ReBrain Greece Attracts 1,400+ Attendees in NYC as 34 Top Greek Companies and Minister Kerameus Present New Career Opportunities

New York, NY — December 7, 2025 — A historic gathering unfolded at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, where more than 1,400 Greek professionals, students, scientists, entrepreneurs, and diaspora leaders came together for ReBrain Greece, an ambitious initiative by the Ministry of Labour & Social Security designed to reconnect global Greek talent with Greece’s rapidly transforming workforce landscape.

With attendees traveling from across North America, from Alaska to Texas, from California to Florida, and from major cities across Canada, the event marked one of the most significant Greek diaspora workforce engagements ever held outside Greece. The turnout spoke to a renewed appetite for connection, discovery, and the possibility of return.

A Transformative Vision for Greece’s Workforce

Minister of Labour & Social Security Niki Kerameus, who delivered the keynote address, set the tone with a message that resonated deeply across the room:

“The Greece of today has no resemblance to the Greece many of you left behind and the opportunities emerging in our country are stronger and more promising than ever before.”

Kerameus outlined the government’s dual mission through ReBrain Greece:

To demonstrate Greece’s economic and institutional transformation

To showcase the high-quality professional opportunities now available in sectors such as healthcare, research, technology, engineering, financial services, manufacturing, and energy

Her address reflected both optimism and sincerity, blending measurable national progress with the emotional bonds of Hellenism that transcend borders.

Greece’s Private Sector Takes Center Stage: 34 Leading Companies Recruit in New York

A cornerstone of the event was the participation of 34 of Greece’s top companies, a groundbreaking moment for direct engagement between Greece’s private sector and global Greek talent.

The companies present represented the backbone of Greece’s modern economy, including:

AKTOR, Alpha Bank, Alter Ego Media, Antenna Group, Athens Medical Group, AVAX, Cenergy Holdings, COSMOTE – Deutsche Telekom Group, Credibank, DEDDIE (HEDNO), DEI (Public Power Corporation), Deloitte, Ellinika Market, Eurobank, EUNICE Energy Group, EY, Hellenic Health Group (HHG), Hellenic Energy, IASO Group, Intrakat, Lambda Development, Metlen Energy & Metals, Motor Oil, National Bank of Greece, Papastratos (Philip Morris International), Pfizer, Piraeus Bank, QUALCO Group, Theon Group, TITAN Cement Group, TenX Software Engineers, among others.

Through scheduled interviews, one-on-one meetings, and company-led information sessions, employers offered, high-level career opportunities, relocation and hybrid work options, specialized roles in emerging sectors, research, technology, and innovation pathways, and direct access to senior recruiters and leadership teams.

Their collective presence sent a strong message that Greece is not only recovering, it is expanding, hiring, and actively seeking the experience and expertise of the diaspora.

A Speech Rooted in Heart, Data, and National Purpose

Minister Kerameus’ keynote blended heartfelt storytelling with clear evidence of national progress. She expressed deep gratitude to those who traveled hundreds of miles, acknowledging the personal sacrifices, time away from families, children, and demanding careers, made by attendees who sought to reconnect with Greece’s momentum.

She highlighted Greece’s remarkable economic turnaround:

Unemployment, once hovering at 17–18%, has fallen by 10 percentage points, now standing at 8.2% — one of the sharpest improvements among EU member states.

Her most emotional anecdote recalled a conversation with a young Greek woman living in Amsterdam.
The woman confided, “Everything is perfect for me here — why should I return?”
Kerameus replied:

“You can watch your country from afar and feel proud, or you can return and become part of its transformation.”

Months later, that young woman moved back to Greece, a moment Kerameus described as one of the most meaningful of her public service.

Diaspora Voices: Commitment, Expertise, and a Desire to Contribute

Throughout the event, diaspora professionals shared stories that echoed a common theme:
a desire to reconnect with Greece and contribute to its next chapter.

Greek physicians practicing in the U.S. expressed interest in advancing healthcare in Greece. Engineers, researchers, technologists, and entrepreneurs explored hybrid collaborations and cross-border innovation.

“We have friends here who are this close to returning,” one attendee said.
“After tonight, they just might.”

Kerameus responded warmly to such sentiments, reaffirming the government’s commitment to creating real pathways for Greeks abroad to return, collaborate, or contribute from wherever they are in the world.

A Turning Point for Greece’s Human Capital

Kerameus underscored a landmark shift supported by Eurostat data:

Over the past decade, 660,000 Greeks left the country

422,000 have already returned

And for the first time in many years, Greece’s migration balance is positive

This, she noted, is more than a statistic, it is a sign of renewed confidence, economic vitality, and national momentum. A Greece that once pushed talent outward is now drawing it home.

ReBrain Greece: More Than an Event — A Movement

ReBrain Greece was not merely a conference; it was a living expression of Greece’s new trajectory. With ministries, major employers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and diaspora communities united in one space, the event showcased a Greece that is modernizing, innovating, hiring, and re-engaging its global family.

For many attendees, the night offered something deeper than information, it offered possibility, belonging, and a renewed connection to home.

ReBrain Greece in New York signified a powerful truth:  Hellenism is global  and Greece’s future will be shaped by the brilliance of Greeks everywhere.