The informal opening of the 12th EPEA conference in Cyrus happened on the 28th in the evening. The  Major of Paralimini welcomed the 210 delegates from 32 countries telling at the conference is placed at far most eastern corner of Europe and as a consequence the delegates was the first to see the sunrise in Europe. Among the guests are many representatives from the Correctional Education Association, a sister organisation from the USA.

The delegates can chose between more than 40 workshops this time dealing with all aspects of prison education.In the first round of workshops the delegate can hear about creative activities, validation, juvenile release, reading skills, professional development, music and adult education for all