2nd Student Conference: From Mythology to Space
“Kids talk with the Stars”
16 & 17 January 2026
Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall
They created escape rooms and models, went out into nature for environmental activities and looked up to discover the stars, wrote poems and songs, and made use of modern technologies and software. They investigated, collaborated without exclusions, learned, and had fun!
During the 2024–2025 school year, 15,000 pupils from 590 classes in nursery, primary and secondary schools in Greece and abroad took part in the International Sustainability Education Network “From Mythology to Space – Myth2space”. On 16 and 17 January 2026, they will come to Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall for the 2nd Student Conference “From Mythology to Space”, titled this year “Kids talk with the Stars”, to share their projects for a better future.
The conference is organised by the International Sustainability Education Network “From Mythology to Space – Myth2space” and the World Human Forum, in collaboration with the Hellenic Space Center, the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, the Philekpaideftiki Etaireia (Arsakeia – Tositseia Schools), Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall, and the National Museum of Natural History Goulandris.
The International Sustainability Education Network “From Mythology to Space – Myth2space” is coordinated by the Directorate of Primary Education of B΄ Athens and the Directorate of Primary Education of the Cyclades.
The conference is supported by a donation from Raycap S.A.
2nd Student Conference “From Mythology to Space” at Megaron
A great celebration by children, for children, the conference gives pupils the floor to present the work and collaborations carried out in the Network’s second year of operation. The two-day event includes student presentations (in person or online), talks by distinguished figures in scientific research, culture and the environment, experiential workshops and performances. At the closing ceremony, the German-Greek pianist and co-founder of the Molyvos International Music Festival, Danae Dörken, will perform together with student music ensembles. Admission is free, with entry passes.
Discover the Myth2Space Network at: https://mythtospace.sites.sch.gr/
More about the Myth2Space Network
Drawing on ALPHA MISSION – ΔELOS, NASA’s Artemis mission and its connection to Greek culture, the Network applies the SHTEAM methodology (STEM + Humanities, Arts), cultivating skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, computational thinking and holistic understanding of concepts. It also highlights the importance of belonging to a school community where every member can participate equally.
Each week, pupils from the regions meet online with peers from urban centres. Through play, crafts and inspired activities, these schools learn and innovate. They create new, modern ways of organising themselves and show us how everyone can contribute to the Environment, the Economy, Culture and Sustainability.
During its second year of operation (2024–2025), the Network included:
- 391 schools in Greece and abroad
- Around 600 educators
- 15,000 pupils
- 152 nursery schools, 163 primary schools, 45 lower-secondary schools and 31 upper-secondary schools
Today, the Network includes 25,000 pupils from 850 classes across primary and secondary education. With the enthusiastic support and active involvement of the educational community, Myth2Space is opening channels for communication and knowledge, guiding the way towards the future of education.
Myth2Space Network: Focus areas and innovative activities
The Network’s themes are based on the three key dimensions of the space mission – humanistic, environmental and scientific – linked to the four pillars of Sustainable Development (Environment, Economy, Health Promotion, Culture).
Last school year, students explored a wide range of topics, including:
- Space & Mythology: Space and life on other planets, astronomy and space travel, myths associated with space, planets and constellations.
- Science & STEM: Physical sciences, light, experiments, women in science.
- Environment & Sustainability: Climate change, the environment, water (quality and sufficiency), biodiversity, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
- Society & Culture: Ecological awareness and physical health, nutrition, and the study of topics inspired by literary works.
