Timeline

november 2021

The idea was born

From long conversations in a neighborhood coffee shop, Evangelos Chondros and Pantelis Nikolopoulos sparked the vision of a new initiative in the Greek negotiation ecosystem.

March 2022

From Vision to Reality

Formation of the first MNA Executive Board and Organizational Committee, transforming vision into structured action.

April 2022

From Vision to Reality

Supporting the foundation of the negotiation club at Lazarski University Negotiation Club in Warsaw.

May 2022

Impacting Civil Society

Through our collaboration with Venture Garden, participants from diverse social and economic backgrounds explored how negotiation skills can support entrepreneurship and help turn their ideas into reality.

October 2022

First Educational Negotiation Program for Youth

An educational program introducing negotiation skills through theory and practical role-play, focused on youth development.

October 2023

Bridging Disciplines Through Negotiation

Interactive workshop at the Athens Science Festival 2023 (Technopolis, City of Athens), highlighting how negotiation connects science, education, and diverse career paths for individuals from different scientific backgrounds.

December 2023

First International Collaboration

International collaboration with the Negotiation Project Twente initiative, bridging theory and practice through best practice exchange and hands-on interaction.

April 2024

First Research Publication

An analysis of power imbalances in negotiations within humanitarian aid in Syria, contributing to research on negotiation dynamics and humanitarian practice.

May 2024

First Negotiation Skills Conference

Co-organizing a flagship negotiation experience in Greece at the University of West Attica, in collaboration with Uni-leads and AAFC.

Participants engaged in expert panels, an interactive workshop by MNA, and negotiation simulations based on real-life scenarios.

May 2025

First Negotiation Retreat - Olympus Mountain

An immersive negotiation retreat in nature at Mount Olympus.

Co-organized with the MSc Program in International Negotiations, combining negotiation capacity building with trekking and nature-based experiential learning.

Participants strengthened their skills through structured training and immersive real-world practice.

September 2025

MNA Society reaches 500 Members

A growing community shaped by negotiation mindset and culture.

The MNA Society reaches 500+ members from diverse backgrounds, united by curiosity and passion for negotiation. It evolves into an active network where members adopt negotiation as a mindset, exchange value and experiences, and grow through shared learning and engagement.

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