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INAUGURAL GLOBAL WOMEN AND HELLENISM CONFERENCE PROGRAM

ORGANISED BY FOOD FOR THOUGHT NETWORK Inc and

Greek Women and Friends Global Forum Language: English

The main language of the Conference is English with some presentations in Greek           .

Presenters will speak in the language they feel more comfortable in.

Το πλήρες πρόγραμμα

 

Monday 2nd September – Day 1

 

Conference will start in the EVENING at 7:30pm – 9:00pm with Welcome Reception

 

Venue:  Grand Serai Congress  HYPERLINK https://www.grandserai.com/& HYPERLINK https://www.grandserai.com/ Spa Hotel in Ioannina

Address: Dodonis 33 Ioannina Greece

 

Tuesday 3rd September – DAY 2

Live Stream Link https://youtube.com/live/DKAj4eMzsxk?feature=share

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM – ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΩΝ

Master of Ceremonies Helen Kapalos

Journalist, TV Newsreader, Business Owner

8:15-

9:00am

Registration *** Please be seated by 9am***
9:00-

10:00am

Welcome and Introductions by Varvara Athanasiou-Ioannou AM

Convener – Founder and Chair Food for Thought Network and Greek Women and Friends Global Forum

 

Dignitaries & Sponsors

Sofia Zacharaki, Minister for Family and Social Cohesion (R)

Maira Myrogianni, Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (R)

Angela Gerekou, President of Tourism EOT

Alexandros Kachrimanis, Governor Region of Epirus

Thomas Begas, Mayor of Ioannina

Marina Besi, Regional Director Education

Eftymios Xrysostomou, Chair of Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ioannina

Thanasis Danis, Mayor of Souli

Michalis Pliakos, Mayor of Zitsa

Stella Kokolis, Veteran teacher, President / Co-founder and Promoter of the Greek language in USA

Dr Christina Tsardikos, President of Nostos, Argentina (R)

Presentation of ‘Hellenism Perspectives’ Video by FFTN

 

THEMES: Hellenism, Identity, Sustainability
10:00amSESSION 1: Chair – Prof Rodoula Tsiotsou
10:05-

10:30am

Διακρίσεις και ηθική Παρενόχληση στο χώρο των επιστημών. Gender Inequality and Mobbing in Science

Rector Anna Batistatou MD, PhD, Rector, Professor of Pathology, University of Ioannina

10:30-

10:50am

O ρόλος της γυναίκας στην Ελληνική μετανάστευση/ και το πρόγραμμα διδασκαλίας «ΣΤΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ»

Professor Ioannis Chrysoulakis, Πρώην Γενικός Γραμματέας Απόδημου Ελληνισμού &

Δημόσιας Διπλωματίας

10:50-

11:00am

Her Personal Story

Prof Vasso Apostolopoulos

11:00-

11:15am

Question time
11:15-

11:45am

Coffee Break
 

THEME: Multifaceted Identity, Barriers, and Enablers

11:45amSESSION 2: Chair – Dr Vivianne Nikou, Principal Alphington Grammar School
11:50-

12:10pm

HERstory of HIStory – Marginalization of women across history

Stella Boyages, Human Rights Lawyer and Board Member Λύκειον Εληνίδων Σίδνεϊ

12:10-

12:30pm

The Hellene in me: How my Hellenic heritage helped, hindered and shaped me into the woman I am today

Honourable Pamela Stratigakis & Honourable Peggy Chiampas: Judiciary/ Associate Judges Cook County, Illinois

12:30-

12:50pm

Navigating Identity and Inclusion, From Mainstream Media to Multicultural Advocacy: A Greek-Australian Journey

Helen Kapalos, Journalist, TV Newsreader, Business Owner

12:50 –

1:00pm

Question Time
1:00-

2:00pm

Lunch
 

THEME: Multifaceted Identity, Barriers, and Enablers

2.00pmSESSION 3: Chair – Maria Alexandra Kefala, MP Ioannina
2:05-

2:25pm

Η Γυναίκα στην Πολιτική

Ioanna Zacharaki, Πρόεδρος του Δικτύου Ελλήνων Αιρετών Αυτοδιοίκησης στην Ευρώπη, Αντιδήμαρχος στο Δήμο Solingen Γερμανίας (R)

 

2:25-

2:45pm

Local Government and Women in Greece

Chrysi Arapoglou, Mayor of Kalamaria

 

2:45-

3:05pm

Gender regimes, stereotypes and the emergence of the female leader

Despoina Limniotaki, Founder, Social Psychologist, Executive Consultant for Public Health for the City of Athens

3.05-

3.15pm

Question Time

 

3:15-

3:45pm

Coffee Break
 

THEME: Young Women’s Multifaceted Identity, Barriers and Enablers

3:45pmSESSION 4: Chair – Maria Dimopoulos AM B.A. (Hons) LLB
3:50-

3:55pm

PERFORMANCE OF POEM “WE MUST STAND TOGETHER”

Poem written for the conference and recitation by Varvara Athanasiou-Ioannou AM

 

Performance & Direction by Christina Tzialla

Theatrologist, Performing Artist/Actress, Drama Educator, Playwright Costume & Costume Design by Leonidas Giannopoulos International Awarded Fashion Designer

Owner of SL by Leonidas Giannopoulos

Costume Decoration & Accessories by Vasiliki Kateri

Visual Artist, Organization Manager/CEO of KALLIERGON syn (NPO)

Make Up by Nikoletta Skarlatos

Make-Up Department Head / Make-Up Designer Member: AMPAS laste Local 706/798, SAG-AFTRA Holder of the American Academy Oscar Award

Make-Up Artist & Hairstylist working in film, television, and theater

Sound Design by Arsen Kanatsi

Sound Designer, Sound Engineer

3.55-

4.15pm

‘How Dare She? Surviving Domestic Violence: a Greek – Australian context

Liana Papoutsis, Speaker, Counsellor, Consultant

4:15-

4:35pm

Teach Us Consent: Sexual Violence, Teaching consent in schools. A success story of global significance (R)

Chanel Contos, Founder, author, CEO

4:35-

4:45pm

Greek Society and Gen Z Women: Allies or Adversaries?

Aikaterini Tsaliou, lawyer

4:45-

5:05pm

Voice sovereignty and its connection to the authentic self – Liberating the female voice to transform patriarchal structure, promote new leadership and redefine a collectively empowering future

Christiana Aloneftis, Freelance opera singer and actress, Founder of The Vocal Element

5:05-

5:15pm

Question Time
5:15-

5:30pm

Closing remarks Varvara Athanasiou-Ioannou AM & FFTN Team

 

Free night to explore shops, restaurants in Ioannina.

Optional: Visit and dinner at the historical island of Ali Pasha of Ioannina. Be at the lake at 6.55pm if you would like to attend.

 

Wednesday 4th September-DAY 3 – START AT 8:45 AM
MC: Maria Dimopoulos AM B.A (Hons) LLB – 5 MINS
 

THEME: Sustainability of Hellenism – Science/ Business/ Literature/ Mentoring/ Media

8:55amSESSION 1: Chair – Sofia Markoula, Vice Mayor, Municipality of Ioannina and Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Ioannina
9:00-

9:20am

Gender biased technological change: the role of AI possibilities and potential strategic

impacts

Dr Evangelia Markaki, Head of Business School & PLs /Adjunct Lecturers University of Derby at Mediterranean College & Dr Virginia Tsoukatou (contributor)

9:20-

9:40am

Greek-Australian women’s writing: an intricate tapestry withing global narrative

Dr Konstantina Dounis, Greek Australian Women Writers

9:45 –

10:40am

PANEL DISCUSSION

Chair – Maria Papazoglou, Executive Coach, Career Coach, Corporate Trainer

 

§  The role of the media in sustaining and promoting Hellenism

Dimitra Skalkos, Managing Director Foreign Language Publications

§  Unveiling Hellenic Brilliance in Northern Australia: Celebrating the Impact of Hellene Women in a Regional Tapestry

§  Angela Tomazos, Chair of HACCI, Northern Territory

§  “Αρωματικά φυτά. Ο θησαυρός της Ηπείρου”

Vasiliki Kaskanakou, CEO Myrtali Organics

§  Women Empowerment & Leadership ~ Leaning in, Connecting, and Mentorship Support to Australia’s G20 Sherpa

Penny Sahinis, Management Consultant

10:40-

10:50am

Question Time
10:50-

11:15am

Coffee Break
 

THEME: Multifaceted Identity, Barriers, and Enablers

11:15amSESSION 2-

Chair –

Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis AM

SESSION 2-

Chair –

Dorothy Hatzopoulou, Communications Manager, FFTN

Stream A

ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΩΝ

LIVE STREAM LINK

https://youtube.com/live/fbElSy0ipT4

?feature=share

Stream B

ROOM – LORD BYRON

11:20-

11:35am

Multiple Sclerosis research in Greece of

global impact: the amazing story and the Greek women behind it

Prof John Matsoukas

 

The Greek Identity of the Jewish Women of Ioannina in Greece and overseas

Dr Annette B. Fromm

 

11:40-

11:55am

The effect of gender stereotypes on children’s participation in sports activities: A comparative study

Prof Rodoula Tsiotsou and Smaragda Samara

Elevating Australian-Greek Women: How to maintain identity and wellbeing in an ever- changing world

Dr Aspasia Stacey Rabba

12:00-

12:15pm

Empowering women through Hellenism: a cultural continuum across generations

Helen Karagiozakis, Director Vic Gov

Ελληνική φιλοσοφία και ιδεώδη στην εκπαίδευση μέσω της Αρχιτεκτονικής

Theodora Kyriafini, Fotini Lymperiadou, Architects, Founders of euΖen Architecture

 

12:15-

12:30pm

Question time
12:30-

1:15pm

Lunch
 

THEME: Representation of Hellenism Past and Present – Sustainability & Identity

1.15pmSESSION 3-

Chair –

Pericleia Veremis, PR Manager

SESSION 3-

Chair –

Dr Katerina Athanasiou, Mindset Motivator

Stream A

ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΩΝ

Stream B

ROOM – LORD BYRON

1:20-

1:35pm

Greek language, traditions and ideals taught through her books

Kalliopi Toufidi, Author

 

 

The contribution of the Epirotian woman to the shaping of the historical and social development over the centuries Konstantina Zidrou, PhD Candidate
1:40-

1.55pm

“When the going gets tough, the tough get going”

Vivian Pagourelias-Vassiliadis, Author

Η μορφή της Δεροπολίτισσας (Βορειοηπειρώτισσας) γυναίκας στο πέρασμα του χρόνου

Dr Kostando Baruta-Ksera

 

2:00-

2:15pm

Her Voice: Greek Women and Their Friends – An oral History Book with the authentic stories of 42 women

Varvara Athanasiou-Ioannou AM, Author, Founder, Educator

Lament, Poetry and Art in Greece. The Case of Epitaphios

Dr Maria Athanasiou

2:20-

2:40pm

Question Time
2:50-

3:10pm

Coffee Break
 

THEME: Sustainability of Hellenism- Language/Family/Schools/Philosophy/Gastronomy/Tourism/Culture/Music /Organisations

3:10pmSESSION 4-

Chair –

Maria Makris Vice Chair FFTN

SESSION 4-

Chair –

Yioula Mitrokosta, President of the Regional Committee for Gender Equality

 

Stream A

ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΩΝ

Stream B

ROOM – LORD BYRON

3:15-

3:30pm

Turning the Language Tide: Is it possible? How can it be done? (R)

Dr Maria Karidakis & Prof Joseph Lo Bianco, Linguists Melbourne University

Γυναίκα kαι αρχαία Ελληνική Φιλοσοφία. Η συμβολή Της Ελληνίδας Γυναίκας Στη Διαμόρφωση Της Φιλοσοφίας και των Επιστημών

Dimitra Asproulia, εργατολόγος Lawyer,

Business Owner

 
3:35-

3:50pm

Η διάδοση και η διδασκαλία των ελληνικών σε περιόδους αλληλοδιάδοχων κρίσεων και οι προσκλήσεις στην εκπαιδευτική διαδικασία

Prof Nikoletta Tsitsanoudis – Mallidis, Linguist

 

Βιώσιμη Ανάπτυξη: Η Σημασία του Πολιτισμού

και του Τουρισμού στη Διατήρηση του Ελληνισμού

Chrysa Voulgaridou, VP, Hellenic Association Women in Culture & Tourism

 

 

3:55-

4:10pm

HELLENISM and the Power of Music

Memory

Anthea Sidiropoulos, Singer, VP Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria

Grass roots community leadership an excellent

example for sustainability of Hellenism

Esta Paschalidis Chilas, CEO & President Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia

4:15-

4.30pm

Question Time
4:30– 5:00pm – Everyone returns to ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΩΝ – CLOSING REMARKS
PLEASE BE READY AT 7PM TO BE PICKED UP BY BUS

TRANSPORT TO OMILOS RESTAURANT BY THE LAKE

7:30pm – 11:00pm – Gala Dinner

OMILOS Restaurant – Limnopoula – Transport arrangements for all delegates have been arranged.

 

This is the official closing of the conference as not everyone will be in a position to partake in the Cultural Activities.

Thursday 5 Sept Day 4 – Cultural Activities – 9.30am – 6.00pm

Exploring Ioannina by foot AM, Zagorohoria PM

Optional Evening Activities TBC

Friday 6 Sept Day 5 – Cultural Activities – 9.00am – 9.00pm

Exploring including Acherontas and Parga

Optional Evening activities TBC

Saturday 7 September – Departure

 

Note: Program may change to allow for unforeseen circumstances. www.fftn.org.au