Stories do not sit still. They move across film, music, immersive work and public discourse, shaped as much by how they are experienced and shared as by those who create them.
How do stories travel, and what do they do once they arrive? As narratives move between audiences, platforms and public debate, they begin to shape perception, frame issues and influence how people relate to each other and to the world around them.<\/p>
From social cohesion and civic participation to environmental awareness and responsibility, the session considers how storytelling can support more conscious ways of thinking and acting, and how it connects creative practice with wider questions about the kind of future we are building.<\/p>
At the centre of the conversation is Oliver Czeslik, an award-winning creator working across XR, theatre and film. His work spans internationally staged plays, including productions directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman, feature films, and award-winning immersive projects, with performances at leading venues such as Schaub\u00fchne and Volksb\u00fchne Berlin.<\/p>
Moderated by Georges Perot<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Stories do not sit still. They move across film, music, immersive work and public discourse, shaped as much by how they are experienced and shared as by those who create them.How do stories travel, and what do they do once they arrive? As narratives move between audiences, platforms and public debate, they begin to shape […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"event-cat":[86,103],"nationality":[],"music-genre":[],"destination":[809],"topic":[],"language":[79],"class_list":["post-30895","event","type-event","status-publish","hentry","event-cat-conference-el","event-cat-panels-el-2","destination-goethe-auditorium","language-english-el"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"","ams_acf":[{"key":"date","label":"Date","value":"7 \u039c\u03b1\u0390\u03bf\u03c5 2026"},{"key":"launch_time","label":"Launch Time","value":"15:30"},{"key":"end_time","label":"End Time","value":"16:30"},{"key":"hero_image","label":"Hero Image","value":30111},{"key":"performers","label":"Performers","value":[{"ID":17885,"post_author":"2133","post_date":"2023-05-10 08:53:47","post_date_gmt":"2023-05-10 05:53:47","post_content":"\n
Involved for two decades in different fields and positions of the Music ecosystem (Co-Founder of Kosmos Radio 93.6, e-Terra Records and Van Dog Events), Georges has produced dozens of special events (for TV shows, Music Awards, Olympic Games) and has participated in numerous European Music Projects (HEMI Music Innovation Hub<\/a>, JUMP- European Music Market Accelerator, European Live Music Association).<\/p>\n\n\n\n He is the Founder of the \u201cEuropean Music Day\u201d organizers network, the Founder and Artistic Director of the Athens Music Week, the co-founder of Music Tech Europe Association<\/a> and an Executive Board member of the Federation of Music Conferences<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He is a partner of Music Tech Europe Academy<\/a> programme and of the newly born project SONIC \u201cStrategic Opportunities for New Innovative Changes in Music Policies\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Georges Perot (FR\/GR)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"georges-perot-gr","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-22 00:06:21","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-21 21:06:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=17885","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":29715,"post_author":"2128","post_date":"2026-03-13 16:31:37","post_date_gmt":"2026-03-13 13:31:37","post_content":"\n Oliver Czeslik is an award-winning creator, writer and producer of XR experiences, theatre and film. His plays have been performed internationally, including khaddafi rocks<\/em>, directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman in New York and at Germany\u2019s leading theatres, including Schaub\u00fchne and Volksb\u00fchne Berlin. He has produced feature films for cinema and television, mostly based on his own screenplays. Oliver has worked extensively as a lecturer, including at the German Film and Television Academy Berlin (dffb), and leads international workshops and masterclasses, among others at Theatertreffen Berlin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n He founded the screenplay department of S. Fischer Verlag in Berlin. Together with Kathrin Brunner, he founded mYndstorm productions to create movement between film, science, XR, AI and art. As part of the Delimitation Series<\/em>, he created Mind the Brain!<\/em> and i wanna be ur dog<\/em> as author and director. He also co-produced the internationally award-winning XR project Duchampiana<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n He is currently developing to the other side\u2026<\/em>, an individual performance combining BCI, AI, art and an interactive installation.\u00a0 Christos Panoilias is the Founder of Action \u0395\u03c3\u03c4\u03af and \u03a3\u03c0\u03bf\u03c5\u03b4\u03b1\u03af\u03b1 Events, two organizations dedicated to bringing ideas to life through art and culture. With over 15 years of professional experience, he has organized and contributed to more than 700 concerts, theatrical performances, festivals, conferences and cultural events, collaborating with a wide range of artists across Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He is also the producer of the \u03a7\u0399\u03a0 \u03a7\u039f\u03a0 CON, a leading hip hop culture event in Greece that brings together all elements of the scene through live shows, battles, workshops and showcasing new artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alongside his production work, he provides consulting and mentoring services to artists, supporting them in developing their projects, shaping their strategy and building their presence in the music industry. As General Manager, Christos oversees strategic planning, artist collaborations, bookings and partnerships, combining his experience in marketing and communication to support creative projects and talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Christos Panoilias (GR)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"christos-panoilias-gr","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-22 10:41:20","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-22 07:41:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=24398","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":27335,"post_author":"1898","post_date":"2025-04-16 15:59:36","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-16 12:59:36","post_content":"\n Born in Athens, Greece in 1961, he studied Physics, Meteorology\u2013Oceanology, and Oceanography in Athens and Paris. Since 1985, he has been actively engaged in environmental protection through grassroots activism, as well as national and international NGOs and movements. He joined Greenpeace in 1992 as an oceans campaigner and has played a key role in numerous national environmental initiatives, including the creation of the Marine Park in Zakynthos. Elena Leoni is a musician, singer, and visual artist. Before finishing high school, she was admitted to the Athens School of Fine Arts, where she earned a degree in Sculpture. Links:<\/strong>
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He pioneered the campaign against genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Greece, which led to the adoption of national legislation banning GMOs, protecting both consumers and farmers from genetic pollution. For over two decades, he has been a committed voice in the energy and climate change debate, promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy storage as essential solutions. More recently, his work has focused on advancing Green Development, emphasizing the need for social justice in the transition to a sustainable future.
He has held various influential roles, including Board Member of the National Center for Environment and Sustainable Development, member of the National Committee for Energy Planning, member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, and Board Member of Climate Action Network \u2013 Europe. He is also the author of several books and numerous articles on environmental issues, civil society, climate change, and just transition.
Links:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nikos.charalambides.5<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nikoscharalambides\/?hl=en<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/charalambides-nikos-87376211\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Nikos Charalambides (CY)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nikos-charalambides-cy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-16 15:59:39","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-16 12:59:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=27335","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":26865,"post_author":"1898","post_date":"2025-04-10 13:36:12","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-10 10:36:12","post_content":"\n
She is a professional singer, songwriter, and musician, proficient in playing the harp and cello. She also holds a degree in contemporary singing and a diploma in Byzantine Music. Elena collaborates with renowned artists such as Marina Satti and Natassa Bofiliou, performing both in Greece and abroad.
In October 2023, she released her first single, \u201cEla\u201d, followed by \u201cGynaika\u201d, a collaboration with Natassa Bofiliou, Martha Frintzila, and Kora Karvouni. Her latest release, \u201cZE\u00cfBEKIKO\u201d, features an animated video she created.
She has presented her work at festivals such as TEDx and Oinoxeneia, and has performed on major stages in Athens. She has also opened concerts for Marina Satti (Lycabettus) and Kostis Maraveyas (Floyd).
Beyond music, she illustrates children\u2019s books for various publishers. In 2014, her first sculpture was installed in Zagorochoria, Epirus. Elena is also the co-owner and creative director of Idifono Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ellena_leoni\/<\/a>
YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@elenaleoni3181<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Elena Leoni (GR)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"elena-leoni-gr","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 13:36:14","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 10:36:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=26865","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]}],"yoast_head":"\n