Vassilis Charalampidis

Artistic Director, BIOS
President, European Creative Hubs Network

Vassilis Charalampidis is the founder and artistic director of BIOS, a cultural organization focused on the arts, urban life, and the creative industries. BIOS initiatives, beyond the flagship cultural venue on Peiraios Street, include Romantso, the first support structure for cultural and creative enterprises in Greece; Latraac, the country’s first skate bowl; and PLEX, a multipurpose cultural centre that is part of an integrated plan for sustainable urban development in the Kerameikos area.

Since the founding of BIOS in 2001, Vassilis Haralambidis has curated numerous events and initiatives centered around urban culture, digital media, and various aspects of contemporary artistic creation.As a graphic designer, he has received numerous Greek and European awards and distinctions.

He is also a founding member and the president of the first European Creative Hubs Network, bringing together partners from across Europe, with over 400 members in 36 countries. The network was established to connect professionals in the cultural and creative sectors, strengthen the creative economy, and contribute to the development of relevant policies at both national and European levels.

Over the past few years, he has been a keynote speaker at conferences and events across Europe, addressing topics related to culture, creativity, and urban life.

He is also engaged as an expert evaluator for EU-funded initiatives related to culture and the creative economy.

He has participated in the consultation process for shaping the new European agenda for culture, as well as in various working groups contributing to the development of new European Commission programs focused on cultural and creative industries, innovation, and social cohesion.

His ongoing focus is to advocate for the vital role of culture and creativity in shaping contemporary society and urban life, to promote the cross-sectoral nature of art and its intersection with science and to build inclusive platforms for universal access to diverse forms of creative expression.

Bios, exploring urban culture

Peireos str. 84, 10435, Athens, Greece, tel +30 210 3425335

www.bios.gr

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Bios Romantso, creative hub

Anaksagora str. 3-5, 10552, Athens, Greece, tel +30 210 216 7003325

www.romantso.gr

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Latraac, skate bowl & social garden

Leonidou str. 63-65, 10435, Athens, Greece, tel +30 213 30453377

www.latraac.com

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