The 33rd European Symposium on Computer-Aided Process Engineering (ESCAPE-33) took place in Athens from Sunday, June 18^th to Wednesday, June 21^st, 2023. The ESCAPE-33 event was organized under the auspices of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE Event No. 776), the CAPE Working Party (CAPE-WP), the Technical Chamber of Greece, the Pan Hellenic Association of Chemical Engineers, and the National Technical University of Athens.

The ESCAPE conference series accounts for essential and vital events that enjoy strikingly international audiences bringing together active members of the Process Systems Engineering community worldwide.

The 33rd ESCAPE conference was a resounding success, exceeding all expectations. The event drew a diverse and engaged audience (from academia, research institutions and industrial organizations), featuring thought-provoking sessions, insightful speakers, and fruitful networking opportunities. Attendees left with valuable knowledge, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of enthusiasm for their respective fields.

The overwhelmingly positive feedback and high levels of participation demonstrated that ESCAPE33 not only met but also exceeded its objectives, making it a memorable and successful conference for all involved.