STATE OF DEMOCRACY 2026

🌍 State of Democracy 2026
Honouring 150 Years of Konrad Adenauer’s Legacy

Join us for an insightful panel discussion and reception as we reflect on the state of democracy in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.
This year marks the 150th birthday of Konrad Adenauer, the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. In his legacy, we invite you to engage in a timely conversation on the challenges and future of democracy at a global crossroads.

Program:
• 5:00 PM – Doors Open
• 5:30 PM – Opening & Keynote, Panel Discussion
• 7:00 PM – Closing
• Until 8:00 PM – Reception

🎤 Keynote Speaker:
Lars Hänsel, Head of Department Europe and Northa America, KAS

💬 Panelists:
• Daniel Kinderman, Professor, University of Delaware
• Svend-Erik Skaaning, Professor, Aarhus University
• Jean-Francois Daoust, Associate Professor, Universite de Sherbrooke

🎙 Moderator:
• Engi Abou-El-Kheir, PhD candidate, University of Ottawa

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of thoughtful discussion and exchange.