21st February 2019
synAthina - a new era of citizen engagement
A replication event led by the synAthina team aiming at sharing and exchanging the synAthina methodology with other European municipalities.
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Serafio Sports, Culture & Innovation CenterPireos 160 & P.Ralli, Athens 118 54
09:15 Arrivals and coffee 09:45 Welcome
Amalia Zepou, Athens Vice Mayor for Civil Society and Innovation, Founder and project leader
of synAthina
James Anderson, Head of Government Innovation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
10:00 Introduction to synAthina
10:30 Sharing Approaches to Participation
We invite you to reflect on your city’s experiences
11:00 Comfort Break
11:15 Mini Workshops: Tools for Engaging Residents
Learn more about four practical approaches that are key to synAthina’s success
13:15 Lunch
13:45 Introduction to Kypseli Market
14:00 Study Visit: Kypseli Market
Bus provided to Kypseli Market and returning to Serafio Sports, Culture and Innovation Center
16:00 Shifting Working Cultures:
Towards an Open and Collaborative Approach
A conversation with wider Athens City colleagues, moderated by Sarah Gillinson, Chief Executive, Innovation Unit
16:30 Opportunities Ahead: How To Stay In Touch 16:45 Final Reflections and Next Steps
17.15 Closing Remarks
17.30 Finish