The Archimedes Technology Transfer and Innovation Unit of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens invite you to the event titled “From Ancient Wisdom to Future Innovation: The Role of the University of Athens”, organized as part of the Panathenea 2026 festival.
The event will take place on Thursday, May 28 2026, from 17:00 to 20:00, at the Athens University History Museum (5 Tholou Street, Plaka, 105 56 Athens).
The objective of the event is to highlight the role of the University of Athens as a meeting point between the timeless value of philosophical thought and the contemporary challenges of science, innovation, and artificial intelligence.
Through contributions from distinguished academics and experts, the event will showcase:
-the importance of critical thinking in today’s scientific and social landscape,
-the contribution of philosophy to decision-making and the understanding of emerging technologies,
-the role of the University of Athens as a pillar of innovation.
The event will also feature presentations of the activities of the Archimedes Unit, as well as selected spinoffs of the University of Athens, followed by a networking session with members of the academic and business communities.
The event is hosted in a venue of significant historical importance, connecting Athens’ intellectual heritage with the modern innovation ecosystem.
For more information and registration: https://luma.com/ntzunde1
