Following the footsteps of the First National Greek Conference on Amateur Astronomy held in Volos in 1999, these events which attract amateurs from all parts of Greece has become a bi-annual event with increasing interest and participation. For example, the most recent and very successful conference (2005) was characterized with 400 participants representing each of the thirteen amateur astronomy societies in Greece as well as members of the professional and academic community.

These conferences concentrate on a wide spectrum of material including observational astronomy, astrophotography, telescope making, light pollution, the teaching of astronomy in high schools, recent developments in astronomy and astrophysics etc. Weather-permitting, evenings are spent under the heavens sharing equipment, experiences and stories.

The next national conference will be held in Crete during the late summer of 2011 and which promises to be yet another successful bi-annual gathering!