The Metropolitan Conference for the Immediate Present
Is crisis mode the new normal? First it was the coronavirus crisis, and now it’s the news from Ukraine that is the dominant feature of our daily lives. Showing solidarity, organizing relief efforts – right now, our eyes are focused on what needs to be done, day after day.
What is your idea for the future of the city after the Covid-19 pandemic? Send us your description and be part of the grand finale of Berlin questions: the Marathon for the New Now on 14 August!…
In 2021, Berlin questions will take place in hybrid format: both online and live at various locations in Berlin. Hurry up and save your ticket now!…
Local crises make global connections visible. How can we find new ways to achieve cross-border cooperation and solidarity? Destination Metropolis: How can cities cope with new waves of migration and the arrival of refugees? Weaving Social Fabric: How can metropolises unite to solve the world’s challenges? Inflation and recession: How…
With the consequences of global warming, the ongoing pandemic and a war in Europe, our world is experiencing serious challenges. Can these challenges serve as a wake-up call for fundamental change? What does this mean for global cities?Could war prompt us to question our assumptions? Localize now: Has globalization come…
From 11 to 14 August, the conference Berlin questions will take over the city of Berlin for the fourth time. Under the title Metropolis: The New Now, international speakers will meet in iconic locations across the city to discuss the most pressing issues of our time.
The host of this year’s conference is Michael Müller, Governing Mayor of Berlin. He will welcome international politicians, scientists, activists and other trailblazing speakers in Berlin, for four days of disruptive keynotes, panel talks and discussions.