With emerging democracies backsliding into authoritarianism and others falling prey to populism, there has never been a more urgent need to assess the evolving state of democracy and its impact now, amid rapid global change.
The 2019 Athens Democracy Forum was held on October 9-11 in Athens. It brought together senior New York Times journalists together with international business leaders, policy makers, academics and experts to discuss the state of democracy. It was varied, diverse. The Good, the Bad, the Ugly about democracy.
There were also four special 3 hour immersive “deep-dive discussions” on the topics of artificial intelligence, climate change, migration, and social media platforms.
We enjoyed not just a rich program of sessions (and magnificent breakfasts and lunches provided every day), but a rich program of cultural events and networking opportunities, including a welcome reception at the Acropolis Museum, cultural tours throughout Athens, an interactive discussion with senior New York Times journalists.
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