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

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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Autonomous Flying Systems
Drones. They’re everywhere now, and there’s huge potential for further business applications. But to make the most of this technology, we need a smart infrastructure. For politics and society, security issues arise when…
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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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DLD Munich 2024
DLD24 brought together experts from business, science and culture. Revisit this exciting event here with talks, videos, images…
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