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EVENT GOALS & DESCRIPTION

The goal of this annual event is to empower emerging young professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders by offering them clear opportunities for Empowerment so they can make solid and steady transitions along their professional paths while continuing the robust legacy that previous generations of the global Hellenic community have forged into a sustainable lifestyle.

Featured speakers from various professional, philanthropic and geographic areas within the Greek community will lend their unique insight and expertise into the changing landscape of creating and managing sustainable business strategies in their respective industries. 

This annual Symposium allows junior and senior level professionals to connect and network through the scheduled presentations and discussions. Beyond the scheduled event, many attendees go on to request internships or mentoring with the guest speakers and pursue possible training and job opportunities with our team or affiliates. 

The Symposium is also an opportunity to celebrate accomplishments of those who have made significant contributions to their community over the past year. Our annual Awards Ceremony is hosted in collaboration with the NYS Assembly and the NYS Attorney General’s Office.

MAY 12th NETWORKING RECEPTION (6:30pm Eastern Standard Time @ Skinos Mediterranean Cuisine)

A Networking Reception cohosted with the Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce for those in the New York City area.
Those who are interested in attending, click here: Eventbrite.
Registration for the reception is separate from registration for the Symposium.

MAY 14th SYMPOSIUM ITINERARY (Eastern Standard Time)

In order to make the educational portion of this event available to a broader, global audience as in previous years
the 2022 Symposium will take place entirely on Zoom!

10:30am   Zoom System Check (Moderators and Invited Guest Speakers only)

11:00am   Welcome Address & Opening Remarks

11:15am    PANEL 1: Changing Landscapes & Successful Corporate Strategies

11:55am   Keynote Address: Creating Innovative Sustainable Business Strategies in the Current Economy 

12:30pm   PANEL 2: Establishing & Maintaining Sustainable Business Strategies Creative Industries

1:15pm      Awards Ceremony & Dedication

1:30pm     Closing Remarks & Special Thanks

1:35pm      Virtual Networking Session

REGISTRATION

• Online pre-registration is required. Eventbrite links and updates will only be emailed to those who register online (this includes the the Zoom Link and Password for the Virtual Symposium).
• Symposium Registration: 
  
  • Early Bird Discounted Registration ends May 1st;
  • General Registration ends May 10th;
  • Late Registration ends May 13th.
• Reception Registration:
  
  • General Registration ends May 6th;
  • Limited Discounted Combo Tickets (Skinos Reception + Virtual Symposium) ends May 10th.
• Same-Day registration is not recommended for the Symposium or the Reception;
• Passcodes:
  
  •  FREE VIP Symposium Registration for current students in good standing from HSAD, PYA and SJU Hellenic Society;  
  • 50% Discounted Symposium Registration for Philo4Thought Passport Members and NHSA Young Professionals in good standing;

EVENT E-BROCHURE

• A full electronic brochure is available on Philo4Thought’s ISSUU account.

MAJOR MENTORING TAKEAWAYS

• Clearer understanding of what “sustainable business” means for your industry.
• Better grasp of how to achieve success in your current career path (or upcoming transition). 
• Better sense of setting solid intermediate and long-term goals for career success.
• Better understanding on the best way to establish and manage a sound business strategy in your desired industry.
• Greater sense of empowerment as we work together to make a positive pivot in the years ahead.
• Valuable connections with peers and mentors.  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

All are welcome to attend. Information covered is beneficial to all of the following…

• Professionals in Business, STEM, Liberal Arts/Humanities and creative/artistic enterprises
• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners looking to establish or restructure their current business plan or company model
• Emerging Young Professionals (transitioning from college to career).
• Students in college, grad school, and specialized certification programs.
• Instructors, Business Coaches, Economic Advisors and related Service Providers (counselors, recruiters, etc.)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS 

PHOTO/AUDIO-VISUAL RELEASE CLAUSE

The events above will be recorded/photographed for limited training purposes. By registering, participants agree to be recorded and photographed. These materials are used for limited training and educational community-building purposes outlined in our Mission.

SPONSORSHIP, TICKET & DONATION PROCEEDS

Philo4Thought is a 501(c)3 philanthropic educational nonprofit foundation dedicated to the Hellenic Young Professional community. We are offering this and other free collaborative summer events and ask that those who are able to donate something towards the advancement and continuation of our programming please do so. All amounts are welcome and much appreciated. All charitable donations support our educational programming, publications and Merit Scholarship and are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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