Open Call: Participation in the International Media Edukathon | 3-5 September, Athens

We are excited to announce the international Media Educathon coming to Athens this September!

As part of the European project TADAM (Tools & Awareness on Disinformation, Algorithms, and Media), Karpos, together with 9 other partners from 8 European countries, is organizing the Media Educathon—a three-day international event focused on Media and Artificial Intelligence, inspired by hackathon methodology. The Media Educathon will take place in Athens from September 3–5, at the beautiful Museum of the History of the University of Athens, and we invite you to participate!

In collaboration with the Hellenic Centre for Audiovisual Media and Communication (EKOME) and the Creative Europe – MEDIA Desk Greece, we have secured 10 additional spots for Greek participants, who will attend the Media Educathon free of charge and take part in all its activities!

If you work in media or media education, are a journalist, researcher, or simply passionate about the future of Artificial Intelligence, media, and information, join the Media Educathon team and participate in this innovative event that bridges creativity with AI. During the Educathon, you’ll have the opportunity to work in teams and co-create inspiring activities on media literacy and artificial intelligence in education and information.

Over the course of three exciting days, you’ll design creative educational activities exploring how AI is changing the way we access, process, and share information. This is your chance to co-create solutions that will help shape the future of media education! The best idea will receive an award from EKOME.

Guided by creative methodologies based on Design Fiction and collaborative brainstorming, this interactive experience emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and critical thinking. You’ll collaborate with experts and participants from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, bringing fresh perspectives and learning new approaches to media education.

This international experience is more than just an event—it’s a journey of co-creation and discovery.

Practical Information:

• Free participation

• Who it’s for: Media literacy educators, teachers, media professionals, journalists, researchers, IT experts, and anyone interested in media education, who can actively participate throughout the event.

• Language: English

• What it offers: Networking with experts from across Europe, hands-on experience emphasizing innovation, teamwork, and critical thinking, and ready-to-use media literacy activities focused on Artificial Intelligence.

• Format: A dynamic, hackathon-inspired process with challenges, sessions, and key moments to reach your goals.

• Optional: At the end of the event, there will be a “Show & Tell” session, where participants can present their work to an international panel—potential future collaborators!

Dates:

Wednesday, September 3 (Start: 10:00) to Friday, September 5 (End: 12:00)

Location: Athens, Greece – Museum of the History of the University of Athens
Address: 5 Tholou Street, Plaka, 10556 Athens

Included:

• Full event program and methodology

• Two lunches (September 3 & 4)

• Coffee breaks

Not Included:

• Travel to and within Athens

• Accommodation

• Breakfasts and dinners

Interested?

Complete this [registration form] by June 15.
Spots are limited!

If you need an invitation letter, contact us at: info@tadam.education

Program

Wednesday, September 3

• 09:30 – Welcome & Registration

• 10:00 – Opening Session

  • Greetings from Media Animation, Karpos, and EKOME.

  • Brief presentation of the TADAM project.

• 10:15 – Media Educathon Begins

  • Team formation, methodologies, and the first challenge!

• 13:00 – Lunch & Networking (meal provided)

• 14:00 – Back to Work: Content Creation Begins

  • Creative Boost Sessions

• 17:00 – Wrap-Up

  • What we’ve achieved and what’s next.

• 18:00 – Optional City Tour

  • Networking event organized by Karpos and Media Animation (registration required)

Thursday, September 4

• 09:00 – Welcome

• 09:30 – Phone-A-Friend

  • Get inspired by tips and talks from guest speakers

• 13:00 – Lunch & Networking (meal provided)

• 14:00 – Creative Boost Session

• 16:00 – Last Call: Creative Countdown

  • Key info on deliverables, timeline, and final presentations

• 17:30 – Show & Tell: Parallel Pitch Sessions

  • Discover other projects and ideas for media literacy from across Europe

Friday, September 5

• 09:00 – Welcome

• 09:15 – Final Boost

  • Team presentations of final outcomes

• 12:00 – Awards & Closing

  • Award for the most innovative idea from EKOME and wrap-up of the Media Educathon