Xenia Kourtoglou Keynote Speaker at Applause Summit 2026

This year’s Applause Summit took place on May 8th and 9th at the Pierce College Theater in Agia Paraskevi, attracting an impressive audience of young people, university students, and numerous business executives. The event featured distinguished speakers from Greece and abroad, offering a holistic approach to the important fields of communication and public speaking. As part of the summit, Focus Bari designed and conducted an exclusive nationwide survey exploring the communication culture of Greeks, as well as their attitudes toward public speaking and self-expression.

During her keynote presentation, Xenia Kourtoglou revealed and analyzed the survey’s remarkable findings, highlighting the critical importance of communication skills in today’s world. Her presentation also shed light on the current reality of communication in Greece, including vocabulary use, non-verbal behavior, and the key needs and pathways for improvement. The audience responded enthusiastically, sharing exceptionally positive feedback for both the speaker and Focus Bari.

See the full presentation here.