PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear friends,

A great challenge lies ahead of us. The Zappeion Hall is called upon in the coming period to undergo renovation and energy upgrading, so that it can dynamically enter the new era, meeting the modern demands of technology and the needs that characterize today’s venues for international meetings, exhibitions, and events.

In June 2027, our country assumes the Presidency of the European Union, and the Zappeion Hall will be called upon to open its gates to host significant European activities. This is a major national responsibility, which we must honor with seriousness, preparation, and vision.

The truth is that, since the construction of the Hall, renovation interventions have been limited, the most recent being in 2004. The present renovation constitutes a substantial and radical transformation that will upgrade the operation of the Zappeion and redefine the services it offers. A new era lies before us, which we, as the Board of Directors, must seize, creating a unique destination in the heart of Athens.

We hope that the Zappeion, through its new operation, will once again become a point of reference for important social, cultural, and commercial gatherings, fulfilling the role that befits it. The Zappeion is not merely a historic building; it is a space deeply connected to the collective memory of Greek men and women and to the values and principles of our civilization as a nation.

As the new Board of Directors, we undertake this responsibility with awe and respect, honoring the great national benefactor Evangelis Zappas and the vision he set forth in his historic will, continuing his work with consistency and a sense of duty.

Lefteris Giovanidis