Upcoming Events
We look forward to seeing you!
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
11PM deadline!
The 7th Annual London Gala Silent Auction
Bid, Pledge, and help us in our efforts to provide direct crisis relief and economic development to Greece.
Browse our many exclusive unique experiences! With each winning dollar or pledge, we will be able to help many people in Greece.
Please note, the online auction will close on Thursday, October 5th at 11pm GMT (London local time).
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
7PM
The 7th Annual London Gala
Join us as The Hellenic Initiative holds its 7th Annual London Gala at The Dorchester on Thursday, October 5th, 2023.
This year’s gala will honor Stelios Philanthropic Foundation who does significant philanthropic work in Greece. Our second honoree will be the HELMEPA whose mission it is to increase commitment in Greece’s maritime community to the prevention of pollution, protection of marine environment, and safety at sea. Mr. Antonis Remos, a major recording artist in Greece, will provide a special performance for our guests.
Reception begins at 7pm followed by Dinner and Awards at 8pm with Entertainment at 10pm.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023
1–2PM
Private Tour of The Hellenic Centre Exhibitions
You are cordially invited by The Hellenic Initiative
together with The Hellenic Centre
to an Exclusive Guided Tour and Reception.
Dr. Nayia Yiakoumaki, Director of the Hellenic Centre, will give us insight into the newly opened exhibitions:
Vlassis Caniaris: Selected Works 1960s – 1980s features key works by one of the most important post-war Greek artists.
Amy Stephens: Objects of Wonder presents the geological investigations of a British artist into the Cypriot landscape.
These exhibitions begin a new exciting phase for The Hellenic Centre and are at the heart of the Centre’s autumn programme. Long a cultural venue for London’s Greek and Cypriot community, the Centre now offers a new wide-ranging programme, spanning art, music, film, spoken word, food and more; open to everyone and we would love to share this with you.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023
6PM
"Greeking Out" In London
Endeavor Greece was launched as part of the global Endeavor Network to support high-impact entrepreneurs to dream bigger, scale faster, and pay it forward. Their series of “Greeking Out” events aim to discuss the state of the tech ecosystem in Greece and it’s place in the international playing field through the eyes and experience of high level global stakeholders.
The Hellenic Initiative’s mission is to support entrepreneurship and economic development and we are happy to give our community this opportunity to meet and network with founders, investors, talent – both old and new – for an evening full of compelling and insightful conversations
and a networking party to remember.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023
6-7PM
London New Leaders Fundraising Cocktails w/ special guest Nia Vardalos
You read that right! Nia Vardalos will join our London New Leaders as we meet to Network with a Purpose over some drinks, some food, and some exclusive tours of the newly opened 3 Locks Brewing Company in Camden Yards.
6:30PM
The 11th Annual New York Gala
Join us as The Hellenic Initiative holds its 11th Annual New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street, New York City on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023.
This year’s gala will honor Ted Leonsis, Majority Owner and Chairman of the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, and Washington Mystics. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go towards the THI Summer Youth Academy which empowers Underprivileged Youth.
Reception begins at 6:30pm followed by Dinner and Awards at 8pm with Entertainment at 10pm.