Hellenic Bankers Association 31 gala at Drapers Hall

As summer draws to a close, we look back on an evening that brought the HBA UK global community together in one of London's most historic settings.

The sold-out 31st HBA UK Annual Gala welcomed more than 200 guests from banking, investment, insurance, law, business and the wider professional community to Drapers' Hall in the City of London.

With guests joining from the UK, Greece, Cyprus, the UAE and beyond, the evening reflected the breadth and diversity of the HBA UK network, bringing together leaders, decision-makers, emerging voices and longstanding friends across generations and borders.

More Than a Celebration

More than an annual celebration, the HBA UK Gala has become an important meeting point for the Greek and Cypriot professional communities in London and beyond - a place to reconnect, build relationships and exchange ideas at the intersection of global finance and Hellenic identity.

Now in its 31st year, the Gala represents a tradition that has continued to evolve while remaining rooted in the values that have shaped HBA UK throughout its history: **excellence**, **unity** and **continuity**.

The setting of Drapers' Hall provided a fitting backdrop. One of the City of London's historic livery halls, its distinctive character and heritage complemented an evening centred on longstanding relationships, professional excellence and the continuing evolution of the Hellenic financial community.

A Community Across Generations and Borders

The strength of the Gala lies ultimately not in the setting, but in the people who come together.

The evening brought together established leaders and emerging professionals, longstanding members and new connections, reflecting the breadth of a community whose professional links extend across London, Greece, Cyprus, the UAE and the wider international financial landscape.

For HBA UK, this continuity matters. A professional community is strengthened not only by the expertise within it, but by the relationships that connect its members across generations and by the opportunities created for those who will shape its future.

The 31st Gala was a fitting reflection of that journey: a community with a shared history, strong professional relationships and a shared ambition for the future.

Continuing the Tradition

For more than three decades, the HBA UK Gala has provided an opportunity for the Association's wider community to come together, celebrate its achievements and look ahead.

The 31st Gala continued that tradition - bringing together people and perspectives from across the Hellenic professional and financial community while reinforcing London's enduring role as a meeting point between global finance and Hellenic identity.

HBA UK extends its sincere thanks to everyone who joined us and contributed to the spirit of the 31st Gala.

We are also grateful to our Grande Sponsor, Howden Hellas, and our Gold Sponsors, Euroxx Securities, Lambadarios Law Firm and Snappi, for their commitment to excellence and the advancement of the global Hellenic communities.