Conferences- Events

Summer School Alpbach 

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The “Summer School Alpbach” has been succesfully completed. It took place in Alpbach, Austria, between July 9-18, and among 60 selected participants there were two students from Greece, whose participation was financially supported by the HSC: Georgia Moutsiana (PhD fellow, UOA Department of Physics) and Christos Dinos (PhD fellow at IPGP, France). The School topic was “Moons of the Giant Planets”. The participants had an in-depth learning experience, attending engaging lectures on aspects of space science and engineering, and worked intensively in four teams to define and plan a space mission under the supervision of important scientists and engineers. 

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The HSC at IEEE IGARSS 2024 for a CV Writing Workshop 

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The Hellenic Space Center is sponsoring a seminar on CV writing at the upcoming IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) which will be held in Athens, Greece, from July 7-12, 2024. 

The CV writing seminar aims to provide participants with essential tips, best practices, and crucial information to create a standout CV. Addressing the unique needs of engineers, this seminar helps them avoid common pitfalls and offers expert advice on how to highlight their technical skills, project experience, and relevant certifications effectively, covering also important sections like objective statements and achievements. By attending this seminar, participants will gain the necessary knowledge to craft a winning CV and stand out in a competitive job market.   

Details:  

  • Event Code: TIE.23 
  • Presenter: Dr. Maria Pafioli, Cvexperts 
  • Date: Friday 12 July, 11:40 -13:20 
  • Location: Lecture Hall, Megaron Athens International Conference Centre 

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The HSC at IEEE IGARRS 2024 for Sessions on Wildfire Science and Technology, and Remote Sensing of Planetary and other Celestial Bodies 

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The Hellenic Space Center is organizing three dynamic sessions at the upcoming IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) in Athens, Greece, from July 7-12, 2024. 

FR1.R15 & FR2.R15 
Wildfire Science, Response, and Technology: Challenges, Opportunities, and Advances🔥 

🗓 Date: Friday, July 12 🕘 09:00 – 10:40 (Mercury Hall) 🕙 10:40 – 11:40 (Poster Area: Trianti Balcony) 🕛 11:40 – 13:20 (Mercury Hall) 

This session will explore how science and technology can enhance wildfire management and response. Learn about the latest innovations in risk assessment, real-time detection, and predictive modeling. Discover opportunities for collaboration across government, private, and academic sectors to overcome current challenges in fire management. 

Chairpersons: 

  • Ioannis Gitas, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki 
  • Florian Schwandner, NASA Ames Research Center 
  • Diofantos Hadjimitsis, Technical University of Cyprus 
  • Shanna McClain, NASA Headquarters 
  • Dimitris Bliziotis, Hellenic Space Center 
  • Matthew Fladeland, NASA 

TH3.R13 
Remote Sensing of Moons 🌒 

🗓 Date: Thursday, July 11 🕘 14:40 – 16:20 (MC 3.3) 🕙 16:20 – 17:20 (Poster Area: Trianti Balcony)  

Our session welcomes studies focused on the surfaces and subsurfaces of inner and outer solar system bodies moons based but not limited on analyses of various remote sensing data. This session will bring together experts in planetary science, astronomy, and remote sensing to discuss innovative methodologies, mission findings, and future prospects for studying moons. 

Chairpersons: 

  • Shannon Brown, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 
  • Anezina Solomonidou, Hellenic Space Center 

TH4.R13 
Remote Sensing of the Solar System Planets 🪐 

🗓 Date: Thursday, July 11 🕘 17:20 – 19:00 (MC 3.3) 🕙 16:20 – 17:20 (Poster Area: Trianti Balcony)  

Our session welcomes studies focused on the surfaces and subsurfaces of inner and outer solar system bodies based but not limited on analyses of various remote sensing data. Interdisciplinary and comparative studies of terrestrial volcanic/tectonic systems with a strong remote sensing component are encouraged, as well as studies on terrestrial analogues that help understanding the working mechanisms of outer space bodies and vice versa. 

Chairpersons: 

  • Dimitrios Mylonas, Hellenic Space Center 
  • Shannon Brown, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 

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Informational workshop about ESA’s InCubed Program 

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The online event organized on Thursday, June 13th, by the Ministry of Digital Governance, the Hellenic Space Center, and ESA, was a great success. The InCubed Program Information Webinar attracted over 100 participants from the Greek space ecosystem. 

During the event, there was a high level of interactivity, with participants actively engaging in discussions and exchanging views and ideas. The next steps for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of Earth Observation were extensively discussed, taking advantage of the InCubed program. 

The event concluded with a commitment to further collaboration, with plans for face-to-face meetings in the near future to strengthen and develop the Greek space sector. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who participated and contributed to the success of the webinar. 

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“Terrestrial Analogues for Solar System studies” Workshop by the HSC 

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Between June 3rd and 6th, the “Terrestrial Analogues for Solar System studies” workshop is held, organized by the Hellenic Space Center with the support of the European Geosciences Union (EGU), the Europlanet Society, and of the Municipality of Milos. 

The workshop will be a meeting point for planetary scientists from around the world, including students and early career scientists, in a location of great relevance for planetary geologic topics – the island of Milos in Greece. This region has experienced young volcanism and tectonism (Mars, Venus, Pluto), has undergone atmospheric shaping of volcanic deposits, and carving into yardangs (Mars, Titan, Venus, Pluto), and has current hydrothermal and fumarolic activity (Venus, Io, exoplanets).  

The workshop will include lectures, scientific discussions and field exercises, focusing on the analysis and observation of the geology and paleogeographic evolution of the island. Recognizing the necessity of supporting early career scientists, the conference offers financial support to 14 students/ early career scientists. 

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“Switzerland – Greece Space Networking Event” to boost cooperation and create business opportunities for the two countries’ space ecosystems

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On Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, the “Switzerland – Greece Space Networking Event” was successfully concluded at the residence of the Swiss Ambassador H.E. Stefan Estermann in Athens. The purpose of the event was to strengthen cooperation between and create business opportunities for the Swiss and Greek Innovation Ecosystems in the fields of space technologies, optical communications and quantum infrastructure. The event was attended by the President of the HSC, Prof. Ioannis Daglis, who addressed a greeting, as well as the CEO of the HSC, Dr. Nikos Sergis. 

The event was organised by the Embassy of Greece in Bern and the Embassy of Switzerland in Athens and took place under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance. The event was co-organized by the Swiss Space Office (SSO) under the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI, the Hellenic Space Center (HSC), the Hellenic Space Technologies and Applications Cluster (si-Cluster), the Hellenic Association of Space Industry (HASI) and the European Space Agency Business Incubator Centre Greece (ESA BIC Greece). 

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Presentation of “Space Physics” textbook at Eugenides Foundation 

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On Monday, May 20th, the presentation of the “Space Physics” textbook, organized by the Eugenides Foundation and the Hellenic Space Center, took place. The event, called “Beyond the Limits of Our Planet: The Exciting World of Space”, was attended by the former Rector of the UOA, Professor Emeritus, Dimosthenis Asimakopoulos, the Professors of the UOA Physics Department, Despina Hadjidimitriou and Elena Flokas, the Professor of the UOA Pedagogy and Primary Education Department, Alexandros-Stamatios Antoniou, the Professor Emeritus of the UOA Physics Department, Kanaris Tsiganos, as well as students and other attendees.  

The book presentation was followed by an extensive discussion with the audience. The event was recorded and is available through the Diavlos platform. 

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Presentation of “Space Physics” academic textbook 

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The Eugenides Foundation and the Hellenic Space Center are organizing the presentation of the first academic textbook on Space Physics in Greek, titled “Space Physics”. The book will be presented by Dr. Stamatis Krimizis, President of the Academy of Athens. Talks will be given by the authors of the book: 

  • Prof. Ioannis A. Daglis, President of the Hellenic Space Center 
  • Dr. Christos Katsavrias, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Physics, UOA 
  • Dr. Nick Sergis, CEO of the Hellenic Space Center 
  • Dr. Marina Georgiou, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Physics, UOA 

The event, entitled “Beyond the Limits of Our Planet: The Exciting World of Space”, will take place on Monday, May 20th, at 19:00, at the Eugenides Foundation. A discussion with the audience will follow. Entry is free and as long as there are free spots available. The event will be broadcasted live through the Diavlos platform.

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HSC-NASA meeting during WHF’s “Making Space for Life” 

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On Tuesday, May 14th, the President of the HSC, Prof. Ioannis Daglis, met with NASA Associate Administrator of the Science Mission Directorate (SMD), Dr Nicola Fox. The meeting was also attended by: 

  • Dr Nick Sergis, HSC CEO 
  • Dr Stamatis Krimigis, President of the Academy of Athens 
  • Dr Anezina Solomonidou, HSC Officer for Space Exploration 
  • Mr. Gib Kirkham, Director of Science Division, NASA Office of International and Interagency Relations 

The meeting took place within the framework of “Making Space for Life”, an initiative co-organized by the World Human Forum and the Hellenic Space Center in Delos, Greece. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest were discussed, such as the Memorandum of Understanding between the HSC and NASA, the priorities of the SMD and the HSC, the GLOBE Program, and the Artemis Accords.  

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The HSC at the Athens Science Festival 

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The Hellenic Space Center participates in the year’s Athens Science Festival, which will be hosted in the Technopolis of the City of Athens, between April 16 and 21.  

The Outreach and Education Team of the HSC organizes a workshop for children, called “Astronaut Academy”, which will be held on Wednesday, April 17th, at 11:00-11:45 and 12:00-12:45, in the INNOVATHENS facility.  

Workshop description:  

Children will learn in an interactive way about the peculiarities and difficulties of the daily life of astronauts as they hover above Earth in a spacecraft. At the same time, they learn about the purpose and operation of the International Space Station, but also become astronauts for a while as they are confronted with a real orienteering challenge. Finally, they take part in a fun quiz, completing their training!  

A ticket purchase is required for entering the Festival, through the more.com platform.  

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