Keynote Speaker

Writer Anne Rabe speaks at re:publica 26 about values, power and social cohesion. Journalist and author Yasmine M’Barek moderates.

The linguist asks: Can it work out if we're only concerned with adapting to the aesthetics of platforms – and everyone is competing for attention on one stage?

How can we shift from a defensive to an offensive stance? For the political scientist and journalist, civil society is key.

Loud, hectic, grey? At first glance, cities do not seem particularly welcoming. The psychiatrist and stress researcher discusses what it takes for them to be places where we can feel good.

In Germany, the far right is gaining strength – and the majority remains silent. At #rp26, the journalist and author shows: democracy is not a done deal.

How can we overcome crises and defend ourselves against fascism? The sociologist, democracy researcher and author will discuss this topic at re:publica 26.

In her session, the author and journalist highlights what is currently going wrong – and encourages us to stand up against digital violence.

While the state of Germany is still counting licenses, the Minister for Digitalization and Media Policy is already switching an entire federal state to open source.

The journalist, author and physician will speak at re:publica 26 about division as an instrument of power – and will present effective counterstrategies.

X and Grok use data without the users' consent. The historian talks about how Elon Musk is trying to secure legitimacy.

Correctiv, Campact, and other organizations play an important role in criticising and monitoring society. The political scientist and communications scholar shows why doing so is becoming increasingly dangerous.

The ‘newsfluencer’ and presenter demonstrates how we can deal with the enemies of democracy on the internet.