The European Council for High Ability (ECHA) aims to advance the study and development of potential excellence in people. ECHA acts as a communications network to promote the exchange of information among people interested in high ability – educators, researchers, psychologists, parents and the highly able themselves. The theme for the 19th International ECHA Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece, is Expanding Horizons -The Odyssey of Talents and Gifts, inspired by Homer’s epic poem.