Ai and democracy: The Athens Democracy Forum It illuminates the new challenges for the future of democracy, bringing to the fore the role of artificial intelligence in the public sphere. This year’s event takes place from September 30 to October 3, 2025, at the Athens Conservatory, and brings together leading figures of politics, technology and academic community.

At a time when the algorithms They are increasingly shaping decision making and the concept of transparency is called into question, the forum inaugurates the theme “AI, Ethics & Democracy”. The aim is to investigate the ways in which artificial intelligence influences political rights, public dialogue and democratic values, in the midst of growing geopolitical and authoritarian voices.

Top entries and international dialogue

The forum features prominent personalities such as Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance, Piraeus Bank CEO Christos Megalou, and technological executives such as Yannis Assael (Google Deepmind & Oecd Ai Partnership). Also present are academics from world -renowned universities, such as the University of Oxford, ETH Zürich and the University of Crete, as well as representatives of European institutions.

Among the basic discussion issues will be found the ethics to aithe regulatory framework for the use of algorithms, as well as the practical impact of technology on the preservation of the democratic process.

Of particular interest is the placement of Yiannis Mastrogeorgiou, special secretary of long -term planning in the presidency of the government, who will refer to Greece’s digital reforms. In addition, on the panel “Harnessing ai to Strengthen Democracy” Distinguished representatives of the European Parliament, the European External Action Service and the make.org, highlighting the dual role of AI: it is in danger of undermining and enhancing democratic processes.

Philosophy and technology in dialogue

One of the important snapshots of the event is Oxford Debate “Aristotelian ethics as a framework for the challenges of artificial intelligence”. There, leading teachers are investigating whether the timeless philosophical authorities can answer the modern dilemmas set by AI.

New technologies and research prospects

The forum extends to peak issues as well as AI FactoriesHigh-Performance Computing and new AI business models, with the participation of research and business Greek community. Personalities such as Stefanos Kollias, Christoforos Anagnostopoulos and Dr. Vangelis Karkaletsis present Greek achievements in the international arena of artificial intelligence.

The Athens Democracy Forum 2025 It makes Athens an international reference point for linking technology with democracy, opening up a meaningful public dialogue on the role of algorithms in political and social evolution.

For more information visit: https://www.athensdemocracyforum.com/

Keep the date: September 30 – October 3, 2025, Athens Conservatory

About Democracy & Culture Foundation

The Democracy & Culture FoundationFounded in 2019, it is tasked with strengthening society by promoting citizens’ participation and improving governance. It is an international platform that focuses on the connection of democracy with culture and gathers distinguished personalities each year within the Athens Democracy Forum (in collaboration with The New York Times) and Art for Tomorrow.

The institution implements innovative programs such as Teens for Democracy and Building Blocks for Democracypromoting cooperation and dialogue between citizens, academics and professionals.

For more information: Democracyculturefoundation.org and the institution’s social media.

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