Technology and innovation define Researchers’ Night 2025 in Greece
CERTH’s 25th anniversary was marked with a high-tech Researchers’ Night 2025 in Thessaloniki, showcasing cutting-edge applications in AI, robotics, VR and digital systems.
Greece hosted the European Researchers’ Night 2025 on Friday, 26 September at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall, marking a significant celebration of science and technology.
The Centre coordinated it for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), which also celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Visitors experienced an extensive interactive technology exhibition featuring VR, autonomous robots and AI applications, alongside demonstrations across energy, digital systems and life sciences.
Attendees engaged directly with researchers and explored how cutting-edge research is transformed into practical innovations with societal and economic impact.
Contributions came from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the University of Ioannina, the International Hellenic University, the Anna Papageorgiou STEM Centre, the Hellenic Agricultural Organisation – DIMITRA, and the Astronomy Friends Association.
The event showcased CERTH’s spin-offs and technology transfer initiatives, highlighting how advanced research evolves into market-ready products and services. The ‘European Corner’ also presented EU policies and opportunities for research and innovation.
In parallel, the online ‘Chat Lab’ brought together 51 researchers for public discussions on emerging scientific issues until 3 October.
With simultaneous events in Athens, Heraklion, Patras, Larissa and Rethymno, the European Researchers’ Night once again reinforced the role of Greece in connecting frontier research with society.
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