Festum p on the front page and in a seven-page tribute in the newspaper "TO VIMA"! Science, mathematics, music and artificial intelligence meet again in Chania. Tribute curated by: Angelos Alexopoulos Sketches: Nikos Tsouknidas To read the full article, download the file below.

Mathematics becomes a game, a thought, and a challenge! Saturday, July 25 for 2 hours. Cédric Villani, Fields Medalist and one of the most recognizable figures in modern mathematics, invites Chania students to a special mathematics workshop as part of Festum p. The workshop "Introduction to Solving Mathematical Competition Problems" is aimed at students who will be attending the 5th and 6th grades of elementary school starting in September. Through a two-hour experiential pro

A unique opportunity for all piano students in Crete! Festum welcomes again this year pianist Varduhi Yeritsyan, professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, for a special piano Masterclass. Thursday, July 30 11:00 - 13:00 & 14:30 - 16:30 Venizelio Conservatory of Chania Participation, both for active participants and listeners, is completely FREE. If you are a piano student and want to develop your technique and interpretation alongside

Book here: www.eventbrite.com/o/festum-pi-121485342999 --- Please arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the start of the event if you have a reservation. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee that your reserved seats will be held.

Το Βήμα Σήμερα: Μπορεί η τεχνητή νοημοσύνη να δημιουργήσει πραγματικά; 'Ενας μαθηματικός και ένας μαέστρος συζητούν. Ο Κωνσταντίνος Δασκαλάκης και ο Διονύσης Δερβής - Μπουρνιάς συζητούν για τη σχέση επιστήμης και τέχνης, τα όρια της τεχνητής νοημοσύνης και το όραμα ενός νέου κέντρου Πυθαγόρειων ερευνών στην Κρήτη. Festum π, μια διεθνής διοργάνωση που αναζητά νέους τρόπους να κατανοήσουμε τη δημιουργικότητα και τον άνθρωπο στην εποχή της AI. Πηγή: ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ

QUAND LES MATHÉMATIQUES RENCONTRENT LA MUSIQUE: FESTUM π REVIENT À LA CANÉE EN 2026 La Canée, Crète | 26 juillet - 2 août 2026 Pour sa cinquième édition, Festum π, à la fois colloque scientifique et festival, revient à La Canée et confirme sa place parmi les événements interdisciplinaires les plus originaux d’Europe, à la croisée des mathématiques, de la musique, de la musicologie et de l’intelligence artificielle. Pendant une semaine, La Canée accueillera des mathématiciens,

Festum returns to Chania in the summer of 2026, inviting audiences, scientists, and artists from around the world to a unique gathering of knowledge, creativity, and culture. From July 26 to August 2, 2026, Crete will host a multidimensional program that brings together a Mathematics Conference, a Musicology Conference, and an international Music Festival, creating a unique space for dialogue between science and the arts. Highlights of this year's program include a discussion

Starting from the multifaceted personality of Bertrand Maury, a member of the Academy of Sciences and at the same time a pianist, this lecture-concert proposes an exploration of the correspondences between abstract reasoning, aesthetic sensitivity, and sonic innovation. Through concrete examples, dialogue, and musical moments, it highlights how mathematical models, digital tools, and artistic practices interact and mutually inform one another, shaping the future of musical cr