Evolving technologies and political participation
Hosted during Luxembourg’s chairmanship of the council of Europe
International conference (19 – 21 March 2025)
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.
The opening ceremony is exclusively accessible with a valid ticket (no conference fees).
Access will be granted only upon presentation of a paper or digital copy of your ticket.
Practical information
Ceremonial opening of the conference
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12.00
Registration
Entry 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
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.
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.