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14th Athens Democracy Forum | September 29 – October 1, 2026, Athens
The Democracy & Culture Foundation, in association with The New York Times, is organizing the 14th Athens Democracy Forum, bringing together policymakers, academics, technologists and young leaders from around the world to explore a defining question: why democracy — and how must it evolve to be fit for purpose in the 21st century?
This year the Forum joins forces with the GDC Global Forum, taking place on October 1 at the same venue, the Athens Conservatoire, immediately following the ADF. Two complementary gatherings, one shared path: moving from dialogue to collective commitment for the future of civic space worldwide.
TEENS WORKSHOP ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Following the Greek government’s proposed regulatory framework on minors’ access to social networks, the Democracy & Culture Foundation organized a workshop on March 14, 2026, bringing together experts from fields including medicine, law enforcement, academia, research and the arts, alongside teenagers themselves through a deliberation process.
The workshop explored teenagers’ lived experiences with social media, their concerns and positive perceptions and developed practical proposals addressed to schools, parents, the state, social media platforms and young people themselves.
The Democracy & Culture Foundation advocates for the inclusion of teenagers’ perspectives in the national dialogue on digital policy for children and young people.
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THE ATHENS DEMOCRACY FORUM
The 2026 Athens Democracy Forum will take place September 29 - October 1 in Athens, where we will confront democracy's uncertain legacy in this era of turbulence, ask why it still matters and explore how it must evolve to remain fit for the challenges of the 21st century.
ART FOR TOMORROW
Since 2015, Art for Tomorrow has been exploring how culture can be a catalyst for social and economic development in conjunction with the promotion of democratic values. Every year, in different host cities, Art for Tomorrow explores the interplay of politics and culture, the rise of technology, the fallout from the climate crisis, the rise in inequalities, the role of institutions and the overarching social impact of the arts.
