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Competitiveness, Innovation and European Values
The future of Europe’s competitiveness lies at the intersection of pragmatic innovation, market unity, and values-driven policy, this DLD25 panel discussion with Claudia Nemat (Deutsche Telekom) and Mario Nava (European…
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DLD25 Keynote by Robert Habeck
German Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck addresses the conflict between liberal democracies and authoritarian regimes, emphasizing the need for Europe to strengthen its economic and technological…
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How to Start a Movement
The intersection of nature, technology, and human agency takes center stage as Henry Timms (Brunswick Group) and transformation scholar Maja Göpel explore how to start effective social movements in a…
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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 –…
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Digital Agenda 2030
Industry leaders and politicians tackle Germany’s digital transformation challenges with surprising consensus across party lines. Moderated by Gordon Repinski (Politico) this DLD25 panel discussion brings together Markus Haas (o2 Telefónica…
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Birds for Peace
An unlikely trio of scientists and diplomats demonstrate how bird conservation has become a powerful tool for cross-border cooperation amid regional tensions in the Middle East. Led by Israeli ornithologist…
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Tech History – An Outlook to the Future
Moderator Fred Vogelstein (Crazy Stupid Tech) leads a dynamic discussion with tech veterans Mitchell Baker (Mozilla) and Esther Dyson alongside digital native Mona Ismail, examining how insights from past technological…
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Education for a New Era
Generative AI promises to reinvent education in the digital age yet again. In this DLD25 session, moderated by Katja Speck (VisualVest) brings together three leading experts in the field for…
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The AI Dilemma: Steering Towards a More Humane Future
In his riveting DLD25 presentation, prominent tech critic Tristan Harris lays out the ethical and societal challenges posed by AI, drawing parallels to the unintended consequences of social media. After…
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How to Reclaim Humanity from Tech
The complex relationship between technology, society, and capitalism takes center stage at this engrossing DLD25 conversation between best-selling author Ece Temelkuran and House of Lords member Joanna Shields (WeProtect Global…
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DLD25 Preview: Speakers & Topics
DLD Munich is bigger than ever, with special tracks about AI, nature and exponential technologies. Find out who’s speaking and what to expect when you join us from January 16-18,…
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The Hidden Link Between Climate Change and National Security
As nature suffers, so do humans. Security researcher Florian Krampe explains why climate action is crucial to preventing conflicts, near and far.
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Why We Need Open Science
Science without paywalls is not a nice-to-have but the engine of innovation, economic growth, and planetary survival, Kamila Markram, CEO of science platform Frontiers, argues in her DLD26 conversation with journalist Jennifer Schenker (The Innovator). Markram traces the founding of Frontiers back...
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Steward Ownership: A New Way of Owning and Investing in Companies
In this DLD24 talk by Armin Steuernagel you’ll hear about the concept of “steward ownership”, a new way of allocating power and money in companies, that is based on two core principles: self-determination and purpose. Traditional corporate forms date back to the...
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