accommodation & conference center:
KALIMERA KRITI HOTEL & VILLAGE RESORT
rooms & amenities
Kalimera Kriti features a unique village-style layout with bungalow accommodations surrounded by gardens and the sea. Rooms are spacious and elegant, each with a balcony or terrace offering sea or garden views.
Guests can enjoy several pools — including an Olympic-sized pool — as well as a private sandy beach only steps away. The resort also offers a well-equipped gym, spa, tennis and padel courts, beach volleyball, yoga classes, mini golf, water activities, and multiple restaurants and bars serving local Cretan and Mediterranean cuisine.
Everything you need for a comfortable and inspiring stay is within easy reach.
EXPERIENCE & STAY
FEDEMAC Week in Crete offers a chance to combine professional exchange with the relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere. Throughout the resort, you’ll find inviting spaces for informal conversations — shaded terraces, garden paths, and quiet seaside corners ideal for connecting in a more relaxed way.
Evenings offer a warm, social ambiance, with opportunities to enjoy Cretan food, meet fellow participants, and unwind after productive conference days. The natural surroundings, seaside views, and comfortable environment create an experience that feels both inspiring and energising — a perfect complement to the event programme.
accessibility & location
Kalimera Kriti is located in Sissi, a charming coastal village on Crete’s northern shore, approximately 35 minutes from Heraklion Airport (HER). The resort offers a peaceful seaside setting while remaining comfortably accessible for international travellers.
Its position allows attendees to experience the beauty of Crete — from coastline views and local villages to nearby cultural sites — while enjoying the privacy and tranquillity of a resort environment. The area around Sissi also offers opportunities for short walks, local dining, and discovering the island’s authentic atmosphere during free time.
🌟 UPDATES TO THE YMC 2026 AGENDA 🌟
We are excited to introduce several improvements to the YMC programme for Crete. Based on participant feedback and the successful elements from Warsaw, the schedule has been redesigned to create more space for business, more meaningful meetings, and a smoother flow across all three days.
Thursday -
YMC Opening reception & dinner
As in previous years, we begin with the YMC Opening Reception on Thursday evening — your first opportunity to meet fellow young movers and reconnect with colleagues from across Europe. This relaxed start sets the tone for the days ahead.
FRIDAY -
FULL DAY OF SPEED-NETWORKING
For the first time, Friday is fully dedicated to YMC Speed-Networking. This change gives participants more time for structured meetings, stronger conversations, and a more relaxed pace — without the pressure of a compressed agenda. The day ends with a shared dinner and social evening.
SATURDAY -
YMC OFFICIAL CONFERENCE
Saturday will now host the entire YMC Conference day, including keynote speakers, interactive sessions, panel discussion, and team-building activity. The day concludes with the YMC Gala Dinner, closing the event in style.
Now, meet the speakers and sessions driving the YMC 2026 Conference.
Session title: Sustainability on the Move - Less Talk, More Impact
Speaker: Max NeumannCompany: Streff, Luxembourg
Session description:
Sustainability in the moving industry rarely fails because of bad intentions — it fails because companies wait for perfect answers before taking the first step.
This session is designed to break that pattern.
It starts by establishing a shared baseline: what sustainability realistically means for moving companies today, how expectations from customers, partners, and regulators are evolving, and why progress often comes from practical decisions rather than grand strategies.
From there, the focus moves quickly away from slides and towards people. The heart of the session is an interactive walk around format, encouraging open exchange of experiences, ideas, and challenges from across the room. Participants are invited to share what they are doing, what they are struggling with, and what they have learned along the way.
Whether sustainability is new territory for your company or already part of your operations, this session offers the chance to compare approaches, question assumptions, and discover solutions that fit everyday reality — including simple opportunities that are often overlooked.
What you can expect:
- A practical view on sustainability in the moving industry, without buzzwords or greenwashing
- Interactive, peer-driven discussions based on real operational experience
- Examples of small changes that can create meaningful impact
- Honest exchange about successes, challenges, and lessons learned
- Take-home ideas that can be adapted to your own organisation
Session objective:
The goal is not to leave with a perfect roadmap, but with fresh perspectives, shared insight, and at least one concrete action that can realistically be put into practice.
Session title: the ai-powered mover
Company: CentralNest, United Kingdom
Session description:
In a world focused on “digital transformation,” this session looks beyond the idea of replacing expertise with technology. Instead, it explores how tech, AI, and data can act as a “sixth sense” to uncover hidden inefficiencies and improve everyday operations.
The session begins by drawing insights from other industries, such as healthcare and property, showing how they have used technology to build stronger customer trust and streamline processes. It also challenges common assumptions through a closer look at industry data, highlighting the often “invisible” factors that impact time, efficiency, and profitability.
From there, the focus shifts into an interactive working format. This is not a lecture, but a hands-on session built around round-table discussions. Participants will explore practical challenges, exchange ideas, and identify opportunities to apply technology in ways that support — rather than replace — human expertise.
The session centres on taking the first step. Rather than aiming for large-scale transformation, the emphasis is on small, practical improvements that can make a meaningful difference in daily operations.
What you can expect:
- Insights from other industries on how technology builds customer trust
- A closer look at industry data and common misconceptions around efficiency and profit
- A simple framework for using AI to automate repetitive tasks
- Identification of opportunities across the customer journey where technology can reduce administrative workload
- Interactive, peer-driven discussions focused on real operational challenges
Session objective:
The goal is not to leave with a long-term transformation plan, but with one tangible improvement that can be implemented immediately to work more efficiently and focus on high-value expertise.
ymc FRIDAY dinner - VASSILAKIS ESTATE
venue
Nestled in the nature-blessed Mirambello Valley, Vassilakis Estate offers an authentic Cretan setting surrounded by centuries-old olive groves. A family-run estate spanning five generations, it blends natural beauty with a warm, welcoming atmosphere — an ideal location for a memorable YMC Friday evening.
culinary experience
The Estate is renowned for its award-winning extra virgin olive oils and exceptional Cretan products, celebrated internationally for their quality. Our dinner will highlight these local flavours, featuring fresh ingredients, artisan olive oils, and regional wines that showcase the richness of Crete’s gastronomic heritage.
atmosphere
Vassilakis Estate offers a relaxed and elegant ambiance with picturesque outdoor spaces, stone terraces, and views of the surrounding olive groves. Known for hosting meaningful cultural experiences and warm gatherings, the Estate provides an inviting environment for conversation, connection, and enjoying the spirit of the YMC community.
Discover the beauty of Vassilakis Estate, a Cretan family property where nature, tradition, and authenticity come together. Our Friday Dinner will take place in this warm and welcoming setting — the perfect backdrop for a memorable evening. Learn more about Vassilakis Experiences here.
more highlights on the way!
Check back soon for more details and surprises!
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