The Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) is launching a new series of open events under the title “epikoinonITE” (a Greek acronym for: Science–Society–FORTH). These series will be of great interest to the general public, aiming to disseminate the research results and to connect scientific knowledge with everyday life and the core values of society.

The program will begin with “Contact Point”, an original series of public discussions, each time featuring a FORTH scientist and a distinguished artist. “Contact Point” brings Science and Culture into a Creative Dialogue, fostering open and constructive communication of science through art.

The first event of the series, on the theme of stars, is entitled “Who Knows What Lies in Other Stars” (from a poem written by Kostis Palamas) and will take place on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 20:00, at FORTH’s new Science and Cultural Center, located on the corner of Averof & Zografou Streets in Heraklion, Crete.
In this special meeting, two prominent figures in their fields, discuss the human need to understand the Universe, the poetry of the sky, and the science of astrophysics.

Loudovikos ton Anogeion
Singer, composer, lyricist, author, and painter

Prof. Vassilis Charmandaris
Chairman of the Board of Directors of FORTH & Professor of Astrophysics, University of Crete

The discussion is open to the public and is moderated by Anthi Strataki, coordinator of the 'epikoinonITE' initiatives.

The promotional video of the event can be found here: https://youtu.be/5zkvXgu-hdI

Important Information:
Venue: FORTH Science and Cultural Center, Averof & Zografou, Heraklion, Crete
Date and time: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 20:00
Free entrance (Limited seating – first come, first served)

Special thanks to “LYRARAKIS Wines” for their kind sponsorship.