INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES
The democratic world seems to be at a crossroads. Trust in institutions is declining. Belief in democracy and the willingness to embrace democracy are weakening. Democratic processes around the world suddenly – and quite paradoxically - seem to be turning against the very foundations of democracy. Traditional liberal ideas are losing self-confidence in the global competition. Has democracy, as we know it, expired? Is it in transition? To what? Are we facing a systemic change? Has democracy become distorted, is it out of control? Has it not been able to reflect the changes in the society and the technological developments?
Thematic Areas:
- Negative Trends in Democracy
- Globalization and Restless Identities
- Media, Information Marketplace, and the Post-Truth World
- Countering Authoritarianism
- Revitalizing Democracy
- Religion, Transcendence and Democracy
Over one hundred speakers and several hundred experts from the fields of politics, diplomacy, and civil society will participate at the conference. Among the confirmed are the following personalities:
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
(tentative as of September 7, 2017)
Sunday, October 8
| 9:00 – 10:30 | Closed Working Sessions |
| 10:30 – 13:00 |
Public Discussion |
| with H.S.H. Albert ll, Prince of Monaco | |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Closed Working Sessions |
| 16:00 – 17:30 | Panel Discussion (Embassy of Germany) |
| 19:00 – 21:00 | Opening Ceremony (Prague Crossroads) |
Monday, October 9 (Prague, Žofín Palace)
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8:00 – 9:15 |
Working Breakfasts |
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9:30 – 11:00 |
Opening Panel: Democracy Challenged |
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11:15 – 12:45 |
Panel Discussions on the topics of populism, radicalization, role of youth in democracies, Latin America |
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12:45 – 14:00 |
Lunch Break |
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14:00 – 15:30 |
Panel Discussions on the topics of challenges to democracy, globalization, Russia, “post-truth” era and social media, China, populism |
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15:45 – 17:15 |
Panel Discussions on the influence of technology on democracy, Turkey |
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17:30 – 18:30 |
Life-hack: Is My Microwave Spying on Me? |
| 19:30 – 21:30 | Gala Dinner (by special invitation only) |
Tuesday, October 10 (Prague, Žofín Palace)
| 8:30 – 10:00 | Working Breakfasts |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Closed Working Sessions on the topics of challenges to democracy, Latin America, civic activism |
| 13:00 – 15:30 | Closed Working Sessions on the topics of challenges to democracy, Latin America, civic activism, Europe, technologies |
| 15:45 – 16:45 | Public Discussion with Heinz Fischer, Former President of Austria |
| 17:00 – 18:30 | Closing Panel: Defending Democracy |
