Join the Alaska World Affairs Council for an intimate coffee chat with the Consul General of Greece in San Francisco. This small-group conversation will explore Greece’s role in international affairs, cultural diplomacy, and global initiatives, offering a unique opportunity to engage directly with a leading voice in diplomacy.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Mr. Grigorios Tassiopoulos, the Consul General of Greece in San Francisco, is a career diplomat with over two decades experience in international relations. A graduate of both Aristotle University of Thessalonika and the London School of Economics, Mr. Tassiopoulos began his path into diplomacy in 2001 when he was admitted to the Diplomatic Academy within the Hellenic Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His postings encompassed senior positions at the Embassies of Greece in Tehran, Havana, Jakarta, and Beijing. From 2015-2018, Mr. Tassiopoulos was Consul General of Greece in Guangzhou, China, the capital and largest city of Guangdong Province. Mr. Tassiopoulos served as Consul General of Greece in Mariupol, Ukraine, from 2019 until March 2021. In August, 2024, Mr. Tassiopoulos took up the posting of Consul General of Greece in San Francisco, with jurisdiction including Alaska, part of California, Idaho, Montana, North Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.
event details
- Check-in will begin at 8:45 AM with seating available on a first-come first-serve basis. The program will begin at 9:00 AM.
- Those with online reservations do not need to present ticket confirmation at the door, we will have all confirmed attendees on a list at check-in.
- Online registration closes at 6:00 PM on September 16.