Looking back to look ahead: prospects for a resilient future
Let’s talk about … embracing the future
Technological upheavals, climate change, geopolitical crises and social polarisation: in a time of far-reaching global change, the future seems almost impossible to predict. Nevertheless, there is a widely shared desire across society to shape the world of tomorrow, starting today. But what does a democratic society need in order to retain its agency?
Talk
Regular
8.00€
Reduced
4.00€
This latest instalment of the ‘Let’s talk about’ discussion series also marks the end of Futurium Director Stefan Brandt’s ten-year tenure. He will take up the post of Director-General at the Berlin Opera Foundation from January 2027 and will in future be responsible for Berlin’s opera houses and the State Ballet.
Together with distinguished guests from the worlds of academia and public life, we reflect on the diverse experiences since Futurium opened whilst looking toward what lies ahead. At the heart of this, we will ask: what does our democracy and society need to move forward into the future in a resilient, sustainable and constructive manner?
The conversation will combine personal reflection with questions about the future of society. At the same time, we’ll be invited to reflect on the conditions under which we can continue to shape our shared future in an open and democratic manner.
Guests
- Stefan Brandt, Director of the Futurium
- Prof. Dr. Hedwig Richter, Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at the University of the German Armed Forces Munich (Universität der Bundeswehr München)
Information
- Venue: Forum
- Admission: 8,00€ / reduced price 4,00€
- A ticket is required.
- Remaining tickets will be available at the box office.
- Event language: German, German Sign Language
- The event will be recorded and will be available as a video on our YouTube channel afterwards.
Accessibility
- An induction loop system is available.
- Translation into German Sign Language
- We keep seats open in case you want to sit close to the stage due to visual impairments.
- We are a wheelchair accessible venue.
- Spaces without seating are available for wheelchair users.
- The event addresses interested people of all ages. We recommend that participants be at least 16 years old.
- Participation requirements: no prior knowledge required
- Drinks and food are available for purchase.
The future is for everyone! The Futurium wants to be accessible to everyone. If there are any other access needs on your part, please feel free to let us know. We will try to meet them: info@futurium.de
All information on accessibility can be found here.
Photo & Video
Photos will be taken during the event. If you don’t wish to be pictured, please let us know in advance.
Tickets
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