Address: Ancient Olympia, 270 65, Ilia, Peloponnese
T: +30 210 6878809
E: ioa@ioa.org.gr
Website: https://www.ioa.org.gr
Where History Meets the Modern Conference Experience
Located in Ancient Olympia, next to the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Academy (IOA) is a unique destination for conferences, corporate meetings, educational programs, seminars, and high-level events.
Set within a lush 400,000 m² campus, just a few steps from Olympia’s archaeological site and museums, the IOA combines the timeless value of cultural heritage with modern hospitality and educational facilities.
Modern Conference Facilities
The Academy’s infrastructure is designed to meet every professional event requirement:
• “Dimitrios Vikelas” Amphitheatre with a capacity of 420 seats and simultaneous interpretation facilities in up to eight languages.
• Meeting and conference rooms accommodating from 15 to 110 participants, ideal for workshops, meetings, and parallel sessions.
• Olympic Studies Library, housing more than 30,000 volumes.
• “ATHENS 2004” Historical Archive.
Accommodation and Sports Facilities in One Location
With renovated facilities and accommodation capacity for up to 257 guests, the IOA offers comprehensive lodging and catering services for multi-day conferences and educational programs.
The campus also features a football field, athletics track, swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball and beach volleyball courts, creating ideal conditions for sports camps, wellness activities, and team-building programs.
Turning Conferences into Experiences
The IOA offers the opportunity to enrich every event through experiential programs inspired by the Olympic Values.
Through workshops, lectures, and activities involving Olympians, academics, and experts, participants develop key skills such as leadership, collaboration, integrity, teamwork, and effective communication. At the International Olympic Academy, every event acquires a unique symbolic and educational dimension, transforming a conference into a meaningful experience that fosters the development of individuals, teams, and organizations.
