19:00 - 21:00

OPENING REMARKS
Anna Sjöström Douagi and Maria Leptin

DEFENDING DEMOCRACY
Meet two remarkable women risking their lives to protect democracy and human rights.

Maria Ressa
Oleksandra Matviichuk

Interviewer: Adam Smith

DECODING DEMOCRACY
What goes through our minds when we think about voting? Scientists are exploring how the digital revolution affects voter behaviour, polarisation and movement building. This can inform how we protect democracies.

Michael Bruter
Emilie Caspar
Stefania Milan

Moderator: Méabh Mc Mahon

AI, SCIENCE AND SOCIETY
AI will have a big impact on science, society and democracy. We are at the beginning of this journey. How do we capture the opportunities and manage the risks?

Demis Hassabis
Ben Feringa
Paul Nurse
Věra Jourová

Moderator: Maria Leptin

VALUING DEMOCRACY
Have faith in democracy. It is the best way to drive human progress. The good news is that democratic processes can be made stronger.

Maria Ressa
Paul Nurse
Ben Feringa
Oleksandra Matviichuk

Moderator: Adam Smith

CLOSING REMARKS