April 29, 2026 | Grand Marquis, Old Bridge, New Jersey, USA
The Hermes Expo International proudly celebrates 35 years of empowering Greek-American and Philhellenic business connections through commerce, culture, tourism, and community engagement.
Founded in 1992, Hermes Expo has evolved into a premier trade show and networking platform bridging Greece and the United States, promoting partnerships, innovation, and sustainable economic growth.
For more than three decades, Hermes Expo has served as a gateway for businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals across industries such as manufacturing, finance, investment, technology, energy, tourism, and education. Through its signature combination of exhibitions, networking sessions, and business forums, the Expo continues to fulfill its founding mission to empower Greek and American enterprises, support entrepreneurship, and celebrate cooperation, innovation, and shared heritage.
A Proven Platform for Building Business Relationships
At its core, the Hermes Expo is more than a trade show, it’s a face-to-face marketplace of opportunity and trust. Businesses from both sides of the Atlantic use this dynamic platform to introduce new products and services, test market response, and explore expansion into the U.S. and Greek markets. Many in the Hospitality, food, beverage, and HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant, Catering) industries rely on the Expo to showcase authentic Greek flavors, conduct tastings, and connect directly with buyers, importers, distributors, and restaurateurs.
Beyond new ventures, established companies return year after year to stay top-of-mind within the Greek-American business community and to reinforce relationships with clients, partners, and collaborators. They value the Expo as a trusted environment where visibility matters, where brands strengthen recognition, and where personal connections continue to drive professional growth.
Across all sectors from manufacturing and finance to tourism, shipping, and technology, exhibitors and attendees use the Expo to evaluate market opportunities, build strategic alliances, and cultivate lasting friendships. This unique blend of tradition and innovation keeps Hermes Expo thriving after 35 years, a testament to the enduring value of human connection in business.
Looking Ahead to the 35th Annual Hermes Expo
The upcoming 35th Annual Hermes Expo, taking place on April 29, 2026, at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, New Jersey, marks a historic milestone, honoring the event’s legacy while charting a new course for Greek-American business collaboration.
This year’s special edition will welcome a diverse community of participants, from established corporations and start-ups to chambers of commerce, regional institutions, and trade representatives from both nations, exploring opportunities across sectors such as manufacturing, finance, trade, shipping, investment, energy, tourism, and gastronomy.
The 2024 and 2025 Hermes Expo underscored Greece’s growing role in international trade through the strong participation of the Region of Thessaly, highlighting how local innovation, authentic products, and institutional partnerships can open new doors in the U.S. market. The event reaffirmed Hermes Expo’s role as a strategic hub for transatlantic business growth and as a platform promoting Greece’s image as a center of creativity, production, and innovation.
This mission was further strengthened by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with HELEXPO, Greece’s national exhibition organization, a partnership paving the way for joint trade missions, business delegations, and knowledge-exchange programs that deepen economic ties between Greece and the United States.
Hermes Business Conference: Inspiring Collaboration
A cornerstone of the Expo, the Hermes Business Conference draws over 200 business, civic, and community leaders each year. It provides a vibrant setting for learning, discussion, and collaboration among key figures in manufacturing, investment, finance, trade, and technology, offering valuable insights into emerging markets, investment trends, and cross-border opportunities.
A Night of Recognition and the Hellenic Spirit
The evening culminates with the Hermes Expo Awards Dinner, a highlight of celebration, gratitude, and reflection. Each year, this distinguished gathering honors individuals and organizations who have excelled in their professions, uplifted their communities, and given generously of themselves in the spirit of philanthropy.
More than an awards ceremony, it is a tribute to the enduring Hellenic spirit, to the values of integrity, perseverance, and service that guide our shared journey. Surrounded by friends, family, and fellow achievers, honorees are celebrated not only for their success, but for the light they bring to others, a light that continues to inspire future generations to lead with purpose, compassion, and pride in their heritage.
As Hermes Expo celebrates 35 years of achievement, innovation, and impact, it invites businesses, organizations, and professionals to be part of this milestone celebration, to connect, engage, and strengthen the partnerships that continue to shape the shared future of Greece and the United States.
Together, we honor a legacy of progress and look ahead to a future defined by collaboration, entrepreneurship, and friendship.
SAVE THE DATE
April 29, 2026
Grand Marquis, Old Bridge, New Jersey, USA
