AI & Democracy in Athens

AI & Democracy Forum in Athens

Hellenic Tech Network | AI & Democracy in Athens

Event Overview

Democracy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

National Historical Museum – Old Parliament Building, Athens
19 Feb 2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Event Type Panel Discussion
Format In - Person

About the Event

The AI & Democracy Forum took place in Athens, the city where democracy was born. More than two millennia ago, this was the place where the radical idea first emerged that citizens should have a voice in how they are governed.

At a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping institutions, public discourse, and power itself, the Forum convened in Athens to reflect on whether and how democratic values can endure and evolve in the age of intelligent systems.

Building on the AI & Democracy dialogue launched in London, the Athens Forum brought together leaders from technology, public policy, media, and civil society to explore how AI is transforming democratic governance, public trust, and civic participation, grounded in history, yet firmly focused on the future.

Speakers & Moderators

Minister of Labour and Social Security , Hellenic Republic

Google Maps & Panathenea Co-Founder

Co-Founder and Chief Cryptographer , Mysten Labs

Founder & CEO , Pathbuddy

Member of the UNEP IETC Advisory Board, Member of the NTUA Administrative Board, CEO D-Waste

Founder & CEO, MA ICT in Education , The Greek Online School

Program Manager , Google DeepMind

Journalist, Writer, News 247 Senior Editor , News 247

Product Programme Manager, HTN Robotics Expert

Programme Structure

1
6:00-6:30pm

Guest Arrival & Registration

Guests were welcomed with casual networking upon arrival, offering time to connect, mingle, and settle in. Light conversations, introductions, and…
2
6:30-8:45

Panel Discussion

The event featured two panel discussions exploring the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and democracy. Panelists examined how AI is…
3
9:00-10:30

Networking Session

The networking session was held in Athens at SuiHub Athens, conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the Old National…

Event Moments

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Support & Partners

The event was run under the auspices of the Secretariat General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and with the sponsorship of SuiHub Athens, The Greek Online School, and Minoas Publications.