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Athena Research Center actively participated in the 2nd PyCon Greece Conference, held on 12–13 October 2026 at Technopolis City of Athens, with the aim of promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange around Python and Informatics. 

PyCon Greece brought together people with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, from researchers and professionals to university students, school students and members of the broader technology community, creating an open space for networking, collaboration and knowledge sharing. 

As part of the event, Athena’s research team, in collaboration with CityLab and Uni Systems, presented the European project Code4Europe, which aims to strengthen education in coding and Computational Thinking and broaden public participation in digital skills development. Through educational activities, workshops and collaborations at European level, the project seeks to foster skills that are essential for young people’s participation in today’s digital society and economy. 

Children and young people had the opportunity to experiment, collaborate and discover in practice how Computational Thinking can be used as a tool to develop problem-solving, teamwork and creative-thinking skills. 

Particular emphasis was placed on encouraging girls to engage with Informatics, algorithms and Computational Thinking, highlighting the importance of creating a more inclusive environment in science and digital technologies. 

Athena’s presence at PyCon Greece forms part of the Center’s ongoing commitment to disseminating scientific knowledge, developing digital skills and strengthening the connection between research and society, with a particular focus on participation, accessibility and creating opportunities for younger generations.