Dr. Spaenle gave an eloquent speech on the philhellenic movement in Bavaria during the years of the Greek Revolution, a topic which was the subject of his doctoral thesis. Prof. Dr. Murken referred to monuments and objects in Greece and Germany that are elements of the historical memory of Otto's reign, while Mrs. Förth presented exhibits from the Museum's rich collection. Professor Diamantopoulou spoke about the foundation and history of the German-Greek Society in Munich, while the event was concluded by a speech by MEP Hahn, who spoke of the need for cooperation between the states of Europe in order to preserve in the EU freedom and democracy, which are currently threatened by Russian expansionism.

The speakers were introduced by the lawyer and secretary of AHEPA Munich, Mr. Christos Perperidis, while greetings to the participants were given by the historian and president of AHEPA Munich, Mr. Christos Kafasis, the Consul General of Greece in Munich, Mr. Konstantinos Kodellas, the Mayor of Ottobrunn, Mr. Thomas Loderer and AHEPA's Supreme President, Mr. Savas Tsivicos. Finally, the event was greeted by a written message from the Member of Hellenic Parliament and Chairman of the Standing Committee for Hellenism in the Diaspora, Mr. Filippos Fortomas.

At the end of the event and as part of the customary offer of gifts to the participants, the President of AHEPA Munich presented the King-Otto-Museum with a rare edition of the works of Friedrich Thiersch, whose name bears the local chapter of AHEPA. Finally, on behalf of the chapter's Board, its Vice-President, Mr Manolis Kugiumutzis, presented Mr Hahn, who is also President of the Foundation ''Lebenshilfe München'', with a cheque for a donation of 1000 euros to this charity.

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