Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy Conference 2024

Session Outputs and Results

Overview

• Introduction: This document serves to collect and compile outputs, insights, and results from various sessions held during the Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy Conference 2024. Organizers and participants are encouraged to contribute their notes and findings here.

Day 1: Opening Evening (Date: TBC)

Outputs

1. Welcome and Introduction

   • Summary of key points from the opening remarks by Tana Foarfa & Caroline Vernaillen.

2. Panel: “War in the Black Sea Region - Can democracy deliver security?”

   • Key insights and conclusions from the discussion led by Ivan Vejvoda.

Day 2: Thursday, 16 May 2024

• Location: Revista Theatre and Faculty of Sociology and Social Work

Plenary Sessions (Morning)

1. Keynotes and Fireside Chat

   • Highlights from Marjan Ehsassi's keynote on citizen assemblies.
   • Summary of discussions on cohesion and regional development.

2. EUROSFAT Panel: “Eroding trust in democracy - the destructive effects of corruption”

   • Notable points and conclusions from this panel.

Parallel Sessions (Afternoon)

1. Session 2: Academic spotlight on Constitution and direct democracy

   • Summary of insights and findings from Marco Podetta, Lorenzo Spadacini, and others.

2. Session 4: Bootcamp on Digital innovation

   • Key takeaways and lessons learned from Alexis Prokopiev, Simon Strohmenger, and Julia Thomaschki.

3. Session 7: Roundtable on Youth in the EU

   • Highlights from discussions led by Davide Emanuele Iannace, Dana Patricia Novacescu, and Sara Pane.

Day 3: Friday, 17 May 2024

• Location: Revista Theatre and Faculty of Sociology and Social Work

Plenary Sessions (Morning)

1. EUROSFAT Panel: “Future of Europe”

   • Insights and predictions discussed in this session.

2. EUROSFAT Panel: Dialogue with the European Commissioner

   • Key points from the dialogue session.

Parallel Sessions (Afternoon)

1. Panel on Strong institutions

   • Summary of perspectives shared by electoral management experts.

2. Workshop on Transformative role of technology

   • Findings and recommendations from technology-focused discussions.

Day 4: Saturday, 18 May 2024

• Location: Faculty of Sociology and Social Work

Plenary Sessions (Morning)

1. Fireside-Chat Panel: “Mayors for democracy”

   • Notable insights and experiences shared by participating mayors.

2. Panel: “Trust in Democracies – The Truedem research project”

   • Summary of preliminary lessons and research findings.

Closing

• Summary and Conclusions
  • Overall insights, key takeaways, and actionable outcomes from the conference.

Contributors

• List of facilitators, attendees, and organizers who contributed to this document.