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Innovation, Regulation & Geopolitics: Accelerating Europe’s Competitive Future
Three leading experts discuss Europe’s most pressing dilemma: how to remain competitive in an era where power increasingly trumps democratic values. Moderated by author Andrew Keen, this DLD26 expert panel…
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Humans We Invented: Understanding People Who Don’t Exist
Synthetic humans are generative AI models of culture, behavior and emotion. In her DLD26 presentation, Karin Immenroth, Global Chief Data Officer and Managing Director at Mediaplus Group, shows how these…
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Empowering Humans in Age of AI
The concentration of AI power in the hands of a few thousand people poses a systemic risk – but 8 billion humans don’t have to wait for permission to shape…
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Falling Birth Rates, Rising Robots and the Future of Learning
As AI systems become more capable, the question becomes not what machines can do, but what humans should still learn – and why. In his DLD Munich 2026 talk, Pegor…
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Redefining Education: Harnessing AI for Cognitive Growth
In the age of Artificial Intelligence, schools and universities have to fundamentally rethink their approach to education, Kristina Kallas, Estonia’s Minister of Education and Research, argues in her DLD26 talk.…
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It’s Time to Rebuild: A 12-Month Sprint for Europe’s Social Platforms
Europe’s digital ecosystem largely depends on foreign platforms and it’s time to change that, this DLD26 session, moderated by André Loesekrug-Pietri, makes clear. Former European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager…
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Doomers & Optimism: A Presidential Debate
This vibrant DLD26 discussion about Europe’s role in global science and innovation features Patrick Cramer, President of the Max Planck Society, as the optimist, and Clemens Fuest, President of the…
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The Future of Human Memory
In his inspiring DLD26 talk, digital pioneer Aleksandar Stojanovic unveils the Tesseract, “a collaborative memory monument and civilizational time capsule.” The project by the DARI Foundation aims to safeguard the…
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Century of Plenty
Sven Smit, Chairman of the McKinsey Global Institute, presents a compelling vision for a “Century of Plenty.” Humanity is at the cusp of a new era, he argues, where abundance…
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When AI Moves Faster Than Society
Leading AI researcher Björn Ommer and sociologist Armin Nassehi, both of LMU university Munich, discuss the accelerating influence of artificial intelligence on society and human self-perception, emphasizing both risks and…
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Building Bridges through Art
In their inspiring DLD26 conversation, Sheikha Al Mayassa, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, and renowned curator Hans Ulrich Obrist (Serpentine Galleries) explore how art can serve as a powerful diplomatic tool…
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DLD Munich 2026: Speakers & Topics
Two stages, more than 120 sessions and valuable insights for a whole year: here’s what you can expect when you join DLD from January 15-17 in Munich. “It’s Gonna Be…
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Changing Education
Are schools and universities keeping up with the times? Or do they need to be reinvented? If so, how? These are the core topics of this DLD Munich conversation between Gabi Zedlmayer (University of the People), Karin Künnapas (kood/Jõhvi) and investor Taavet...
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Freedom of the Press
Free speech is an invaluable asset – so precious, in fact, that one of the first things dictators do is try to suppress it. One way to achieve this goal is to bring all media outlets under their control and use them...
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