Hellenic Horizons: Greek Festival of Sydney and The Greek Herald to hold IWD event

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The Greek Festival of Sydney, in collaboration with The Greek Herald, is proud to present its annual International Women’s Day event, ‘Hellenic Horizons: Greek Women Leading the Path to Progress,’ on Sunday, March 16 at The Grand Roxy in Brighton-Le-Sands, Sydney from 3.30pm.

This highly anticipated event will honour the invaluable contributions of multigenerational Hellenic women across Australia and globally. Attendees will experience a thought-provoking panel discussion under the theme ‘March Forward,’ featuring distinguished speakers:

  • Lieutenant Commander Pelagia Markogiannakis – Deputy Director, Navy Infrastructure.
  • Mary Konstantopoulos – Women’s sport advocate & Founder of Ladies Who League.
  • Stefanie Costi – Anti-bullying lawyer.

The discussion will be moderated by Andriana Simos, Digital Editor of The Greek Herald, with panellists sharing their journeys, challenges and triumphs, inspiring attendees to forge ahead towards greater inclusion and leadership.

Adding to the significance of the evening, the event will include the announcement of ‘The Greek Herald Woman of the Year’ Award, along with an exciting new category, ‘Woman to Watch,’ recognising emerging young leaders and innovators making an impact in Australia.

Renowned photographers Effy Alexakis and Yannis Dramitinos will also showcase an exclusive exhibition celebrating the resilience, achievements and cultural heritage of Hellenic women in Australia.

Event Details:

  • Event: Hellenic Horizons: Greek Women Leading the Path to Progress
  • Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
  • Time: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Venue: The Grand Roxy | Reef Room (Bayside Plaza, 128 The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216)
  • Register to attend the event here.

Join us for an evening of inspiration, storytelling, and celebration as we honour the remarkable contributions of Hellenic women and continue to champion progress and equality for future generations.

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