Round-table discussion: The Antikythera Mechanism in the context of the history of science and technology

In collaboration with the National Hellenic Research Foundation, we are delighted to invite you to a round-table discussion on The Antikythera Mechanism, the most significant technological device to have survived since ancient times and one which still continues to amaze both the public and researchers.

The event is being held as part of the exhibition and scientific presentations on the theme The Antikythera Mechanism: a journey through the astronomy and technology of its time organised by the National Research Centre.

The event will kick off with a presentation by Professor Ronald Numbers, University of Wisconsin, former President of the IUHPS-DHST (International Union of History and Philosophy of Science, Division of History of Science and Technology).

Invited speakers include:

			Theodosios Tassios, Professor, Polytechnic University of Athens, and President of the Association of Ancient Greek Technology Studies (EMAET)
			Tony Freeth, mathematician and film director, member of the Antikythera Mechanism Research Team
			Paolo Brenni, President of the Scientific Instrument Commission (SIC) and Vice-President IUHPS-DHST
			Robert Halleux, science historian, Professor, University of Liege and member of the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres

There will be simultaneous translation into Greek and admission is free.