The 3rd International Symposium on a New Elefsina was completed with great success after a three -day three -day discussions and inspirational speeches, which start for new beginnings. On the subject of “re -re -emerging the world”, this year’s event explored how ancient wisdom, art, science and collective imagination can help us restore meaning, connection and care in our lives and our societies.
55 speakers, 16 discussions and central speeches, 4 workshops, 4 artistic events, 3 days – a symposium that opened new thought horizons. From 25 to 27 September 2025, the old Elefsina olive mill hosted “not a conference, but a meeting of people with common values ​​and goals,” as Alexandra Mitsotakis, co -founder and president of the World Human Forum, typically said. A gathering of thinkers, artists, scientists and active citizens from all over the world – who share the belief that such ventures must lead from vision to practice. From citizens’ initiatives to renowned academics, from internationally recognized artists to leading scientists, and from local Eleusis organizations to global educational programs from India and Africa – the Symposium bridged the theory with practice.
We returned to the land of the Eleusinian Mysteries-where the inner transformation and the search for self-knowledge were once cultivated-to co-create a modern narrative of unity, reconnection and hope. The Symposium not only offered a space for reflection, but it was also the starting point of the idea for exploring the possibility of recognizing Eleusinian mysteries as UNESCO’s cultural heritage of humanity.
Issues and speakers
Issues explored at the 3rd International Symposium on a New Eleusis:
- The future of Eleusis
- Art as a means of healing
- New approaches to the economy through social impact investment, circular economy and inspired by nature
- Re-recovering neighborhoods through noun, out-of
- Re -eating our relationship with diet
- Democracy as a common vision
- Children as a dream tank of mankind
- The transformation of work to re -re -re -reign the world
- The role of psychedelic in consciousness and treatment
The list of speakers and participants included, among other things,:
Franz X. Vollenweider, Antonia Trichopoulou, Christina Mercouri, Hélène Landemore, Lex Paulson, Ruth Defries, Daniel A. Barber, Maria Loizidou, Gary A. Bolles, Gina Belafonte, Emmanouil I. Corazza, Nikola Yatromanolakis, Nikos Tsuhlo, Phil Cousineau, Kostis Clenlen, Stefanos Gandolfo, Jehangir Mehta, Maria Lois, Spyros Doukakis, Marlis Petersen, Pavlos Kavouras and many more.
The artistic events of the Symposium were warmly accepted, culminating in the sold-out show “Holy Trails-From the Mysteries of Eleusis to the Byzantine Psalmodes and the tradition of Mevlevi Dervishes” held in the archaeological site of Eleusis. A unique production, with the participation of the rotating Dervishes of Constantinople, the Byzantine Dance of the Constantinople Music Association of Musicians, the master of the Lyra Socrates Sinopoulos and the renowned director Athens.
Toward a promising future for Eleusis
An important idea was deposited at the Symposium Session. Alexandra Mitsotakis emphasized the need for strong synergies that will support the next day of the city. In the trigger of an idea of ​​a peer professor at the EKPA Pavlos Kavouras, he proposed to explore the possibility of recognizing Eleusinian Mysteries as UNESCO’s cultural heritage of humanity.
In her presentation at the Symposium, Christina Mercouri, director of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Western Attica, analyzed the historical, mythological and cultural dimensions of the Eleusinian Mysteries, emphasizing their contemporary significance. As he pointed out: “The Eleusinian Mysteries represent the most constant human effort to address fundamental existential questions through ritual, community and direct spiritual experience. Their success in the transformation of individual consciousness, while building social cohesion, offers valuable knowledge of modern efforts to tackle psychological discomfort, environmental crisis and social fragmentation. ”
Representing the Attica Region and the Regional Governor Nikos Chardalia, Deputy Regional Governor Christina Kefalogiannis declared the support of the Region in the proposal and outlined a wider vision for the cultural regeneration and redefinition of the tourist identity.
On the way to the 4th International Symposium for a New Eleusis
With the aim of continuing dialogue and action, the 4th International Symposium on a New Eleusis returns on September 24-26, 2026, with theme “Science, Art and the Spirit of Healing”. Until then, let us keep the spirit of re -projectile alive. The World Human Forum will give Elefsina present with actions and events throughout the year.
Sponsors and partners
The Symposium was organized by the World Human Forum, with the support of the Attica Region, the 2023 Eleusis Cultural Capital of Europe, the Ephorate of Antiquities of West Attica and in collaboration with the Municipality of Elefsina.
We would like to thank our sponsors and partners for their valuable support.
Main sponsor: PPP/PPP SA COSCO
Sponsors: National Bank of Greece, Huawei, Elpen Pharmaceutical Co. Inc., Qualco Group, Bank of Greece, Helleniq Energy, EYDAP, Vernikos Skafy Nautical Society
With the support: Region of Attica, 2023 Eleusis Cultural Capital of Europe, Ephorate of Antiquities of Western Attica
In collaboration with: Municipality of Elefsina
The session by re -recovering the economy – with nature inspired in collaboration with Athens Columbia Global Center
The session was re -democracy in collaboration with Athens Democracy Forum
IVI © Model was implemented with the support of Helidoni Foundation
Fire Forest Offering was organized with the support of Mia Art Collection
Aegean Airlines Official Sponsor: Aegean Airlines
Contact Sponsors: ERT, Kosmos 93.6, Second Program 103.7, Third Program 90.9
Special thanks to: RTDECO Event Services, View Master Events, Catering Dinner
The show of Holy Trails at the Athens Concert Hall was co -produced with the Athens Concert Hall
A few words about World Human Forum
The World Human Forum is a tank of thought and action that seeks to contribute to the creation of a new, ecological culture. Having as a symbolic basis and the starting point of Delphi, it utilizes the power of emblematic places (Eleusis, Delos, Ancient Olympia, Aristotle High School) and links innovative forces on our planet with the aim of a new narrative of mankind. The methodology of WHF is reflected in the “Delphi cube”, a holistic approach based on the values ​​of sustainability and regeneration, democracy, education, internal transformation, science and technology and art.
Snapshots and whole sessions soon on the World Human Forum channel on YouTube.
For more information: https://eleusis.worldhumanforum.earth/
Source :Skai
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