The Hellenic Bankers Association UK warmly invites its members to the HBA UK Christmas event 2025.

This year’s event brings together festive networking and thoughtful dialogue, featuring a conversation with Alex Patelis, author of the newly published "Greece’s comeback: How a nation regained credibility" (Papadopoulos Publishing).

In a fireside-style discussion with HBA UK Chairman Xenofon Zacharoudis, Alex Patelis will reflect on the central themes of his work — the strategy behind the comeback, a technocrat in public service, Greece’s economic narrative, and the country’s evolving strategic role in a changing world. The discussion will be held in Greek, in keeping with the language of the book.

The members-only evening will take place at the intimate and elegant L’Oscar Boutique Hotel, London. Following the discussion, members will enjoy a festive reception with complimentary Christmas drinks, canapés and bowl food — a moment to connect informally with the speaker and fellow members as we close the year.

Event details:

📅 Tuesday, 2 December 2025

🕡 Doors open 18:30

📍 L’Oscar Boutique Hotel, London, WC1B 4AA

📧 To secure your place, please express your interest at rsvp@hellenicbankers.org.uk