For 35 years, Hermes Expo International has done more than host a business event. It has helped define and shape the identity of Greek-American enterprise in America.
Founded in 1992, Hermes Expo began with a clear and disciplined vision: to create a structured, professional platform where commerce, communication, and culture intersect. At a time when organized networking platforms within the Greek-American community were limited, Hermes Expo established a credible and consistent forum where business leaders, entrepreneurs, institutions, and professionals could connect with purpose.
In a vast American marketplace where Greek-American professionals are spread across industries and regions, Hermes Expo became a central point of convergence. It created an environment where relationships could move beyond introductions and evolve into partnerships, mentorships, investments, and long-term collaboration.
Its footprint is not measured merely in attendance numbers or exhibitor lists. It is measured in outcomes.
Businesses have expanded into new markets. Strategic alliances have formed. Chambers of commerce and institutions have strengthened ties. Young professionals have found guidance. Established leaders have broadened their reach. Greek products and services have gained visibility in the United States. American companies have deepened engagement with Greece.
Over three decades, Hermes Expo has reinforced something essential: Greek-American enterprise is organized, credible, and forward-looking.
At its core, Hermes Expo has functioned as a connector — between generations, between private enterprise and institutions, between business and culture, and between professional ambition and community responsibility. It has consistently brought together business, education, religion, leadership, and innovation under one roof — creating economic infrastructure where previously there were only scattered efforts.
Now, as Hermes Expo marks its 35th anniversary, the milestone culminates with the 35th Annual Hermes Expo, taking place on:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Grand Marquis | Old Bridge, New Jersey
This year’s Expo will once again bring together companies and professionals representing finance, banking, real estate, healthcare, technology, professional services, nonprofit and institutional organizations, consumer brands, hospitality, and more.
The program is designed to create real engagement.
Business Expo & Vendor Showcase
A dynamic marketplace where companies present products, services, and expertise directly to decision-makers and prospective partners in an environment designed for meaningful interaction.
Masterclass Series & Business Conference
Industry leaders will share strategic insights, practical knowledge, and real-world experience aimed at fostering innovation, professional growth, and cross-sector collaboration.
Whether attending as an exhibitor, sponsor, or visitor, Hermes Expo remains opportunity-driven. It is not limited to one industry or sector — it is built for those who want visibility, access, and strategic connection within an engaged and forward-moving professional community.
Reflecting on the legacy behind the milestone, Executive Director Aphrodite Kotrotsios spoke to the foundation upon which Hermes Expo was built:
“Hermes Expo did not follow a trend — it created one. My father envisioned a structured, credible, professional platform at a time when nothing like it existed. He understood that our community needed more than social gatherings; it needed economic infrastructure.
For 35 years, Hermes Expo has united business, culture, religion, education, and leadership under one roof. It has helped emerging professionals find their footing and established leaders expand their reach. It has strengthened the presence of Greece in America and the presence of Greek Americans across industries.
The footprint is undeniable — Hermes Expo has shaped identity, built credibility, and unified our community for 35 years.”
Thirty-five years is not simply longevity. It is proof of sustained relevance, resilience, and results.
Hermes Expo’s footprint on America reflects decades of disciplined organization, intentional networking, and a commitment to strengthening the Greek-American professional ecosystem. In an era where connections are often digital and transactional, Hermes Expo continues to prioritize trust, presence, and in-person engagement.
The bridge continues to expand.
On April 29, 2026, the next chapter begins.
Whether this is your first time discovering Hermes Expo, whether you are considering joining us as a vendor, or whether you have stood with us for years — we invite you to experience what makes this platform enduring.
If you have never attended, come see what 35 years of consistency and credibility looks like.
If you are a business seeking visibility and meaningful connections, we invite you to become a vendor and position your brand within a trusted and influential professional community.
If you have participated before, we welcome you back — because each year builds upon the last.
Hermes Expo is more than an event. It is connection in motion. It is opportunity meeting preparation. It is leadership, enterprise, and community gathered under one roof.
We would be honored to welcome you to the experience — and the impact — of Hermes Expo.
35th Annual Hermes Expo International
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Grand Marquis
1550 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ
Pre-registration is required.
Register today
Be part of the platform that has helped shape Greek-American business identity for 35 years — and help define what the next 35 will look like.
