10th Student Literature Conference at the Zographeion Lyceum

Held in an atmosphere of emotion, remembrance, and creative dialogue, the 10th International Student Literature Conference, “Dido Sotiriou: The Asia Minor Woman,” took place in Constantinople from 11 to 15 March 2026, once again demonstrating the power of literature to unite places, generations, and lived experiences.

The conference, organised by the Zographeion Lyceum of Constantinople and the E. Mandoulides Schools of the Dukes Education group, under the auspices of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, brought together more than 400 students and educators from 34 schools across Greece, Cyprus, Constantinople, Imbros, Africa, and the United States. Participants had the opportunity to engage with distinguished figures from the fields of literature, journalism, and the arts, in a collective dialogue with the era and the profoundly human legacy of Dido Sotiriou.

The Conference offered students a valuable opportunity to express themselves, reflect critically, and approach literature as a living field of encounter with history, memory, and human experience. At the same time, they were given the chance to discover Constantinople, connect with its profound historical depth, and feel even closer to their roots and cultural heritage.

Participating Schools:

Participating schools included: 1st General Lyceum of Glyfada, 1st General Lyceum of Ilioupoli, 1st General Lyceum of Kifisia, 1st General Lyceum of Pallini “Pierre de Coubertin”, 2nd General Lyceum of Grevena, 2nd General Lyceum of Heraklion, Crete, 2nd General Lyceum of Larissa – Hippocrates, 4th General Lyceum of Alimos, 6th General Lyceum of Glyfada, Pierce – The American College of Greece (Junior High School), General Lyceum of Vathy Avlida, Sifnos Junior High School with Upper Secondary Classes “Nikolaos G. Promponas”, Avgoulea–Linardatou Schools, Vassiliadis Schools, Georgios Zoi Schools, Doukas School, E. Mandoulides Schools, Caesareia Schools, “Nea Paideia” Schools, “Synchroni Paideia” Schools, Greek Junior and Senior High School of Imbros, Greek Lyceum of Lubumbashi, Congo, St. Demetrios Greek-American School, Astoria, New York, USA, Franco-Hellenic School of Piraeus “Jeanne d’ Arc”, Zappeion Lyceum, Zographeion Lyceum, Athens College, Psychico College, Saint George Lyceum of Larnaca, Acropolis Lyceum, Pancyprian Gymnasium, Model General Lyceum of Varvakeios School, AXION Schools of Xanthi, and Saheti School, Johannesburg, South Africa.

DONATION OF THE NON-PROFIT CIVIL COMPANY AEGEAS

• Support for the International Student Literature Conference.