Invitation to a Lecture by PhDr. Tomáš Sedláček, Ph.D., Distinguished Czech Economist & Economic Advisor to former President Václav Havel

New York College & Embassy of the Czech Republic

New York College, co-organized with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Athens, has the distinct honor of inviting you to an exceptional academic lecture featuring guest speaker PhDr. Tomáš Sedláček, Ph.D.

This event marks the enduring ties between New York College Educational Group and the Czech Republic—bonds established nearly three decades ago with the founding of our subsidiary private university in Prague, the University of New York in Prague (UNYP).

Dr. Sedláček is one of the most prominent economists, philosophers, and authors of the Czech Republic, having served as an economic advisor to former President Václav Havel.

About the Lecture

• Title: “After Intelligence: Competition by Meaning and What Will Remain of Humans After AI?”
• Theme & Significance: In an era of rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence, the lecture focuses on the shift from conventional "intelligence" to the quest for meaning, raising profound questions about what remains of humanity after AI. This is a highly timely, interdisciplinary talk of direct relevance to students and faculty across all academic disciplines.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM
• Venue: NYC Athens Campus, 38 Amalias Avenue, Syntagma (Auditorium A1)
• Language: English

RSVP Due to limited seating capacity, please confirm your attendance by Friday, October 30, 2026, via email at: events@nyc.gr

Your presence will be a great honor.