The event “From Ancient Wisdom to Future Innovation: The Role of the University of Athens”, organized within Panathenea 2026, explores the enduring relevance of philosophical thinking and its intersection with modern innovation. Hosted by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the event brings together academics and experts to examine how critical thinking—rooted in classical philosophy—continues to shape contemporary science, decision-making, and the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence. It also highlights the University’s role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, featuring presentations from its technology transfer unit and emerging spinoffs. Set in the historic Athens University History Museum, the event connects Greece’s intellectual heritage with its future innovation landscape.
Speakers
Aristeidis Samitas, Vice Rector of Finance and Development, NKUA
George Politis, Professor of Social Philosophy, NKUA
Ioannis Kalogerakos, Professor of Ancient Greek Philosophy, NKUA
Dr. Alkis Gounaris, NKUA, Member of the AI National Commission for Bioethics and Technoethics
Dimitrios Thomakos, Professor in Applied Econometrics & Head of Department of Business Administration, NKUA
THE ATHENS UNIVERSITY MUSEUM
