Keynote Speaker

How can we communicate better with one another – in public, in private and on social media? The two journalists will be discussing this at re:publica 26!

Both authors discuss language and memes as political tools at re:publica 26.

When is polarisation a problem, and to what extent is it even important for democracy? The sociologist will discuss this at re:publica 26.

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.