"The world, both small and great" Conference Center of N.C.S.R. "Demokritos" - December 6, 7, & 8.

1st Student Conference From Myth to Space – International Network of Education for Sustainability

The International Network of Education for Sustainability invites you to the 1st Student Conference, titled “The World, Both Small and Great!”, offering an engaging journey from ancient myths to cutting-edge space exploration. Organized by the Primary Education Departments of B’ Athens and Cyclades in collaboration with leading organizations such as the National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos,” the World Human Forum, and the Hellenic Space Center, the event will take place at the “Demokritos” Conference Center in Agia Paraskevi, Greece, on December 6-8, 2024.

For a more sustainable and creative future!

  • Participants:
    • 6,000 students from 140 kindergartens and primary schools across Greece and abroad.
    • Collaboration between students, writers, artists, scientists, and educators.
  • Themes: Technology, space exploration, culture, arts, nature, and humanity.
  • Activities:
    • Interactive student projects, workshops, games, and hands-on activities on topics like climate change, AI, and sustainable development.
    • Students connect virtually with peers and researchers, proposing innovative solutions to contemporary issues.

Notable Guest Speakers:

  • Stamatios Krimigis: President of the Academy of Athens.
  • Vassilis Lambrinoudakis: Professor Emeritus of Archaeology.
  • Alexandra Mitsotaki: President of the World Human Forum.
  • Emmanuel Plionis: Director of the National Observatory of Athens.
  • Adrianos Golemis: Astronaut candidate and physician.
  • Adrianos Botsios: Creator of the robot “NIKI.”
The World Human Forum adds a creative touch to the conference by organizing exciting activities that will captivate both children and adults attention.
  • arTogether: Sharing thoughts and impressions from the conference on a giant collective art board.
  • Design4Change: Actions by children, for children, showcasing the power of “I CAN” for a better world.
  • Green Tales: An interactive workshop creating nature-inspired stories with images, sounds, and words, in collaboration with the International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation (https://greentales.eu).
  • Game with the Delphic Cube: Promotes teamwork based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Robot “NIKI”: Discusses artificial intelligence and sustainable energy.
  • “An Adventure in the Periodic Table”: Engage in a board game or watch impressive experiments with “Mr. Chem” to uncover the secrets of chemistry.
  • “Wind and Water”: Weather phenomena brought to life through experiments and modern applications. Learn the mysteries of weather with scientists from the National Observatory of Athens!
  • “Artemis Unbound”: A reading workshop fostering a love for literature.

The three-day event concludes with a festive concert by the Domna Samiou Choir, celebrating traditional music and reminding us of our deep connection to nature.

For more details on the program, click here.

The 1st Student Conference aspires to become an annual platform for the exchange of ideas and solutions on crucial sustainability issues among students of all educational levels.

Access and Format:

  • Hybrid Event: In-person and online participation via the conference’s YouTube channel: Myth2Space.
  • Schedule:
    • December 6: Organized student visits.
    • December 7-8: Open to the public (priority registration required for ages 6-12).

The conference aspires to become an annual platform for exchanging ideas and fostering sustainable solutions among students worldwide.