🌟 The event by ALLILON and the University of the Peloponnese was concluded with great success! 🌟

With the participation of 16 exceptional mentors and more than 150 students and young professionals, we experienced an event filled with knowledge, inspiration, and real opportunities for growth.

The enthusiasm of the participants—marked by active engagement and numerous questions—combined with our mentors’ eagerness to share their experience and guidance, reaffirms once again the strength of our community and the importance of mutual support.

📌 The most impressive highlight? In the coming days, 120 one-on-one mentoring sessions have already been scheduled between participants and ALLILON mentors—a substantial step toward empowering young people and expanding their professional horizons.

🙏 A big thank you to our volunteers, the organizing team of the University of the Peloponnese, the speakers, the mentors, and of course, all the young people who honored us with their presence.

We continue with even more energy, faith, and dedication to our mission! Together, we build the future.

The Event Program

18:30 – 19:00 | WELCOME ADDRESSES

  • Antonis Klapsis, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of the Peloponnese

  • Angelos Pangratis, Founder and President of ALLILON, former EU Ambassador

  • Ioannis Vrailas, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Greece to the EU

  • Michael Diamessis, Ambassador, Director of the Hellenic Diplomatic Academy

  • Petros Mavromichalis, Ambassador and Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Uruguay

19:00 – 19:45 | Mentoring Group 1: Employment and Careers in European Union Institutions Moderator:Dimitris Iliopoulos, former Ambassador of Greece and the EU, European External Action Service (EEAS).

  • Evgenia Karatari, European External Action Service, Deputy Head of Division, EU Situation Room

  • Andreas Lymberis, Head of Sector, European Innovation Council – Pathfinder (formerly in charge of Bioelectronics at the European Commission)

  • Christos Bezirtzoglou, European Commission, Team Leader, Central EUCI Registry

  • Ioannis Argyropoulos, European External Action Service, Head of Unit

Discussion Topics:

  • Traineeships, contracts, and permanent positions within EU institutions

  • Understanding vacancies and selection procedures

  • Working in a multinational, European environment

19:45 – 20:30 | Mentoring Group 2: Employment and Careers in Private/Public Entities around the EU Institutions Moderator: Dimitris Vartholomaios, DENSO, Manager Government Affairs – Head of External Affairs Section

  • Theofanis Paraskevas Grammenos, Hydrogen Europe, Junior Officer – International Advocacy

  • Anais Vathi, Ernst & Young, Marketing & Communications Specialist

  • Constantin Gatzios, Siemens Healthineers, Business Operations

  • Konstantinos Maladrinos, FBCA Food and Beverage Carton Alliance, Senior Policy Director EU Public Affairs

Discussion Topics:

  • Opportunities in consulting firms, think tanks, NGOs, and representations

  • Roles in policy, consulting, lobbying, and European programs

  • Connecting academic studies with these organizations

20:30 – 21:15 | Mentoring Group 3: Employment and Careers at the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)Moderator: Michael Diamessis, Ambassador and Director of the Hellenic Diplomatic Academy

  • Dionysis Kalamvrezos, former Ambassador of Greece to Belgium and former Deputy Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN

  • Dimitris Tsikouris, Minister Plenipotentiary A’ (ret.)

  • Michael Angelopoulos, Minister Plenipotentiary B’, Director of Studies, Hellenic Diplomatic Academy

  • Vasileios Theocharidis, Second Secretary of Embassy

  • Dimitrios Selinis, Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Greece to the UN & other International Organizations in Geneva

Discussion Topics:

  • Diplomatic careers today and the entrance exams

  • Required preparation (languages, studies, experiences)

  • Life in embassies, permanent representations, and international posts

21:15 | CLOSING REMARKS After the event (optional): Individual mentoring sessions between students and mentors can be organized for a later date, based on mutual availability. Please see the list of available mentors below and complete the event registration form.