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The online event “University of the Aegean & ALLILON” was successfully completed
Thursday, 13 March 2025 | 19:30 – 21:30
The first online event of ALLILON in collaboration with the University of the Aegean was successfully completed, attracting strong interest and participation.
More than 120 students and young professionals took part in the group speed mentoring sessions with 10 experienced ALLILON mentors, while an additional 50 students attended the event on-site from the University’s auditorium.
We would like to warmly thank the University of the Aegean for the excellent cooperation and online hosting, as well as Vice-Rector Mr. Stylianos Xanthopoulos and Professors Mr. Apostolos Christopoulos and Ms. Niki Glaveli for their valuable contribution to the event.
Special thanks are also extended to Ambassador Mr. Ioannis Vrailas, Permanent Representative of Greece to the European Union, who once again honored ALLILON with his participation and delivered an inspiring welcome address to the students.
ALLILON continues its mission dynamically, connecting young people with experienced professionals and creating opportunities for growth, guidance, and networking.
Watch the event’s welcome speeches
Event Program
19:30 – Opening Remarks
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Stylianos Xanthopoulos, Vice-Rector for Administrative and Academic Affairs, University of the Aegean
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Angelos Pangratis, Founder & President of ALLILON, former EU Ambassador to the World Trade Organization
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Ioannis Vrailas, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Greece to the European Union (TBC)
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Apostolos Christopoulos, Professor & Head of the Department of Business Administration, University of the Aegean
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Niki Glaveli, Professor & Director of the MBA Program, Department of Business Administration, University of the Aegean
19:45 – 20:30
Mentors Group 1: Careers and Employment at the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Dimitris Iliopoulos, former Ambassador of Greece and the European Union
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Dionysis Kalamvrezos, Ambassador (ret.), Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Ambassador Dimitrios Tsikouris, Board Member, The America–Eurasia Center, Washington DC
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Konstantinos Chatzithomas, Deputy Director, Diplomatic Office of the Prime Minister
20:30 – 21:15
Mentors Group 2: Careers in EU Institutions and related public/private bodies
Moderator:
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Dimitris Iliopoulos, former Ambassador of Greece and the European Union
Mentors:
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Christos Bezirtzoglou, Team Leader, Central EUCI Registry, European Commission
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Katerina Tsakmakidou, Policy Officer, European Commission
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Giannis Skiadaresis, Policy Officer, DG HOME, European Commission
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Evgenia Karatari, Deputy Head of Division, EU Situation Room – EEAS
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Dimitris Vartholomaios, Government Affairs Manager, DENSO Belgium (TBC)
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Panagiotis Kalavros, Human Resources Specialist, Single Resolution Board
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Spyros A. Pappas, Managing Partner, P&A Law Firm; former Director-General of the European Commission, former Director-General & Professor at EIPA, former Secretary General of EKDDA, former Judge at the Council of State