2026 Spring Symposium

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SYMPOSIUM GOALS & DESCRIPTION

Philo4Thought’s Annual Spring Symposium allows junior and senior-level professionals to connect and network through the scheduled presentations and discussions. It is also an opportunity to celebrate accomplishments of those who have made significant contributions to their community over the past year.

The goal of this annual event is to empower emerging young professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders by offering them clear opportunities for Empowerment so they can make solid and steady transitions along their professional paths, engaging celebrated senior members of their industry as well as exemplary peers. 

DISCUSSIONS, PANELS & AWARD CEREMONY: 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time @ St. John’s University Manhattan Campus

St. John’s University, Manhattan Campus, is graciously hosting  Philo4Thought’s Symposium and Awards Ceremony once again.

Scheduled panel topics are outlined in the itinerary below. Beyond the scope of this event, many attendees continue to discuss their mutual interests and professional plans with our featured guest speakers through available internship or mentoring opportunities, pursuing possible training and job leads with them, with our team, and professional affiliates.

Our annual Symposium and Awards Ceremony is hosted in collaboration with the NYS Assembly, the NYS Attorney General’s Office, and the Consulate General of Greece in New York.

NETWORKING RECEPTION: (3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, TBD)

A Networking Reception will be held directly following the Symposium for those in the New York City area.
Registration for the reception is separate from registration for the Symposium and will be available in the Spring.

SYMPOSIUM ITINERARY (Eastern Standard Time)

In order to make the educational portion of this event available to a broader, global audience as in previous years
the 2025 Symposium will take place in person but portions will post to our VIP Vault for our out-of-town members to watch.

11:00 am   System Check (Moderators and Invited Guest Speakers only)

11:00 am   Sign-In & Snacks

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12:00 am      Welcome Address

12:05am    Opening Address (Requesting Consul General of New York)

12:15 pm    Panel 1: Defining and Redefining Your Positive Professional Identity

1:00 pm    Keynote: Identity, Wisdom & Leadership

1:15 pm      Panel 2: Building Stronger Skills & Habits

2:00 pm      Young Pro Discussion Forum

2:30 pm        Awards Ceremony

2:45 pm      Closing Remarks

3:00 pm      End of Symposium

6:00pm         Evening Reception

REGISTRATION (In Person for Symposium & Reception)

Advanced online pre-registration is required for all those who are planning to attend the Symposium & Reception.

• Early Bird Combo Ticket (BEST DEAL)
• Symposium Registration: 
  
  • Student (Early) Registration
  • Early Bird Discounted Registration
  • General Registration
  • Late Registration

VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTION

Those who wish to access our recorded symposium can do so by making a $25 donation to our programming initiative. The video link will be emailed to you.

MAJOR TAKEAWAYS

• Understanding what mentoring entails and why organizations offer mentoring and internship opportunities.
• Gaining a clearer understanding of what your current or desired industry entails.
• Learning to set solid immediate, intermediate and long-term goals for career success.
• Feeling empowered and motivated to achieve your desired career goals.
• Learning about how interning are perfect opportunities for students, emerging young professionals and mentors to collaborate and learn from one another.
• Making valuable connections with peers and mentors.  
  

SYMPOSIUM TAKEAWAYS

• The goal is to connect Aristotle’s vision for Effective Personal and Professional Branding as a Golden Standard across the disciplines. Mastering the art of AUTHENTIC branding involves balancing all five of the following.
• Kairos (Timing/Context): The opportune, critical moment for delivering a message to maximize its impact, such as using current events.
• Logos (Logic/Reason): Presents a clear, rational argument supported by facts, data, and structured reasoning.
• Ethos (Credibility/Trust/Ethical Point): Establishes the speaker’s authority, character, and expertise to gain the audience’s trust (e.g., citing credentials, using experts).

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

All are welcome to attend. Information covered is beneficial to all of the following…

• Emerging Young Professionals (transitioning from college to career, from traditional to entrepreneurial, etc.);
• Professionals in Business, STEM, Liberal Arts/Humanities, and creative/artistic enterprises;
• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners looking to establish or restructure their current business plan or company model;
• Instructors, Business Coaches, Economic Advisors, and related Service Providers (counselors, recruiters, etc.);
• Mentors and Faculty in all academic and professional organizations/industries;
• Students in college, grad school, and specialized certification programs.

PHOTO/AUDIO-VISUAL RELEASE CLAUSE

The events above will have a live streaming component and be recorded/photographed for limited usage by Philo4Thought Inc. for training purposes. By registering, participants agree to be recorded and photographed. These materials are used for limited training and educational community-building purposes outlined in our Mission.

SPONSORSHIP, TICKET & DONATION PROCEEDS

Philo4Thought is a 501(c)3 philanthropic educational nonprofit foundation dedicated to the Hellenic Young Professional community. We ask that anyone who is able to donate something towards the advancement and continuation of our programming please do so. All amounts are welcome and much appreciated. All charitable donations support our educational programming and publications. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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