Hermes Expo 2008 Program of Activities
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM18th Hermes Expo International Exhibition Show April 2-6, 2009
First Day Arrival in New York or Philadelphia or Washington, DC


03:00 PM - 07:00 PMThursday April 2 , 2008 Manhattan, NY, NY Park Lane Hotel 58th & sth Ave
Arrival from New York and/or Philadelphia, PA.


The 2009 program of the 18th Hermes Expo is under the auspices of SAE of America and TGS Petroleum, Inc.

Meetings on profile

3:00-4:00PM
A. Press Conference Greek American and American Media for Officials (Ministers, Prefects, Mayors)
B. Delegations
Greek Press Office in Manhattan, NY

4:00-6:00 PM
Welcoming reception and participation at the "taste the best wine & food of Greece"
Park Lane Hotel at the Grand Ballroom (58th & 5th Av)


sponsored by : Marathon Bank

Pan Gregorian Enterprises, SAE of America, Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce, NY, greekinsight.gr portal
Hellenic American Lawyers Association,
HABA

Professional one to one meetings, Networking between Greek and American Importers, Distributors & professionals.

Press Conference Members of the Greek Press Radio, TV and Newspapers will be there as well as US Media interested in Greece

Round table discussions

A "The traditional channels of distribution Greek products in USA"
B Destination: Greece "Sta vimata tou Apostolou Pavlou"
C Investment Opportunities in Real Estate and other sectors in Greece.
D. Ethniko Ktimatologio presentation by Mr. Lolonis.



Bus to Philadelphia or Next Morning










06:00 PM - 08:00 PMWelcoming event
Welcoming event and preparation for one to one meetings
Thursday, April 03, 2008
09:00 AM - 06:00 PMFriday, April 3, 2008
10-1 A. Business-to-Business meetings based on request and on profile.
10-1 B. Sightseeing of Philadelphia

1:00 - 4:00 PM
Drexel University, LeBow College of Business Conference on Travel & Tourism
(in the steps of St Paul) and
Mediterranean taste (Crete) given by the Hospitality Department at Drexel
Under the auspices of Dr. George Tsetsekos, Dean of LeBow College of Business at Drexel University

Event Supported by
the International Trade Office City of Philadelphia,
Worls Trade Center and
Delco Press Club

Sponsored by:


One to one meetings opportunities and Networking Networking Reception

3:00 - 6:00 PM Talks between Philadelphia Port Authority and Municipality and Thessaloniki Port Authority and Municipality

Sponsored by CVM Design & Build, Chris Christakis, Chairman and Unifruti of America, Andy Economou, Chairman


Transfer to Atlantic City.
Arrival to Trump Taj Mahal or Trump Marina, Sheraton or other choice hotel. Choice of accommodations.











Friday, April 04, 2008
07:00 AM - 11:00 PMApril 4th, 2009 at the 18th Hermes Expo at the TAJ MAHAL Grand Cayman Ballroom First day of exhibition Saturday
7 - 10:00 AM
Booth preparations and set up by the Sponsors/ Exhibitors
(Please proceed to the Registration Booth, pick up your Updated information schedule, your Badges,coffee and breakfast sandwich and your Booth number)

9:30 AM 12:45
Diamond Ballroom 2nd Floor at Trump Taj Mahal Hotel
2009 Hermes Expo Educational & Networking SYMPOSIUM Seminars at Diamond Ballroom:

Moderator: Aris Christakis, Esq.

Subject 1:
Globalization of the Financial Markets.
The Need to Internationalize Education.
*Main speaker: Aris Melissaratos, special adviser to the president for enterprise development at John Hopkins University,

Subject 2:
Prospects and Developments in the Real Estate Industry in Greece, Southeastern Europe and in the USA.
A. Harry Pettas, Greek Construction SA & BETANET
B. ETHNIKO KTIMATOLOGIO presentation by Marinos Kavouras, Vice President

Key Note Address:
Angelos Pangratis, Minister Head of the European Union Delegation in USA
Subject 4: Cultural interexchange
Hon. Louka Katseli, Euro Deputy

… Honorable Curt Weldon, US/Greece Defense Cooperation.


… "Breaking the Boundaries of Technology" : Vasileios T. Nasis, CEO & co-founder, Netronix O.E." PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Drexel University


Subject 5:
The Mediterranean Diet and the Quality of
Life.
Honored Prefectures: Crete, Pireaus,
Honered Municipality: Thessaloniki

Dr. Nicholas Mezitis, Hellenic Medical Association , NY special introduction and presentation


Greetings by
Hon.Howard Kyle, Atlantic County, Executive Office/ Trade (Hosting Prefecture in South New Jersey)
Hon. Kostas Kiltidis, Deputy Minister of Agriculture
Hon. Ilias Vlahogiannis, Prefect of Trikala
Hon. Mihalis Zorpidis, President Chamber of Commerce
Representative of the Mayor of Thessaloniki,

Carol Brooks, International Trade Office, City of Philadelphia
Hon. Andreas Fouras, Mayor of Patra
SAE Regional Coordinator Mr. Ted Spyropoulos
Joanna Savvides, President World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia
HANC President Manolis Velivasakis
US-GBAC Chairman, Chris Christakis
The Hon. Mayor of Atlantic City, NJ
The President of the Chamber of Commerce
Bill Matsikoudis, City of Jersey City,
Hon. George Sfedu, Consul General of Romania
Val Kogan, MID ATLANTIC Russian Business Council
and many other Dignitaries from across the Eastern seaboard.



Registration for Sponsors, Exhibitors, Dignitaries, Speakers, Special Guests and participants at the 2009 Symposium.

Business to Business meetings.

1:00 PM
Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony ENTRANCE OF THE GRAND BALLROOM

Moderator / MC Steve Poulathas, Esq

Sponsored by:
CVM Design & Build, TGS Petroleum, Municipality of Thessaloniki, HELEXPO, Unifruti of America, Prefecture of Trikala, Chamber of Commerce of Trikala, Municipality of Patra, Pettas Construction, Ethniko Ktimatologio.

Exhibitors and dignitaries will gather at the entrance of the Expo on the 2nd floor Grand Cayman Ballroom. Special guests from US and Greece, appearance and greetings.


12 - 6:00 PM Exhibition Booths visit
Grand Ballroom 1st Day of Exhibit
2nd floor, 45,000 sq.ft. Trade show and exhibition open for business to all visitors, buyers, dignitaries and guests. You may sample and taste products, get informed and educated on services and establish a network of contacts. Meet exhibitors and their booth or arrange for private meetings at one of the four available suites.


2:00-3:30 PM
B to B meetings Gold Room I & II
(Please check with the registration Desk)

New this year: YOUTH JOB FAIR. Please ASK In every booth for Job Opportunities


3:30-4:30 Reception meet and greet our Reps in US Congress and our youth
Sponsored by HANC & SAE Presidents

4:30 - 5:30 PM
Hermes Executive Board meeting: Gold II,
Ted Spyropoulos

3:30-4:30
Regional Meeting Pan Gregorian Enterprises NJ, CT, Metro NY, Upper NY, Balto, FL, GOLD 2 Ballroom


4:30 5:30 PM
Hellenic Medical Associations * Dr. Spiro Mezitis,

Hellenic American Lawyers Associations *
Frank Araps, Esq., Jordan Yuelis, Esq., Pauline Manos, Esq, Nick Karambelas, John Aivazoglou, Esq., Anthony Beldecos, Esq., Steve Poulathas, Esq., John Saketos, Esq., Kostas Mikropoulos,Esq. ,

Hellenic Contractors Association (Building & Materials)
CVM DEsign & Build, Akropolis Marbles, Pettas Construction, STone Tech, Betanet,



6 PM-12 PM
The 18th Annual Hermes Expo Award Dinner and Award Presentation and Entertainment.

Master of Ceremonies :


Hermes award recipients are:
…* President PanGregorian Educational Fund Upper NY(Business),
* Pan Gregorian Foundation PGEI, Connecticut
… Youth members of our Community, (Community),
… (Media).

Special presentation by

Entetainment by Stavros Theodorou and Orchestra

Young professionals continued Greek music party Myconos
Cultural event by ..................











Saturday, April 05, 2008
10:00 AM - 06:00 PMSunday, April 5, 2005 2nd Day of the 18th Hermes Expo at the Taj Mahal
10-11:45 AM
Hermes Expo Networking Brunch at Diamond BALLROOM

Master of Cereminies:

Sponsored by

DIAMOND Ballroom.
Panel discussion & Presentation.

Key Note Address: Louka Katseli, Euro Parliament

12 - 3:00 PM
Second day of the Hermes Expo Grand Cayman Ballroom Exhibition, 3rd floor. Trade show and exhibition of 120 Booth Exhibits open for business to all visitors, buyers, dignitaries and guests.


1:00 - 2:00 PM
Region of Crete Cultural presentation & Meeting GOLD II


2:00-3:00 PM
Scheduled meetings B to B Gold I & II
Individually scheduled meetings between exhibitors and visitors, buyers and guests.

Pan Gregorian Enterprises, INC. (NJ, NY, Upper NY, Metro NY, FL, MD)

Hellenic Medical Associations * Dr. Spiro Mezitis

Hellenic American Lawyers Associations
* John Saketos, Esq.


*END OF THE 2009 HERMES EXPO *

Choice of staying over in Atlantic City of via Bus to Baltimore
*Staying at HYATT and Dinner at the Harbor Brazilian Steak House restaurant*
given by the President of the Hermes Expo in honor of our Sponsors, Exhibitors and gusts from Greece



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