The city’s grandest festival of science and technology, the Athens Science Festival, is making its way back to Technopolis City of Athens from April 16 to 21, 2024, ready to dazzle with its extreme theme! If you’re a seeker of adventure and thrilling experiences, set your sights on Thursday, April 18, for a visit to the Athens Science Festival. This event, the city’s most enduring science and technology festival, is celebrating a decade of innovation and returns to Technopolis City of Athens for a six-day celebration filled with groundbreaking activities.

But, what special event is scheduled for Thursday, April 18? Konstantinos Oroklos, an expert skydiver, base jumper, and wingsuit flyer, will showcase wingsuit base jumping, one of the most extreme sports, characterized by a leap of faith without wings. As a master storyteller, Konstantinos, who has been passionate about freefalling from a young age, will demystify wingsuit base jumping and discuss the necessity of a suit engineered based on principles of aeronautics and aerodynamics! Key skills in meteorology and terrain morphology mapping are crucial, as they enable aspiring wingsuit flyers to perform their leaps with a measure of safety.

Thursday, 4/18 | “Miltiadis Evert” Amphitheater | 20:00 – 20:30

Subsequently, the Geographikoi team will take over the storytelling with their “Geographical Deliriums”. Pantelis Kakaris invites you on a unique journey where geography meets humor, promising unexpected laughter. This engaging presentation will lead you through a world where geographic coordinates spark endless joy and curiosity. We’re set to embrace and explore the geographical missteps we all occasionally make, and to unveil the splendor and diversity of our planet.

Thursday, 4/18 | “Miltiadis Evert” Amphitheater | 20:30 – 21:15

Craving for more Tales of Change? The Athens Science Festival is returning to Technopolis City of Athens from April 16 to 21, 2024, featuring a plethora of interactive exhibits, captivating experiments, workshops for children and adults, insightful lectures, and immersive activities. View the full program here and secure your ticket today!