Eight young Greek Australians will represent Australia at the 2nd Greek Youth Diaspora Symposium in Athens today – a growing international forum designed to connect, empower and showcase the next generation of Hellenic leaders around the world.
The General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy of Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the symposium will take place from 25 to 28 November 2025 at the Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Centre.
The event brings together young people aged 18–25 from across the global diaspora to exchange ideas on culture, identity, innovation, education and emerging global challenges.
This year’s theme, “Diaspora Dialogues: Connecting Young Voices Around the World,” highlights the Symposium’s mission to build long-term networks between young Greeks abroad and their peers in Greece. Participants from 30 countries are expected to attend.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, will officially open the Symposium today at 2pm.
A growing institution welcomed by diaspora youth
The Greek Youth Diaspora Symposium was first launched in 2024 and quickly became an annual institution embraced enthusiastically by diaspora communities. Its purpose is to cultivate leadership, promote cultural continuity and support meaningful dialogue between young Greeks worldwide.
Distinguished academics, entrepreneurs and political leaders will moderate the discussions throughout the four-day event, guiding participants through a wide range of topics including cultural identity, Greek language preservation, arts, education, artificial intelligence, innovation, sustainable development, the environment, volunteering, sport and social cohesion.
Spotlight on young Greek Australians
Australia’s strong delegation reflects the country’s vibrant Greek diaspora, with eight young leaders selected to participate as panel speakers. They will share their experiences as Greek Australians, contribute to discussions on global Hellenism and strengthen ties with peers from Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
Their involvement comes as the Greek government expands programs that engage younger generations of the diaspora, acknowledging Australia as one of the largest and most influential Greek communities globally.
Recognising the next generation of Diaspora Ambassadors
Last year’s “Greek Youth Diaspora Ambassadors” – selected during the inaugural 2024 Symposium – will present their projects and receive formal recognition for their work.
The new 2025 cohort, including the Greek Australian participants, will in turn be appointed as Ambassadors and tasked with delivering initiatives that promote the Greek diaspora over the next year.
All sessions of the Symposium will be livestreamed, with online viewers able to register at: https://greekyouthdiaspora.gr/registration/.
