Athens: Democracy in the age of artificial intelligence
The dialogue continued at the National Historical Museum, Old Parliament Building, one of the most symbolically significant sites in the history of democracy, with two panels on AI, democratic governance, public trust and civic participation.
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.
Programme
Guests were welcomed with casual networking upon arrival, offering time to connect, mingle, and settle in. Light conversations, introductions, and photos took place as attendees registered and prepared for the discussions ahead.
The event featured two panel discussions exploring the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and democracy. Panellists examined how AI is reshaping our lives.
The first panel was moderated by Antonis Mavropoulos, with Niki Kerameus, Lars Rasmussen, Kostas Chalkias and Louis Loizou as panellists. The second panel was moderated by Mia Kollia, featuring Tetiana Revun, Georgios Dagkoulis and Stella Bompotsiari as speakers.
The networking session was held at SuiHub Athens, a five-minute walk from the National Historical Museum.
Speakers & moderators
The Athens session in pictures
With thanks to our 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, Minoas Publications and News 24/7.
