Dive into the world of high-stakes political campaigning with Martin Burgr, a distinguished advisor and strategist behind several groundbreaking campaigns. Martin’s expertise has shaped the outcomes of key political figures, including the election of Zuzana Čaputová as Slovakia’s head of state and the successful campaign of Bratislava’s mayor, Matúš Vall. Recently, he played a pivotal role in the team of presidential candidate Petr Pavel, focusing on enhancing online communication strategies.

Artificial intelligence is a game changer for politics and campaigning, for better or worse. How are political professionals across Europe already using it, and how can they anticipate what’s to come? Join us for an insightful session with expert practitioners and learn how to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in politics.

Together with top journalists in the field of European politics, we focused on challenges and opportunities for political journalism in Europe ahead of the EU election in 2024, and the years ahead. We explored the contrast between the way political journalists cover European politics and the way it appears to activists and professional political operatives.

Together with the Secretary Generals of prominent European political parties, we dived into the crucial topics that political professionals can expect to encounter in the years ahead.Panel discussion with: Thanasis Bakolas, Secretary General, EPP, Giacomo Filibeck, Executive Secretary General, PES, Didrik de Schaetzen, Secretary General Interim, ALDE, Benedetta de Marte, Secretary General, EGP.

Trust in political parties is at an all-time low. Many see them as part of the problem of democratic decline. A growing movement even envisages democracy without them. If political parties are to have a future, they must change. What needs to change is less clear – but the key question is how political parties can actually change. This panel brings together expert practitioners from the front line of European party politics. They will all share their first-hand experiences and views on party innovation.