Sunday, September 22

Semiotics on the Island 2024

Join us for an informal semiotic gathering, where we'll explore the fascinating world of signs and symbols in a natural setting!

Date and time

September 22 · 8am - September 28 · 11:30pm EEST

Location

Icaria

Icaria Icaria Greece

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lecture from Professor Christo Kaftanjiev

The topic of the event: 'Semiotics of Humanity: Animals-People-Machines'. Some lectures of the programme: Animals and people in mass communication from the standpoints of intertextuality; Hostile ro...

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Practical Workshop

Engage in an interactive workshop that follows the day's lecture. The topics of workshops will be chosen together with the participants, so they better suit the interests of the group.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch

Simple home-made food from a wonderful Greek cook

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Free time

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Beach or Excursions

In late September, the temperature of the sea matches that of July; the weather is soft and comfortable. The area boasts several sandy beaches, alongside some stone beaches. At that time, there are a...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Presentations of the Participants

Knowledge-sharing between participants. If you like, bring along your ongoing work to gain fresh insights and perspectives from your peers.

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Dinner

We will usually go for dinner at one of the authentic local taverns. Goat meat is the specialty of the Ikarian cuisine, and there are plenty of options for vegetarians. While dinner is not included i...

7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Friday Evening: Sunset Party

About this event

6 days 15 hours

Semiotics on the Island 2024

Welcome to Semiotics on the Island 2024! Join us for a fascinating exploration of signs, symbols, and meanings at the beautiful natural location of Ikaria Island in Greece.

During this week, we will explore several themes within the topic ‘Semiotics of Humanity: Animals-People-Machines’.

Humans have evolved as organic beings. With the advent of biotechnologies and artificial intelligence, it seems we're aiming for independence from our biological roots. Is this the beginning of the end of Homo sapiens era as we know it? Could future humans diverge from us as significantly as we have from chimpanzees?"

The questions sound philosophical, but we will try to understand what lessons can we take for our everyday life and work from the deeper understanding of the theme.

Both commercial and academic semioticians are welcome to participate.

Frequently asked questions

Accommodation

We are located in the mountainous area of Ikaria, close to Arethousa village. Double rooms with private bathroom and the kitchenette are provided. Each room has a view on the mountains and/or the sea. Check-in is on Sunday 22nd of September and check-out on Sunday 29th of September.

How to get there

You can reach Ikaria by airplane from Athens or Thessaloniki, and by ferry boat from Athens, Thessaloniki and some Greek islands. For example, Mykonos is just one hour away with a ferry boat, and it has an international airport.

Cost

The total cost of the event is 880 euros for single accommodation and 570 euro for shared accommodation (double room). The cost includes: the educational program, accommodation, lunch, and transfer. 15% discount for registrations before 10th of July. Registration deadline is 20th of August.

Funding opportunities

Attendees from the academic field may apply for one of the travel grants for students and teachers, such as Erasmus.