Our lab is organizing, within the framework of the WELLBEING research project funded by H.F.R.I. (ELIDEK), the three-day Research Workshop under the supervision of Professors Evi Sampanikou and Evangelia Kavakli.
Parallel Events:
• Concert by internationally renowned composer and producer Sven Helbig, who is participating in the Workshop. The concert will take place at the Municipal Theater on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 20:30. This will be the celebrated musician’s first visit to Greece. Admission is free, offered by Sven Helbig as a gesture of appreciation to the people of Lesvos and the University.
• Presentation of the Greek translation of the book “Philosophy of Posthumanist Art” by the widely discussed Professor of Philosophy Stefan Lorenz Sorgner, who will also be a keynote speaker at the conference. The event will take place on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 18:30, at Chatzidaniil Bookstore.
What is Digital Wellbeing?
Contemporary society is marked by the rapid integration of technologies aimed at enhancing human ability and productivity by extending physical, mental, and social capabilities. Within this context, digital wellbeing has emerged as a new concept. It expresses the delicate balance between the benefits and risks experienced by individuals in an increasingly digital world.
The Workshop aims to explore how the conceptual understanding of “wellbeing” has been transformed due to emerging technologies. The WELLBEING Project investigates the intersection of posthumanist thought and computer science, seeking to shape a practical philosophy for the digital age.
Core Questions:
- How do we define wellbeing in the evolving ecosystems of the digital era?
- How does digital transformation affect humans, non-human beings, and the environment?
- Do we possess the theoretical frameworks and technological tools to ensure wellbeing for all?
- What is the role of ethics in shaping digital transformation?
🔗 You can view the WORKSHOP PROGRAM on the website:
https://dwb.aegean.gr/
INVITED SPEAKERS:
1. Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner, John Cabot University, Rome
2. Professor Emeritus Dimitris Karagiannis, University of Vienna
3. Christina Lemony, EMEA Regional Director, Microsoft
4. Dr. Evangelia Dimaraki, Learning Consultant & Digital Wellbeing Educator
5. Victoria Kalfaki, Head of Public Sector, Google Cloud Greece
6. Sven Helbig, Composer, Music Producer, Sound Engineer
7. Professor Kerstin Borchhardt, Catholic University of Linz, Austria
The discussion will be moderated by Professors Christos Kalloniatis and George Tsekouras of the Department of Cultural Technology and Communication, University of the Aegean.
