The Lyceum Project 2025 | Children in the Age of AI

The Lyceum Project 2025 – Children in the Age of AI

Date: June 20, 2025

Location: Athens Conservatoire, Greece

How can we empower children, tomorrow’s citizens, to flourish in the age of AI?

A new generation is raised with AI, and, possibly, by AI. This new reality makes it imperative to recognise significant new opportunities but also address crucial challenges.

The Lyceum Project is a multidisciplinary initiative where Philosophy meets AI, bringing together academics, practitioners, policy makers, artists and civil society. Set in the cradle of philosophy, next to Aristotle’s ancient Lyceum, The Lyceum Project connects philosophy to AI and, explores ideas and actions to ensure technology promotes ecological balance and human flourishing. This year, it places childhood and AI at the epicenter of public debate.

Join us to explore the opportunities, challenges, and responsibilities of living with AI.

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Morning Session (11:00–14:30) This session discusses topics related to: AI Governance: What are our ethical and legal obligations to future generations in the context of AI development and implementation? AI and Education: How do we teach parents, teachers and children about human nature and the alignment of AI with it? Speakers: Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Baroness Biban Kidron, Dr. Ing. Konstantinos Karachalios, Prof. Wayne Holmes, Mr. Juraj Čorba, Mr. Alpesh Shah, Prof. Κarakatsani Despoina, Dr Giorgos Kosteletos, Prof. Zoe Gavriilidou, Asst. Prof. Spyridon Doukakis, Mr. Christos Skarkos The panel of AI and Education will be in Greek. Location: Amphitheatre Ioannis Despotopoulos	Registrations period has ended.
Young Scholars' Session (15:30–17:30) Five young scholars (PhD students or those within 7 years of their PhD), coming from diverse fields (social sciences, humanities, education, computer science, AI ethics, and art), share their insights, ideas, and reflections on this year’s theme. Location: Arts Lounge	Registrations period has ended.
Evening Session (18:30 - 20:30) This session discusses topics related to: Age-appropriate AI Design and Human Nature: How can we design AI systems for children in a way that safeguards their privacy, their capacity to cultivate their agency and their development towards becoming responsible democratic citizens? How can we empower children, tomorrow’s citizens, to flourish in the age of AI? Additionally a presentation of the Philosophy Hub in Aristotle’s Lyceum, an initiative launched by the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, the World Human Forum, Foster+Partners and funded by Region of Attica and the Ministry of Culture. Speakers: Prof John Tassioulas, Prof. Anastasia Giannakidou, Prof. Panagiotis Pantazakos, Dr. Mhairi Aitken, Dr. Sergio Imparato, Asst. Prof. David Bickham, Dr. Jun Zhao, Ms Liz Thomas, Mr Nikos Chardalias, Ms Alexandra Μitsotaki, Ms Antoinette Nassopoulos-Erickson, Dr Vangelis Karkaletsis. Location: Amphitheatre Ioannis Despotopoulos	Registrations period has ended.
Midnight Session Midnight - Aristotle Lyceum Experiencing the spirit of the place The day will conclude with an evening, interdisciplinary performance at Aristotle's Lyceum, inspired by the topics discussed during the day. The Athens Conservatoire dance students, collaborating with Contemporary Music Research Center musicians, will offer a vibrant close to an intellectually stimulating day.	Registrations period has ended.

When?

Friday, June 20, 2025 10:30 AM

Where?

Athens Conservatoire
Vasileos Georgiou B' 17-19
10675 Athens
Central Sector of Athens, Greece

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