NEWSLETTER // 16 // Bringing the Community Together |
NEWSLETTER // 16 // Bringing the Community Together |
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Athena Forum 2024: Inventing the Future
With an impressive turnout of over 500 attendees, the Athena Forum 2024 took place on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the Cultural Center of the Benaki Museum, leaving the best of impressions! |
Athena Forum 2024: Inventing the Future
With an impressive turnout of over 500 attendees, the Athena Forum 2024 took place on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the Cultural Center of the Benaki Museum, leaving the best of impressions! |
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Athena Activity Report
The report highlights the significant developments and achievements of the Center, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to research and innovation in the fields of Information and Communication Technologies. |
Athena Activity Report
The report highlights the significant developments and achievements of the Center, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to research and innovation in the fields of Information and Communication Technologies. |
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| Pharos:
The Greek AI Factory |
Pharos:
The Greek AI Factory |
The Ministry of Digital Governance's proposal, titled “Pharos - The Greek AI Factory for Accelerating AI Innovation” has been approved as part of the European AI Factories Initiative under the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. The Athena Research Center is one of the partners of the consortium... |
The Ministry of Digital Governance's proposal, titled “Pharos - The Greek AI Factory for Accelerating AI Innovation” has been approved as part of the European AI Factories Initiative under the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. The Athena Research Center is one of the partners of the consortium... |
| | The President of Athena in Kathimerini |
The President of Athena in Kathimerini |
Focusing on developments in AI and Technology, Professor Ioannis Emiris discussed his academic journey as well as a series of impactful achievements at Athena, highlighting the Center's dynamic growth in recent years... |
Focusing on developments in AI and Technology, Professor Ioannis Emiris discussed his academic journey as well as a series of impactful achievements at Athena, highlighting the Center's dynamic growth in recent years... |
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| Athena in the Greek Research Centers’ Delegation to China |
Athena in the Greek Research Centers’ Delegation to China |
Scientists from Athena Research Center, FORTH, and Demokritos visited China to enhance cooperation in research fields of mutual interest... |
Scientists from Athena Research Center, FORTH, and Demokritos visited China to enhance cooperation in research fields of mutual interest... |
| | Participation at COP29 in Baku |
Participation at COP29 in Baku |
The Sustainable Development Unit of Athena was present in COP29, actively participating in this key milestone in global efforts to tackle the climate crisis... |
The Sustainable Development Unit of Athena was present in COP29, actively participating in this key milestone in global efforts to tackle the climate crisis... |
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| Memorandum of Understanding with The Smile of the Child |
Memorandum of Understanding with The Smile of the Child |
The Memorandum establishes a long-term partnership aiming to improve children's quality of life, raise awareness, and educate them about their rights... |
The Memorandum establishes a long-term partnership aiming to improve children's quality of life, raise awareness, and educate them about their rights... |
| | National Artificial Intelligence Competition |
National Artificial Intelligence Competition |
The preliminary phase of the competition, organized by Archimedes Unit of Athena Research Center and focusing on student registrations, runs until March 5... |
The preliminary phase of the competition, organized by Archimedes Unit of Athena Research Center and focusing on student registrations, runs until March 5... |
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| Chrysostomos Stylios at the Greek Parliament |
Chrysostomos Stylios at the Greek Parliament |
Prof. Chrysostomos Stylios, Director of ISI at Athena, addresses Special Permanent Committee on Research & Technology of the Hellenic Parliament on the challenges and opportunities of technology transfer from research to society... |
Prof. Chrysostomos Stylios, Director of ISI at Athena, addresses Special Permanent Committee on Research & Technology of the Hellenic Parliament on the challenges and opportunities of technology transfer from research to society... |
| | Evangelos Papadopoulos in Athens Voice
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Evangelos Papadopoulos in Athens Voice
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The preliminary phase of the competition, organized by Archimedes Unit of Athena Research Center and focusing on student registrations, runs until March 5... |
The preliminary phase of the competition, organized by Archimedes Unit of Athena Research Center and focusing on student registrations, runs until March 5... |
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| Hackathon - Youth Connect | Tech for Humanity |
Hackathon - Youth Connect | Tech for Humanity |
Athena collaborated with the British Council to successfully host the Hackathon that empowered young people with the knowledge and skills to envision a world where technology drives positive change. |
Athena collaborated with the British Council to successfully host the Hackathon that empowered young people with the knowledge and skills to envision a world where technology drives positive change. |
| | Athena Organized the Student Competition BEBRAS® GR |
Athena Organized the Student Competition BEBRAS® GR |
The goal of the competition was to encourage students, in collaboration with their teacher-coordinators, to explore the fascinating world of Computational Thinking and familiarize themselves with concepts and practices in Informatics through problem-solving. |
The goal of the competition was to encourage students, in collaboration with their teacher-coordinators, to explore the fascinating world of Computational Thinking and familiarize themselves with concepts and practices in Informatics through problem-solving. |
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| Athena Research Center Participates in the Kastellorizo Puzzle Festival 2024 |
Athena Research Center Participates in the Kastellorizo Puzzle Festival 2024 |
Vasilis Katsouros, director of ILSP, presented on the impact of generative AI in transforming education. The event, blending science with art, featured various workshops and exhibitions... |
Vasilis Katsouros, director of ILSP, presented on the impact of generative AI in transforming education. The event, blending science with art, featured various workshops and exhibitions... |
| | Athena at the 1st annual METEX conference |
Athena at the 1st annual METEX conference |
The goal of the conference was to enable technology transfer professionals from Greece and abroad to exchange experiences and insights on issues faced by Technology Transfer Offices... |
The goal of the conference was to enable technology transfer professionals from Greece and abroad to exchange experiences and insights on issues faced by Technology Transfer Offices... |
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| Technical Launch of the EOSC EU Node |
Technical Launch of the EOSC EU Node |
On October 10, 2024, the European Commission hosted the technical launch of the EOSC EU Node in Brussels, marking a significant step forward for Open Science in Europe. Athena is proud to be at the forefront of this flagship effort, coordinating and driving this transformative initiative that advances Open Science... |
On October 10, 2024, the European Commission hosted the technical launch of the EOSC EU Node in Brussels, marking a significant step forward for Open Science in Europe. Athena is proud to be at the forefront of this flagship effort, coordinating and driving this transformative initiative that advances Open Science... |
| | Α Captivating Journey Through Time and Local History |
Α Captivating Journey Through Time and Local History |
The workshop "Echoes" held on November 6, 2024, provided a unique experience by blending modern technologies with the authentic sounds and rhythms of daily life in the old, multicultural Xanthi... |
The workshop "Echoes" held on November 6, 2024, provided a unique experience by blending modern technologies with the authentic sounds and rhythms of daily life in the old, multicultural Xanthi... |
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| Future of Database Programming Contest |
Future of Database Programming Contest |
The first programming contest for databases, organized by the Athena Research Center with the support of Huawei... |
The first programming contest for databases, organized by the Athena Research Center with the support of Huawei... |
| | 3rd Open Science Symposium in Greece |
3rd Open Science Symposium in Greece |
The 3rd Open Science Symposium in Greece was held with great success on December 10-11, 2024, with the participation of Athena... |
The 3rd Open Science Symposium in Greece was held with great success on December 10-11, 2024, with the participation of Athena... |
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| | | TEXTaiLES’ mission is to employ AI, 3D digitization, IoT, Edge Computing, Robotics and Digital Twins technologies to capture and visualise the visible and non visible characteristics of textiles important as Cultural Heritage. |
TEXTaiLES’ mission is to employ AI, 3D digitization, IoT, Edge Computing, Robotics and Digital Twins technologies to capture and visualise the visible and non visible characteristics of textiles important as Cultural Heritage. |
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| | | Athena Welcomes a New Researcher to Its Family |
Athena Welcomes a New Researcher to Its Family |
Thanasis Vergoulis was recently elected and assumed his duties as Principal Researcher at Athena. Thanasis he will focus on the field of Data Science: Algorithms, Systems, and Visualization Tools. |
Thanasis Vergoulis was recently elected and assumed his duties as Principal Researcher at Athena. Thanasis he will focus on the field of Data Science: Algorithms, Systems, and Visualization Tools. |
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| | | Athena Forum 2024 - Highlights |
Athena Forum 2024 - Highlights |
The Athena Forum2024 brought together distinguished leaders from the research and business ecosystem, representatives from the state, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of technology, innovation, and sustainability. |
The Athena Forum2024 brought together distinguished leaders from the research and business ecosystem, representatives from the state, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of technology, innovation, and sustainability. |
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| | | The President of Athena on Naftemporiki |
The President of Athena on Naftemporiki |
Professor Ioannis Emiris discussed in detail the technologies developed by Athena and the high-level research and scientific talent capable of contributing to the digital transformation underway in the country. |
Professor Ioannis Emiris discussed in detail the technologies developed by Athena and the high-level research and scientific talent capable of contributing to the digital transformation underway in the country. |
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| | | Professor Phoebe Koundouri on Naftemporiki Environmental News
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Professor Phoebe Koundouri on Naftemporiki Environmental News
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Professor Phoebe Koundouri spoke on Naftemporiki Environmental News, providing insights on the outcomes of COP29, the ongoing climate crisis, and its economic impacts. |
Professor Phoebe Koundouri spoke on Naftemporiki Environmental News, providing insights on the outcomes of COP29, the ongoing climate crisis, and its economic impacts. |
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| | | Revival of the Old Town of Xanthi |
Revival of the Old Town of Xanthi |
Dr. Despina Tsiafaki, Research Director at ILSP of the Athena Research Center, and Dr. Natasha Michailidou, Collaborating Researcher at the ILSP, of Athena, spoke on the news program "Perimeter" on ERT3. |
Dr. Despina Tsiafaki, Research Director at ILSP of the Athena Research Center, and Dr. Natasha Michailidou, Collaborating Researcher at the ILSP, of Athena, spoke on the news program "Perimeter" on ERT3. |
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| Athens, Greece, 11 & 12 April 2025Vasilis Katsouros, Director of the ILSP at Athena, will talk about "Enabling students, empowering teachers: transforming education with the power of generative AI".
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Athens, Greece, 11 & 12 April 2025Vasilis Katsouros, Director of the ILSP at Athena, will talk about "Enabling students, empowering teachers: transforming education with the power of generative AI".
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| Digital Horizons: Embracing heritage in an evolving world |
Digital Horizons: Embracing heritage in an evolving world |
Athens, Greece, 5 - 9 May 2025CAA is an international organisation bringing together archaeologists, mathematicians and computer scientists. Its aims are to encourage communication between these disciplines, to provide a survey of present work in the field and to stimulate discussion and future progress. |
Athens, Greece, 5 - 9 May 2025CAA is an international organisation bringing together archaeologists, mathematicians and computer scientists. Its aims are to encourage communication between these disciplines, to provide a survey of present work in the field and to stimulate discussion and future progress. |
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Athena Research Centre, Aigialias & Chalepa, 15125, Marousi, Greece
Tel: +30 210 6875300, e-mail: info@athenarc.gr |
Athena Research Centre, Aigialias & Chalepa, 15125, Marousi, Greece
Tel: +30 210 6875300, e-mail: info@athenarc.gr |
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