Evolving technologies and political participation
The conference is organised by the University of Luxembourg in the framework of Luxembourg’s chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. This conference is part of Luxembourg’s commitment to promoting the core values of the Council of Europe – human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. It aims to develop concrete solutions to the challenges and opportunities of youth political participation in the digital age.
Exploring a critical aspect of democracy and youth engagement in the digital age
The advent of the digital age has fundamentally transformed the landscape of political participation, creating unprecedented opportunities and challenges, particularly for the younger generation. This international conference, “Democracy and Youth in the Digital Age: Evolving Technologies and Political Participation”, aims to explore the complex and dynamic relationship between young citizens and the digital political sphere.
In an era where social media platforms, online forums, and artificial intelligence increasingly shape political discourse and engagement, it is crucial to understand how these technologies influence young people’s political awareness, activism, and the formation of their political identities. This conference seeks to bridge the gap between cutting-edge academic research and practical, real-world applications by bringing together a diverse array of experts from various scientific fields, policymakers, activists, and educators.
Practical information
Hosted during Luxembourg’s chairmanship of the council of Europe.
Programme
Wednesday 19 March 2025
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12.00
RegistrationEntry closes at 15.45.
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16.00 – 17.30
Ceremonial opening
In the presence of His Royal Highness, the Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg♬ Wilhelmus by Blechensemble Harmonie Clemency (Luca Wolff, Josy Simon, Jérôme Hautus, Olivier Schroeder, Eric Wolff)
- Welcome by Prof. Dr. Georg Mein, Director of the University of Luxembourg Institute for Digital Ethics
- Speech by Prof. Dr. Jens Kreisel, Rector of the University of Luxembourg
- Address by His Royal Highness, the Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg
- Speech by Stéphanie Obertin, Minister for Research and Higher Education
- Keynote by His Excellency Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe
- Address by Clifton Grima, Minister of Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation (Malta)
- Closing words by Claude Meisch, Minister of Education, Children and Youth
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17.30
Welcome reception and networking
Thursday 20 March 2025: 6 parallel sections
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8.30
Welcome
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9.30
- Presentation 1 (9.30 – 10.15)
- Presentation 2 (10.15 – 11.00)
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11.00
☕ Coffee break
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11.15
- Presentation 3 (11.15 – 12.00)
- Presentation 4 (12.00 – 12.45)
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12.45
Lunch
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15.00
- Presentation 5 (15.00 – 15.45)
- Presentation 6 (15.45 – 16.30)
- Presentation 7 (16.30 – 17.15)
- Presentation 8 (17.15 – 18.00)
The second day of the Democracy and Youth in the Digital Age conference (20 March 2025) is recognised as professional development for teachers by IFEN (Institut de formation de l’éducation nationale).
Registration is available via IFEN using the course codes D4-e-90 or D4-e-91.
Friday 21 March 2025
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9.30
Welcome
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10.00
Presentation and synthesis of the panels by the chairs and discussion of results
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11.30
Round table discussion
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12.30
Final reception
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