MAKING SPACE FOR LIFE
Space Exploration for Earth Regeneration
4th ALPHA MISSION - ΔELOS
Global Gathering
14 & 14 May 2026
The 4th ALPHA MISSION – ΔELOS Global Gathering, held on the sacred island of Delos, explored the connections between space exploration and the regeneration of life on Earth. Bringing together perspectives from space science, the arts, and artificial intelligence, it fostered a multidisciplinary dialogue grounded in a shared commitment to planetary well-being.
Inspired by Delos as an “island of light,” the gathering reflected on the importance of place, memory, and heritage, while underscoring the urgency of protecting fragile ecosystems. The dialogue extended to the role of space technologies and scientific innovation in addressing global challenges, highlighting how insights from exploring the cosmos can support life on our own planet.
At the same time, the arts were recognised as a vital force in shaping ecological awareness and collective responsibility. Children from the International Sustainability Education Network “Myth2Space” also contributed by spreading the urgent message to protect life, underscoring the mission to create a new ecological paradigm.
Tuesday 14 May, 2024
Wednesday 15 May, 2024
Ioannis Daglis
Professor of Space Physics, University of Athens, President of the Hellenic Space Center
Key note speakers presented by
Effrosyni Chelioti
Deputy Managing Director, Helmholtz Association
Demetris Athanasoulis
Director, Ephorate of Antiquities of Cyclades
Gina Belafonte
Artivist, Co-founder of sankofa.org
Effrosyni Chelioti
Communication Director, Helmholtz Association
Dr Athena Coustenis
Director of Research, National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), France
Ioannis Daglis
Professor of Space Physics, University of Athens President of the Hellenic Space Center
Davide Dalpiaz
Violin
Nicky Fox
NASA Head of Science
Bettany Hughes
Historian, author, and broadcaster
Zelişah Kızılkan
Voice, duduk
Vassilis Lamprinoudakis
Professor Emeritus of Archaeology, University of Athens
Dr. Stamatios (Tom) Krimigis
Emeritus Head, Space Exploration Sector, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Former President, Academy of Athens
Marshall Marcus
Alexandra Mitsotaki
President & Co-founder, World Human Forum
Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Prime Minister of Greece
Sokratis Sinopoulos
Lyra soloist
Costas Synolakis
Diana Tischenko
Violinist
Mantha Zarmankoupi
Williams Professor in Roman Architecture, University of Pennsylvania
initiated by
in collaboration with
founding partners
