One-day Conference
Cycladic Identity in Action: Engaging Communities and Creating Impact
The Cycladic Identity initiative of the Museum of Cycladic Art is organizing a one-day conference with the title “Cycladic Identity in Action: Engaging Communities and Creating Impact.”
The conference will highlight the Cyclades as a living laboratory of participation and collaboration. Through thematic discussions, local communities, the ways they can be meaningfully engaged, the role of local government, and the challenges of genuine involvement will be presented. The enduring significance of Cycladic identity will be examined from an international perspective, while educators from the Cyclades will join voices to discuss issues of education and the empowerment of the next generation. At the same time, it will be explored how the natural and built landscape of the Cyclades shapes their identity and how we can collectively protect this unique whole
INFO
Date & Time
Monday, November 3, 2025
15:30 – 20:00
Venue
Auditorium
5th Floor
1 Vasilissis Sofias & Herodotou St, 106 74, Athens
Entrance
Free admission
• THE PROGRAM
15:30 – 16:00
Arrival & Registration
16:00 – 16:05
Welcome
Sandra Marinopoulou
President & CEO of the Museum of Cycladic Art
16:05 – 16:50
Engaging Local Communities
Moderator: Demetres Karavellas, CEO of WWF Greece & Member of the Cycladic Identity Scientific Committee
– Lazaros Alexopoulos, President of the Volunteer Rescue Team of Milos
– Ioannis Koutoudis, Grants & Programs Advisor of the Cyclades Preservation Fund (CPF)
– Vasilis Marakis, Mayor of Sikinos
Q&A Session will follow
16:50 – 17:25
Discussion – The Cyclades Through International Eyes
Moderator: Dr. Michael Boyd, Senior Research Affiliate, Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center, The Cyprus Institute & Member of the Cycladic Identity Scientific Committee
– Prof. Panagiotis Iossif, Academic Director at the Museum of Cycladic Art
– Prof. Rebecca Sweetman, Director of the British School at Athens
Q&A Session will follow
*The discussion will be held in English
17:25 – 17:40
Break: Coffee
17:40 – 18:25
Educating and Empowering the Next Generations
Moderator: Dr. Demetrios Athanasoulis, Director of the Ephorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades & Member of the Cycladic Identity Scientific Committee
– Yianna Deliyianni, Director, Founder & President of Cinemathesis
– Anna Mavroudi, Former Principal of the Gymnasium with Lyceum Classes of Kea & President of the Federation of Women’s Associations of the Cyclades
– Giannis Miliadis, President, Primary Education Teachers’ Association of Thira and Islands & Elected Member, Regional Council for Primary Education (P.Y.S.P.E.) of the Cyclades
Q&A Session will follow
18:25 – 19:00
Discussion – Cycladic Identity: Connecting Landscape, Nature and Human Presence
Moderator: Dr. Angeliki Kosmopoulou, Archaeologist – Story Strategist & Member of the Cycladic Identity Scientific Committee
– Maria Damanaki, Former European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
– Andreas Kourkoulas, Emeritus Professor of Architecture at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
Q&A Session will follow
19:00 – 19:15
Discussion – Conclusions
19:15 – 20:00
Networking Reception
