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Enhancing Human Resilience in the Age of AI
Technology has the power to liberate humans – but too often it is used to reinforce old systems of control. Author Douglas Rushkoff opens this DLD Future Hub session with…
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Defense, Technology & Capital: A New Strategic Frontier
Europe faces a critical moment in defense and security, as the continent is grappling with outdated systems and the need to adapt to modern threats. In this DLD Future Hub…
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Gen AI in Education: From Research to the Classroom
The promise of AI in education lies not in replacing teachers or automating learning, but in fostering human agency, critical thinking, and genuine understanding, this DLD Future Hub panel makes…
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The Technological Republic and the Future of the West
Has Silicon Valley lost its way, squandering immense talent and resources on “the trivial and ephemeral” while neglecting critical challenges that could define civilization’s future? With that provocative notion, Nicholas…
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Shaping the Future of AI: The Bavarian Approach
Bavaria aims to create a future where AI isn’t just a technological advancement, but a fundamental driver for economic prosperity, social well-being, and democratic resilience. Moderated by Ann-Kristin Achleitner (TUM),…
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Opening Keynote BAIOSPHERE
Bavaria’s Minister-President Markus Söder opens his BAIOSPHERE track keynote at the DLD Future Hub conference by emphasizing his state’s global reputation as an innovation hub. He celebrates the state’s unique…
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Future Cities: Circular, Sustainable, Digital – Livable!
How can cities be reimagined as urban spaces where nature, culture, and technology coexist to create sustainable, inclusive communities? Thomas Girst (BMW Group) moderates a vibrant DLD Future Hub discussion…
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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…
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The Promptah No. 3: “Future Positive!”
In its third issue, DLD’s people magazine for curious minds highlights the rapid evolution of AI and celebrates Esther Dyson as a pioneer of using tech for good.
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Why Tristan Harris Fears a “Race to Recklessness” in AI
The famous tech ethicist sees great potential in artificial intelligence – but also the danger of further eroding the foundations of society. His solution? Balancing power with responsibility.
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DLD20s: These Young Innovators Are Shaping a Positive Future
Meet the brilliant minds who offer bold ideas to solving some of the world’s most trickiest problems, from improving social equality and education to taking AI to the next level.
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Meet the EuroStack: “The World Desperately Needs a Third Way”
Innovation economist Francesca Bria has developed a strategy for making Europe digitally autonomous. She explains how the EuroStack can boost the continent’s competitiveness.
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Post-Human Economies: Redefining Value with Agentic AI
In his DLD25 presentation, Herman Narula, co-founder and CEO of Improbable, presents a compelling vision of virtual worlds are evolving beyond entertainment to become central economic and social frameworks in an AI-driven future. His company has been hosting massive virtual events ranging...
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Humanity’s Future in Virtual Worlds
There’s much more to virtual reality than gaming, as Improbable CEO Herman Narula explains in his DLD All Stars presentation. Running complex simulations in virtual worlds could bring many benefits to business, society and politics, he points out. And there’s hope of...
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