Society, politics & business

Hanaholmen Democracy Day

Diversity is one of the cornerstones of democracy. In a democracy, we have to tolerate different opinions, goals and forms of activity. How do we endure this diversity as individuals and together as societies?

Date

2.12.2024

Time

10.30 - 14.30

Location

Hanaholmen, Espoo

Event type

Free of charge

Language

English
Register here

Please register not later than November, 25th, 2024

DEMOCRACY, KNOWLEDGE AND BILDUNG

The traditional idea of public education and learning is threatened, both technically and ideologically . How do we maintain democracy and constructive dialogue if we lack common and credible knowledge? We agree upon the fact that preserving democracy is our common goal and benefits everyone. Or do we?

This event is a part of a two day programme on democracy and bildung in cooperation with Svenska Folkskolans Vänner, the second part being a seminar in Swedish on December 3rd at the G18 venue in Helsinki: ”Bildning och bubblor”.

TimeProgramme

12.30

Welcoming Words
Gunvor Kronman, CEO, Hanaholmen

The Benefits of Democracy and Current Global Trends
Marina Nord, the V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg

Education for democracy in Finland – different scenarios for the future
Matti Rautiainen, University of Jyväskylä

Bubble-Hopping – How To Change Your Perspectives
Emma Stenström, Associate Professor, Stockholm School of Economics

Q&A

14.20

Coffee break

14.50

The Anders Chydenius Award 2024

Developing Democracy Innovations In the Nordics
Hannu-Pekka Ikäheimo, Director, Democracy And Polarization Programme, Sitra

Democracy as an Embodied Creature: The human citizen in a time of polycrisis
Minna Salami, feminist author, social critic and programme chair at The New Institute

Future Bildung in Sweden
Christer Nylander, Special Commissioner, former MP

Q&A

Closing Remarks
Björn Vikström, Chair, the Anders Chydenius Foundation

16.30

End of seminar

Discussions will be moderated by Henrik Huldén, Project Manager, Hanaholmen

Lunch at Hanaholmen (25€) is served at 11.30, can be purchased by registration.

The seminar is arranged by Hanaholmen, the Culture Centre for Sweden and Finland together with The Anders Chydenius Foundation.

Contact details

Henrik Huldén

Project Manager (special tasks, freedom of speech project)

henrik.hulden@hanaholmen.fi