As part of the exhibition “Greece of the Eighties at Technopolis” (GR80s exhibition), taking place from January 25 to March 12, the Laboratory of Industrial and Energy Economics (LIEE) at NTUA co-organizes a two-day conference on February 17 and 18 titled: “Techno-scientific Transformation in Greece in the 1980s: Policies of Formation, Conflicts, and Restraints,” in collaboration with INNOVATHENS, the Department of Methodology, History and Theory of Science of the University of Athens (UOA), the Department of Political Science and Public Administration of UOA, and the non-profit Free/Open Source Software Society.

The visions for scientific and technological development in Greece during the 1980s were largely disappointed, mainly due to the interplay of political, economic, and neo-corporatist interests, or because of administrative and bureaucratic weaknesses. However, the policies proposed, the measures implemented, and the strengthening of scientific personnel created legacies that indelibly influenced subsequent developments.

The purpose of the conference, which includes both researchers and key actors from that era, is to critically analyze the events and their impact on the country’s techno-scientific transformation.

You can view the conference program here.

Entry to the conference is free.

General information about the exhibition “Greece of the Eighties at Technopolis”

The GR80s exhibition is an original historical and cultural retrospective of the 1980s, aiming to offer visitors a unique immersive experience. Politics, lifestyles, arts, and technology of the ’80s are reconstructed in 18 pavilions through a combination of direct information, audiovisual exhibits, and interactive applications.

The exhibition is organized by Technopolis City of Athens, with a parallel program of events at the Onassis Foundation Cultural Center (Stegi).

You can view the presentation by NTUA Professor Yannis Caloghirou here.