarks such as the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Mount Lycabettus, and other ancient sites.
In the evening, guests were treated to dinner and dessert, followed by a trivia contest at the St George Lycabettus rooftop.
The final morning, on May 1st, featured an al fresco brunch at the Ark Restaurant along the Athenian Riviera, followed by a guided tour for those wishing to explore Athens’ historic sites, including the Acropolis and Mount Lycabettus.

Elena Ruda and Pavel Reshetnikov talking to Elena Shiapani, owner of MIBS Group, a leading real estate developer and Immigrant Invest’s partner in Greece

Pavel Reshetnikov, Immigrant Invest consultant and Compliance Anti Money Laundering Officer, at the IMI Connect Athens conference

Elena Ruda at the IMI Connect Athens stand

Pavel Reshetnikov during the lively discussion at the Ioannis Restaurant and Panorama Room at the rooftop of the Royal Olympic Hotel

Elena Ruda and Pavel Reshetnikov at the brunch at the Ark Restaurant

Elena Ruda and Pavel Reshetnikov on the rooftop of the Royal Olympic Hotel with Athens’ ancient sites at the background
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