Keynote Speaker

The narrative of successfully coming to terms with the past is in crisis. Author, curator and podcast host Max Czollek argues in favour of a new beginning.

What separates the generations – and what connects them? Youth researcher Klaus Hurrelmann brings us up to date. In the second part, we enter into dialogue with Gen Z!

For the first time, Germany has a Federal Digital Minister. What can we expect from his legislature and plans for state modernization and digitalization?

Find what moves you - a speed dating for a strong civil society at #rp25.

Two years later, the computer scientist returns to the re:publica stage – with an outlook on current developments in generative AI.

Three generations, one internet: Our panelists will discuss how our digital spaces have evolved – and how we want to shape them together.

With Member of the German Bundestag and former Federal Chair of the Green Party we ask: How can one communicate authentically in politics – beyond PR and catchphrases?

With the technologist we will further explore his visions for building a more democratic social media.

Culture trend scout and columnist Isabelle Rogat will be talking about AI, gender and internet culture. At #rp25 she asks: What answers does generative AI have to the complex questions of modern emancipation and sex positivity?

Science historian, writer & teacher D. Graham Burnett discusses at #rp25: How do we reclaim agency in an age where attention has become the ultimate commodity, and human experience the new frontier of extraction?

Heidi Reichinnek has taken the left-wing election campaign online - with success. We discuss with her the new role of social media in politics and what it takes to remain credible in a polarised environment.

With lawyers Chan-jo Jun and Jessica Flint, we discuss how platforms have evolved from neutral advertising media to powerful political actors - and show why yesterday was the best day to preserve democracy with regulation.