re:publica 26
18.-20th May 2026
STATION Berlin
News
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#rp26 speaker Carolin Amlinger and Oliver Nachtwey
Why do so many people want to see the world go up in flames? These two sociologists provide answers at re:publica 26 – and offer hope.
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#rp26 speaker Cory Doctorow
The science fiction novelist, journalist and technology activist shows how the internet has been "enshittified" – and what can be done about it.
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#rp26 speaker Annekathrin Kohout
Algorithms particularly reward those who share highly emotional content. The cultural scientist is researching how this changes discourse.
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#rp26 speaker Hito Steyerl
Artist Hito Steyerl shows how art is changing in the age of generative AI and techno-capitalism — and what a resistant aesthetic might look like.
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#rp26 speaker Taylor Lorenz
The author and journalist discusses the disruptive changes that creators, influencers and online communities have brought about.
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#rp26 speaker Anna Lembke: Dopamine Nation – Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence
Our access to dopamine kicks seems limitless. This makes it all the more important to find a healthy balance. Professor and psychiatrist Anna Lembke shows how this can be achieved.
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#rp26 speaker Karen Hao
The bestselling author and journalist discusses the central role of companies such as OpenAI in today's “AI empire”.
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Call for Participation for re:publica 26: Ask us anything!
In the online meetups with our programme team, you can ask any questions you may have about the CfP and get tips for your submission.
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That was re:publica x New Fall Festival
Video recordings of the sessions at R Forum are now available for viewing!
