June 15, 2026
The Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications (IIT) at NCSR Demokritos co-organises and participates in The Lyceum Project 2026, which will take place on 19–20 June 2026 at the Athens Conservatoire. The event, organised by NCSR Demokritos and the , will bring together leading scholars, practitioners, policymakers, artists, and citizens to explore this year’s theme: “Entangled Intelligence: Animate. Ancestral. Artificial.”
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Organised by NCSR Demokritos and the World Human Forum, in cooperation with the Special Secretariat of Foresight of the Presidency of the Government of the Hellenic Republic, and in affiliation with The Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece – Harvard University, The Lyceum Project 2026 is hosted by the Athens Conservatoire with the primary support of the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA).
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence, the Region of Attica, and the National Commission for Bioethics & Technoethics, the initiative brings together leading thinkers from academia, policy, technology, the arts, and civil society to explore this year’s central question:
How might Artificial Intelligence entangle with Ancestral and Animate Intelligence to co-create a life-affirming civilisation?
Through an interdisciplinary dialogue, the event will explore the interconnected and co-evolving relationship between Animate Intelligence, Ancestral Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence, fostering critical discussions on the future of humanity and technology.
Researchers from IIT continue to play an active role in both the organisation and the scientific programme of the initiative, contributing their expertise on trustworthy AI, ethics, digital citizenship, and the societal impact of emerging technologies.
The programme features distinguished speakers from leading universities and organisations worldwide and includes discussions spanning philosophy, sustainability, education, technology governance, and the future development of AI.
Participation is free of charge upon registration.
Event details
📅 Friday, 19 June 2026 | 16:00–21:00
📅 Saturday, 20 June 2026 | 09:00–21:15
📍 Athens Conservatoire, Athens
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In synergy with: National Museum of Natural History Goulandris
Founding academic partner: </span style=”font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400;”>Institute of Ethics in AI, University of Oxford
Academic Partners: Athens Columbia Global Center, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens & NKUA’s Applied Philosophy Research Lab, University of Patras & School of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Patras, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, École normale supérieure, Inclusive AI Lab
Supporters: Global Canopy, Hellenic Artificial Intelligence Society (EETN), British Council, Byzantine and Christian Museum
Sponsors: </spanstyle=”font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400;”> Google | Microsoft, COSMOTE TELEKOM | Endeavor, Ubitech, PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION S.A.
Official Airline Partner: Aegean
Media Sponsors: </spanstyle=”font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400;”> ERT, ERT Cosmos 93.6, Trito Programma, Ert News 105.8,Ert World, Κathimerini, Orthos Logos