Ancient Greek in Education and the Leadership of the Future

23 Jan. 2026

On the occasion of the World Greek Language Day, the Executive MBA Program of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is organizing a one-day conference dedicated to the timeless value of the Greek language and Greek culture, and to their role in shaping contemporary leadership skills, on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Distinguished academics and professionals from the academic, business, and institutional sectors will participate in the conference, highlighting the importance of Ancient Greek in modern education and in the development of future leadership.

The event will be streamed online via the following link: YouTube Live (view-only, without interpretation): https://youtube.com/live/Uvw2JUxjEFM

For online participation with simultaneous interpretation (Greek–English) and enhanced audio/video quality, registration is required via Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P27veQpNS-iW5yDi8OzSiw

Speakers

Christian Laes, Professor of Ancient History, University of Manchester, President of Euroclassica
Juan Coderch, Professor of Classical Studies, University of St Andrews
Christophe Rico, Professor of Ancient Greek Language, Polis Institute
Jesús de la Villa, Professor of Classical Philology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, former President of FIEC
Calie Sharman, Historian, Executive at Ipsen Pharmaceutical
Giannis Mastrogeorgiou, Historian, Secretary General for Long-Term Planning, Presidency of the Hellenic Government

Along with representatives of the Greek business and professional community.

World Greek Language Day, officially established by UNESCO, is celebrated annually on February 9, marking the anniversary of the death of the national poet Dionysios Solomos.

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