Benedikt Franke
Munich Security Conference
Benedikt Franke is Vice-Chairman and CEO of the Munich Security Conference. Previously he worked as Special Assistant for the former Secretary-General of the United Nations and Nobel Laureate, Kofi Annan. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge.
Videos
What Kind of Defense Innovation Ecosystem Do We Need in Germany and Europe?
Amid global political instability Europe faces an uncomfortable challenge: the need to rapidly scale its defense capabilities – in a resposible way. This DLD26 session, moderated by Tanit Koch (FOCUS), brings together Benedikt…
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Closed Loops, Open Futures
How can the circular economy act as a strategic response to geopolitical tensions, particularly with regard to critical minerals and raw materials? That question lies at the heart of this expert panel discussion…
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The End of “The End of History”?
In the face of many global crises it might seem that Francis Fukuyama’s idea of “the end of history” – the ultimate triumph of liberal democracy and market economies – has itself come…
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Biodiversity Loss: A Security Issue!?
The destruction of natural ecosystems is becoming a global security issue, as former NATO general Tom Middendorp, Benedikt Franke (Munich Security Conference) and Florian Krampe (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) discuss in their…
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European Sovereignty
Where’s Europe’s place in the geopolitical landscape today? How strong – or weak – are the 27 EU countries, both economically and politically? And how can European sovereignty be improved in times of…
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The Big Picture Outlook
What impact does artificial intelligence have on the economy? On international relations? On security? Top economist Moritz Schularick (Kiel Institute for the World Economy) and Benedikt Franke (Munich Security Conference) share expert insights…
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DLD Future Hub: Impact of AI
AI and the circular economy take center stage at the DLD Future Hub from September 9-11, 2025, in Munich. The three-day event brings together experts across various disciplines…
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DLD Munich 2025
Europe’s leading innovation conference celebrates its 20th anniversary from January 16-18, 2025, in Munich. Find out about speakers, location details and how to attend…
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DLD Nature
Why invest in nature? Get expert insights about biodiversity, climate change and high-tech solutions that can help heal the planet. Join us for DLD Nature on September 12-13, 2024, in Munich…
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