AFEA Congress earned the Silver Award at the Event Awards 2025 for the key role at the FIRST Global Challenge 2024, empowering global engagement and participation
On Friday 24 January 2025, AFEA Congress was recognised with the Silver Award in the Sports Events Category at the prestigious Event Awards 2025, organised by Boussias. This recognition highlights our company’s pivotal role as Local Event Partner of the FIRST Global Challenge 2024.
This marks the second recognition for AFEA Congress for organising #FGC24, reaffirming our dedication to delivering world-class events that inspire innovation, foster collaboration and advance global dialogue on critical issues. The award ceremony took place at the InterContinental Athenaeum Athens.
The award was accepted alongside members of the Bid and Host Organising Committee, including Mellon Lab, an educational organisation specializing in STEM, robotics and programming, represented by the CEO Chryssoula Koniakou, and the Hellenic Ministry of Digital Governance, represented by the Deputy Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis, whose guidance and support were instrumental throughout this journey.
AFEA Congress was further represented at the ceremony by CEO Sissy Lignou, who also had the privilege of serving on the judging committee of the event. Additionally, in her capacity as President of HAPCO & DES, she delivered a welcoming address, underlining the national association’s ongoing commitment to excellence in the industry.
Recognition is due to BOUSSIAS Events for organising an exceptional awards ceremony that highlights excellence in the events industry. This achievement not only celebrates outstanding contributions but also highlights Greece’s capacity to host world-class events. It further reinforces the commitment to advancing impactful global initiatives and shaping the future of international event management.
The FIRST Global Challenge 2024, held at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Athens, was an extraordinary gathering that united participants from 193 countries under the theme ‘Feeding the Future’. This landmark event showcased the ingenuity of young minds working to address critical challenges in food systems, energy, and water through robotics and technology. It was a testament to the power of innovation and global collaboration in tackling pressing world issues.
The success of FIRST Global Challenge 2024 was made possible through the collaboration and trust by FIRST Global, Mellon Lab and the Ministry of Digital Governance, whose shared vision played a crucial role in bringing this event to life. Their leadership was instrumental in ensuring a remarkable and impactful experience for all participants.
