Schedule of Events for 2012 Hermes Expo

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, March 31st, 2012:

21st Hermes Expo International

Where: Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Resort Atlantic City NJ -- Grand Ballroom

Schedule:

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Booth Set up by Exhibitors

10:30 AM - 12:45 PM: Hermes Expo's Business Seminar:"Eurozone Crisis and How Does It Affect Tourism on Both Sides of the Atlantic" Sponsored by COLONIAL MARBLES (Light Breakfast will be served to the participants)

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: HERMES EXPO, Networking & B2B meetings

1:00 PM: Grand Opening of the 21st Hermes Expo

2:00PM - 3:30 PM: Hermes Young Professionals Initiative: "Professional Growth & Mentor Conference"

2:00 PM: Cyprus Documentary Presented by the American Hellenic Institute (AHI)

3:OO PM: Public Presentation by Hellenic Medical Societies

3:30 PM: Greek Teachers Association of USA Meeting, open to all parents, PTO's, teachers

6:00 PM: Dinner Reception - Cash Bar

7:00 PM: Dinner Awards Ceremony & Entertainment

After party at DUSK Night Club for Hermes Young Professionals & Greek Wave Entertainment- Caesars Hotel

Details:

1. EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS

Event Chairman of the Business Forum: The Honorable Aris Melissaratos, Senior Adviser to the President at JHU, former Secretary of Economic Development State of Maryland, and author of the new book "Prosperity through Innovation", Technology and America's Role in the 21st Century Global Economy.

First Panel Discussion:

"Eurozone Crisis and How Does It Affect Tourism on Both Sides of the Atlantic"

Dr. George Tsetsekos, Dean LeBow College of Business at Drexel University will present an Overview of the Eurozone Crisis

PANEL Speakers:

1. Elizabeth Barber, Dean Temple University School of Tourism

2. Richard S. Ridαll, M.Ed. Director, Temple University School of Tourism

3. Paul Cohen, President Partner Concepts

4. Carol Brooks, Manager International Trade Office of Philadelphia

5. Howard Kyle, Chief of Staff Atlantic County Executive's Office

6. Chris Petsilas, Director Greek National Tourist Organization

7. Yiannis Sianis, Calamos Investments

Second Panel Discussion:

"Trade and Investment opportunities over the Atlantic"

by Chris Christakis, Chairman USGBAC

2. HERMES YOUNG PROFESSIONALS INITIATIVE CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Speakers: Carol Brooks, International Trade Office of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Gwen Diakos, US Senate 2012, Nick Larigakis, President of the American Hellenic Institute, Honorable Aris Melissaratos, Senior Advisor to the President - Enterprise Development at Johns Hopkins University, Chryssanthos Petsilas, Hellenic Republic Ministry of Culture & Greek National Tourism Organization, Yiannis Sianis, Calamos Investments, Aravella Simotas, NY Assemblywoman for New York's 36th Assembly District, Mariyana Spyropoulos, Commissioner at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago & Attorney, Mr. Elias Tomazos, University of Connecticut – PAIDEIA

3. Dinner Award Ceremony Honorees

Honorees: Carol Brooks, International Trade City of Philadelphia, Andy Economou, CEO Unifrutti of America, Pyrros Dimas, Gold Medalist Olympic Games, Dr. Marinos Hionis, Scientist and Philanthropist, Anastasios Manesis, Pan Gregorians of Metro NY, Exceptional Greek Teachers and AHEPANS from District 4 and 5 as well as from the Supreme Lodge