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The First Modern Panathēnea: Where Innovation Meets Legacy

Dr. Mariam Elgabry is proud to share this announcement - something BIG is being reignited in my home country. The First Modern Panathēnea: Where Innovation Meets Legacy

The First Modern Panathēnea: Where Innovation Meets Legacy

Panathēnea is a modern reimagination of the ancient Greek festival, integrating connection, competition and celebration into an event designed to meet today's needs through innovation.

Bringing together the ecosystems of technology, art, and startups,

🌟 With 20+ headline speakers, including Canva's Melanie Perkins, Slush founder Peter Vesterbacka, and leaders from OpenAI and Microsoft

🏄 Featuring curated side events across springtime Athens, hosted by top VCs like kite-surfing with Lars Rasmussen and more, all culminating in an epic street party below the Acropolis.

In a few words, Panathēnea throws festivals since 566 BC 😎

📢 This is a call to my network! —grab a limited 50% off early bird ticket here: https://lnkd.in/dtk9F8Qa

And if you're:

- a pre-seed or seed-stage startup

- interested in being a speaker

- hosting a side event

- or simply a keen bean in attending

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