Themed with "Dialogue between Ancient and Modern: Contemporary Inspirations from Classical Wisdom", the Second World Conference of Classical Studies is taking place from June 9 to 10 in Athens, Greece to explore the relevance of classical studies in today's world.
Around 200 scholars and experts in classical studies, civilization, culture, archaeology, and related fields from 20 countries are attending the event. They will examine how the enduring insights of classical wisdom can be reinterpreted to address contemporary challenges, inspire innovation, and contribute to the progress of human society and civilization.
The event is co-organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Chinese Ministry of Education, the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Greek Ministry of Culture, and the Academy of Athens.
The two-day conference includes an opening ceremony, plenary session, four parallel sub-forums, and a closing ceremony.
The four sub-forums focus on: Virtue and Paideia: A Modern Interpretation of Classical Education; Friendship and Community: The Ethical Community in the Transition from Ancient to Modern Times; Peace and Order: Civilizational Solutions to the Shifting Global Landscape; and Technology and Civilization: Humanism in the Age of Digital Intelligence.
During the conference, an exhibition titled "Bringing Classics into the Modern World" will showcase classical texts and research publications from China and abroad, representative works of traditional Chinese art, achievements in archaeological science and cultural heritage preservation, and interactive experiences featuring intelligent technologies.
Visitors will also be able to engage with traditional Chinese medicine through a range of immersive displays and activities designed to encourage cross-disciplinary dialogue and cultural exchange.
Held in Beijing in November 2024 for the first time, the World Conference of Classics brought together more than 400 scholars from over 30 countries and regions to discuss the contemporary relevance and global significance of classical studies.
Reporter | Zhang Ruijun
Photo | Organizer
