2nd CIVINET Forum | A conference that set out to make our lives better!

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Moving more sustainably, making our lives better together

Three full days (28-30 May), inside and outside Technopolis, “orchestrated” by the international CIVITAS community and the local scientific and artistic community, with the premise of sustainability in cities, islands and culture.

Over 250 unique participants, representing 140 institutions:

  • 6 governmental and metropolitan authorities
  • 8 media outlets
  • 18 universities and research centers
  • 20 international organisations
  • 23 civil society organisations
  • 25 cultural organisations and collectives
  • 26 private sector enterprises
  • 27 local authorities

sent a strong message that we all need to act faster and more effectively to develop climate-neutral and socially sustainable cities, villages and islands, with science and culture as our allies.

For a detailed list of the stakeholders represented see here.

Highlights of the three-day event included:

  • the 11 unique sessions on sustainable mobility in Greece and Europe, including the stirring talks by Panagiotis Raptis (UNICEF Youth Ambassador to Greece) and the Cool Crips.
  • the 10 interactive workshops, including those of the Dutch Cycling Embassy and UrbanistAI, for the first time in Greece.
  • the symposium on sustainable mobility on islands and the first official presentation of the guide for the «Sustainable Island Mobility Plan (SIMP)».
  • the symposium on sustainability in culture and the discussion on the establishment of the “Creative Cities and Spaces Network”.
  • the rare presentation of the Eye Harp, the world’s only musical instrument played with the eyes.
  • the exhibition of innovative products from the private sector, with direct use of the Micromobility Hub by the Municipality of Heraklion Attica.
  • the exhibition of the LAMPSCAPES project constructions by LUDD and the round table with KAENA at the square of the “Kerameikos” Metro Station.

Full photos and videos of the sessions and workshops can be found here και here.

The presentations of the speakers can be found here.

Photos from the LAMPSCAPES project can be found here.

From the largest international event in its history to date (with 150 participants), CIVINET and its members emerge with an even stronger network of partnerships that undoubtedly sets the bar very high for the future.

The 2nd CIVINET Forum was oganised under the auspices of prestigious institutions and thanks to the support of its sponsors.

We look forward to having you with us on the exciting journey that follows!