Lord Byron Prize Award Ceremony

INVITATION

The Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (SHP) has instituted since 2021 the International Lord Byron Philhellenism Award in the name of the great poet and Philhellene, Lord Byron.

The Prize is now awarded to Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, President of the Swiss Confederation (2018 and 2023).

The award ceremony will take place on Monday 9 February 2026 at 18.00 in the central premises of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Panepistimiou 30, Athens 10679/ Map).

Free admission. Reservation required at: info@eefshp.org

To register please send us your name, title, mobile phone number, email.

Further to your registration, you will receive a confirmation email in order to attend the venue.

Limited number of seats

RSVP: by Thursday 5 February 2026, info@eefshp.org

Dress code: Business Formal

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