Alba Graduate Business School

12/06/2026

Entrepreneurship is about more than business success, it is about creating value, inspiring people, and making a lasting contribution to society.

We were proud to honor Panos Germanos, founder of Olympia Group of Companies, with the 8th Business Unusual Award, recognizing his outstanding contribution to Greek entrepreneurship and his enduring impact on society.

Through his vision, leadership, and commitment to purposeful growth, Mr. Germanos exemplifies the values that the Business Unusual Award celebrates.

Read more about the event and the inspiring story behind this well-deserved recognition.

Entrepreneur Olympia Group founder Panos Germanos was honored with the 8th Business Unusual Award by Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece, in recognition of his longstanding contribution to Greek entrepreneurship and society. 

09/06/2026

⚓ From thought-provoking discussions on today's maritime challenges to meaningful conversations with alumni, students, and industry leaders, was an inspiring week for us.

We were pleased to support the 5th Trading in U.S. Waters Seminar, organized by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmChamGR) and American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Athens, where Dr. Mariniki Psifia and Dr. Georgios Kokosalakis shared insights on the evolving maritime landscape.

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and joined the conversations throughout the week.

Learn more:

Alba Graduate Business School at Posidonia 2026: Strengthening Connections Across the Global Maritime Industry June 09, 2026

28/05/2026

As part of our presence at , we are proud to support the 5th Trading in U.S. Waters Seminar: U.S. & Greek Approaches on Today’s Maritime Challenges, taking place on Thursday, June 4, at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens.

Organized by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmChamGR) and North American Marine Environment Protection Association - NAMEPA, in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Athens, the seminar brings together the global shipping community to discuss today’s most important maritime challenges and developments.

Alba Teaching Fellow Dr. Mariniki Psifia and CoESLE Director Dr. Georgios Kokosalakis will actively participate in the discussions, offering our students and alumni a unique opportunity to see faculty and researchers contributing to high-level industry dialogue.

Register here: https://www.eventora.com/en/Events/5th-trading-in-us-waters-seminar?warningMessage=Order%20is%20completed%21

27/05/2026

From Smyrna to Athens: a story 150 years in the making.

Now, we share this story with you.

Mission: “Sunny Days”, the documentary created to mark The American College of Greece’s 150-year legacy in education, airs on ERT Cosmos this Saturday, May 30, at 22:00.

Narrated and written by Maya Tsoclis, and directed, produced and co-written by Natasha Blatsiou, the documentary follows ACG’s journey through history, a story of education, resilience, and the women whose vision helped shape a brighter future through knowledge.

Tune in for a story of perseverance and the enduring power of education.

📺 ERT Cosmos
📅 Saturday, May 30
🕙 22:00

27/05/2026

We are setting sail for Posidonia 2026 and inviting our students and alumni to join us at the heart of the global maritime industry.

From June 1–5, you’ll find us at the Metropolitan Expo, Athens, at the US Pavilion, Booth 2.425/26, connecting with professionals, executives, and innovators from across shipping, logistics, energy, and maritime sectors.

Our booth will be a space for students and alumni to network, exchange ideas, and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of global shipping. If you’re interested in maritime business, logistics, trade, or sustainability, make sure to stop by and experience one of the industry’s leading international events.

📍 US Pavilion | Hall 2 | Booth 2.425/26
📅 June 1–5, 2026
📌 Metropolitan Expo, Athens

We look forward to welcoming you there.
You may register here: https://posidonia-events.com/pages/registration-form/

13/05/2026

Join us at the first thematic roundtable of the BRIDGE project — Building Responsible Institutional Dialogue for Governance and Empowerment.

📍 ACG Plaka Building, 17 Ipitou St., Plaka

📅 Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 19:00–21:00

The event brings together civil society organizations, institutional stakeholders, and the academic community to discuss today’s migration and refugee challenges and the importance of inclusive, participatory policies.

Through dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange, the BRIDGE project aims to strengthen institutional participation and contribute to meaningful policy recommendations.

➡️ Be part of the conversation: https://resources.alba.acg.edu/bridge-first-round-table

12/05/2026

Considering your next academic or career step?

Join us for an inspiring evening to explore our programs, meet our faculty, and hear real stories from alumni and students.

📍 Discover Your Next Step at Alba | Info Session & Meet Our Faculty

Connect with our Admissions & Career Services teams, alumni, current students, and faculty through panel discussions and one-to-one meetings designed to help you find your best-fit path.

📌Spots are limited: https://alba.acg.edu/about-alba/news-and-events/events/information-session-meet-the-faculty-explore-your-next-step

21/04/2026

From Athens to Marseille, our students expanded their global perspective through an intensive international seminar at KEDGE Business School.

Combining academic depth with real-world exposure, the program explored leadership and communication while offering valuable insights into industries through visits to L'OCCITANE en Provence and Château La Coste.

The experience was enriched by cultural exploration across Provence, including Calanques National Park and Aix-en-Provence.

A rewarding milestone in their academic journey.

Read more here 👇

A cohort of 13 students from Alba Graduate Business School (Athens, Greece) successfully completed a four-day immersive program in Leadership and communication skills, hosted by KEDGE Business School at its Luminy Campus in Marseille, France. The program, which ran from Tuesday, 14 April to Friday,....

20/04/2026

We were delighted to have our Shipping students welcomed at the
Norwegian Embassy in Athens by Ambassador Berg. 🇳🇴

The visit offered a valuable opportunity for engaging discussions on business opportunities and Norway’s maritime landscape, as our students prepare for their upcoming study trip to Oslo, tomorrow, to further explore one of the world’s most advanced shipping sectors.

A meaningful exchange that connects classroom learning with real-world industry perspectives, strengthening the international dimension of our Shipping programs.

Ambassador Berg welcomed 20 students in the field of shipping 🛳️ from ALBA Graduate Business School to the embassy today. We had engaging discussions on business opportunities and Norwegian perspectives as they prepare for their study trip to Oslo to explore our maritime sector. 🇬🇷🇳🇴

16/04/2026

Democracy is under pressure and so is our planet. What if the two are deeply connected?

On April 20, our school welcomes Professor James Bacchus for a thought-provoking lecture inspired by his latest book Democracy for a Sustainable World: The Path from the Pnyx, exploring how we can rethink democracy to address today’s global challenges.

Join us for an evening of ideas and dialogue in the city where democracy was born.

Read more here:

A lecture by Professor James Bacchus Co-organized by the Theodore Papalexopoulos Sustainability Dialogues, the Institute for Hellenic Growth and Prosperity, and The Demos Center Autocracies now outnumber democracies for the first time in a generation. At the same time, the world is falling behind ...