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Athens Democracy Forum - September 30 - October 2 2020 (online event)

The 2020 Athens Democracy Forum (September 30 - October 2) is a free, virtual event that brings together leaders from government, business and the non-profit sector to explore the key issues facing democracy.  Themed "The New Abnormal: Reimagining Democracy,"  the event is hosted and moderated by senior The New York Times journalists in order to provide quality, independent analysis of the critical issues facing democracy   


The dynamic speaker line-up features Kyriakos Mitsotakis (Prime Minister, Hellenic Republic), Juan Guaido (President, Venezuelan Parliament), Marija Pejčinović Burić (Secretary-General, Council of Europe), Brad Smith (President, Microsoft), Elhadj As Sy (Chair of the Biard, Kofi Annan Foundation), Jeffrey Sachs (Professor, Columbia University), Yuval Noah Harar (author, historian and professor),  Kishore Mahbubani (Distinguished Fellow, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore), Alice Bah Kuhnke (Member of European Parliament, European Union) and many more. 

A program covering crucial issues

The impressive agenda explores issues including the future of capitalism, geopolitical shifts, transitioning from protests to politics, the use of technology as a force for good, the power of belief, and much more. 

Sessions include:

  • Democracy in a Time of Crisis: The coronavirus pandemic has tested leadership models around the world and has brought unexpected changes. How have various political models gained or lost legitimacy?
  • From Protests to Politics: Activists have been the catalysts for real regime changes around the world. But can protests transition into lasting governmental structures? Or are dissidents by nature ill-suited to governance?
  • Capitalism in a post-Covid World:Can corporations make the enormous changes needed to respond effectively to a rapidly changing world? Or is the capitalist system itself outmoded and in need of an overhaul?
  • Migration and Human Rights:Wars, economic dislocation and climate change have pushed people from their homelands. What has the impact been on social cohesion and human rights, especially for children and youth?

oin speakers and peers to explore concrete solutions and actions. Take a look at the full speaker list and view the latest conference agendahere.


Register today for the free, virtual Forum and gain access to a stellar line-up of expert speakers and a comprehensive program covering key issues facing democracy.  

Register for your free ticket to the virtual Forum by clicking here.