EUR/Athens Event Management services for the 250th anniversary of American Independence

The U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece is seeking event management services for the 250th anniversary of American Independence. The event will be held on July 2, 2026, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and will include a standing cocktail reception, live musical entertainment, tributes, and visual displays. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, materials, services, and facilities for the performance of the work, including venue rental, event management, audio-visual equipment rental and operation, and videography services. The contractor must also ensure that all logistical requirements and site-specific regulations are met to accommodate the full execution of the event program. Some key responsibilities include: • Providing event management services and staff • Coordinating planning, set-up, take-down/clean-up, and management of all third-party contractors • Working closely with Embassy representatives to plan and execute all services • Ensuring that all staff and services adhere to accessibility rules and standards for people with disabilities • Providing audio-visual equipment and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the event space • Staging and managing performances and programs • Providing decoration and graphic design services • Creating audio/visual products documenting the event • Providing medical care and first aid • Ensuring security measures are in place.