From 21 - 22 November, a group of around 120 scholars, political decision-makers and young talents will discuss issues critical to our future at the international conference Hamburg (Insecurity) Sessions. We ask: Which Europe do we want to live in? What will the future world order look like? With what weapons will future wars be fought? How do we deal with the global challenges of climate change and migration? The need to actively shape our future results not only in duties and obligations, but also in possibilities and opportunities, which must be both recognised and utilised.
Katharina Fegebank, Second Mayor of Hamburg and Hamburg Senator of Science, will open the Hamburg Sessions on the evening of November 20th. Niels Annen, Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office, is also expected to attend the opening.
The Hamburg (Insecurity) Sessions aim to be something different than established security conferences. The purpose is not to wallow in old problems, but rather to highlight new ideas and approaches for a better future. The conference takes place at locations that boast a creative flair and offers young and emerging talents a voice in workshops. It aims to find critical, creative and constructive answers to the most pressing issues of our shared future.
This is reflected in the conference’s programme as well. On the evening of November 21st, science and politics will - so to speak - face the music. Under the slogan “(No) Future Music?”, political decision-makers, scholars and others who work to spread knowledge will sit down with musicians and managers of well-known bands (including Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk) in the concrete behemoth Hamburger Bunker at Feldstraße to discuss the music of tomorrow.
For more information about the Hamburg (Insecurity) Sessions as well as a programme overview, click here.