The Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2022, held on June 9-10, is an annual conference organized by the Alliance of Democracies Foundation. The summit brings together political and business leaders, including current and former heads of government, from the world's democracies to discuss and address the challenges facing democratic societies.
The 2022 summit focused on key topics such as defending Ukraine, countering authoritarian powers, and building an alliance of democracies. Sessions included discussions on technology and democracy, with a dedicated day for the Democracy and Tech Entrepreneur Fellowship, and panels addressing the defense of Ukraine and strategies to counter authoritarian regimes.
Notable speakers at the event included Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, National Leader of Belarus; Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament; and Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs at Google. The summit provided opportunities for networking among global leaders, policymakers, and activists committed to promoting and defending democratic values.
The Copenhagen Democracy Summit is ideal for policymakers, business leaders, academics, and activists who are dedicated to strengthening democratic institutions and addressing the challenges posed by authoritarianism. Attendees gain valuable insights, engage in meaningful discussions, and collaborate on initiatives to promote democracy worldwide.
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Speakers(65)
Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Founder and Chairman at The Alliance of Democracies Foundation
Anders Fogh Rasmussen has been at the centre of European and global politics for over three decades as a leading Danish parliamentarian, Danish Minister of Economic Affairs, Prime Minister of Denmark, and Secretary General of NATO. Upon leaving NATO, he founded his strategic advisory firm 'Rasmussen Global' and is also the Chairman of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation.
Anna Herrhausen
Executive Director at Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft
Anna Herrhausen is the Executive Director of the Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft, focusing on social media, war, and democratic values.
Barack Obama
44th President at United States
Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. He is known for his efforts in healthcare reform, economic recovery, and international diplomacy.
Ben Crawford
CEO at CentralNic
Ben Crawford is the CEO of CentralNic, addressing issues related to business responsibility and sanctions.
Brad Smith
President and Vice Chair at Microsoft
Brad Smith leads a team of over 1,700 professionals at Microsoft, focusing on legal matters, government affairs, content policy, and philanthropy. He addresses critical issues at the intersection of technology and society.
Dan Negrea
Senior Director at Freedom and Prosperity Center, Atlantic Council
Dan Negrea is the Senior Director at the Freedom and Prosperity Center of the Atlantic Council, focusing on the Freedom and Prosperity Index.
Daniel Twining
President at International Republican Institute
Daniel Twining is the President of the International Republican Institute, focusing on democracy activism and fighting for change.
Darya Koltsova
Artist at Ukraine
Darya Koltsova is a Ukrainian artist and author of 'Theory of Protection', presenting tributes to Ukraine.
David Aragort
Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow at Fact-ing Database (Venezuela)
David Aragort is a Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow, focusing on the Fact-ing Database in Venezuela.
Derek Mitchell
President at National Democratic Institute
Derek Mitchell is the President of the National Democratic Institute, introducing sessions on democracy activism.
Eric Schmidt
Chairman at Special Competitive Studies Project
Eric Schmidt is the Chairman of the Special Competitive Studies Project, Co-Founder of Schmidt Futures, and former CEO of Google. He focuses on technology and its impact on society.
Federica Vinci
2020 Obama Foundation Leader at Italy
Federica Vinci is a 2020 Obama Foundation Leader from Italy, focusing on democratic organizing in the digital age.
Freddy Tshiong-Tso Lim
Member of Parliament at Taiwan
Freddy Tshiong-Tso Lim is a Member of Parliament in Taiwan, addressing issues related to standing up to China's authoritarianism.
Frederick Kempe
President and CEO at Atlantic Council
Frederick Kempe is the President and CEO of the Atlantic Council, focusing on the Freedom and Prosperity Index.
Fri Asanga
CEO at Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation
Fri Asanga is the Chief Executive Officer of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation, contributing to the Freedom and Prosperity Index.
Ginny Badanes
General Manager at Democracy Forward, Microsoft
Ginny Badanes is the General Manager of Democracy Forward at Microsoft, focusing on media, truth, and trust in the digital age.
Giorgi Kakhiani
Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow at Now Repost (Georgia)
Giorgi Kakhiani is a Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow, focusing on Now Repost in Georgia.
Gyde Jensen
Member of Parliament at Germany
Gyde Jensen is a Member of the German Bundestag and Deputy Chairwoman of the FDP parliamentary group, focusing on building strong democratic alliances and strengthening multilateral institutions.
Ingrida 0imonyt17
Prime Minister at Republic of Lithuania
Ingrida 60imonyt17 has been serving as the Prime Minister of Lithuania since 2020, focusing on economic reforms and strengthening democratic institutions.
Irakli Kavtaradze
Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow at Z-Axis (Georgia)
Irakli Kavtaradze is a Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow, focusing on Z-Axis in Georgia.
Ivo H. Daalder
President at Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ivo H. Daalder is the President of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and host of 'World Review with Ivo Daalder', focusing on building an alliance of democracies.
Jeanne Meserve
Host and Moderator at NatSec Tech podcast
Jeanne Meserve is the host of the NatSec Tech podcast and former anchor and correspondent for CNN and ABC News, moderating various sessions at the summit.
Jeppe Kofod
Minister of Foreign Affairs at Denmark
Jeppe Kofod is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, delivering a tech message at the summit.
Jonas Parello-Plesner
Executive Director at Alliance of Democracies Foundation
Jonas Parello-Plesner is the Executive Director of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation, moderating sessions on defending and strengthening democracy.
Kent Walker
President, Global Affairs at Google
Kent Walker is the President of Global Affairs and Chief Legal Officer at Google and Alphabet, overseeing legal matters, government affairs, content policy, and philanthropy.
Ketevan Bosikashvili
Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow at Supernova (Georgia)
Ketevan Bosikashvili is a Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow, focusing on Supernova in Georgia.
Kimberley Chen
Singer at Taiwan
Kimberley Chen is a Taiwan-based Australian singer, known for standing up to music censorship.
Lakshmi Sampath Goyal
CEO at Centre for Civil Society
Lakshmi Sampath Goyal is the Chief Executive Officer at the Centre for Civil Society, contributing to the Freedom and Prosperity Index.
Leonid Volkov
Former Chief of Staff at Alexei Navalny
Leonid Volkov is the former Chief of Staff for Alexei Navalny, delivering messages from Free Russia.
Leopoldo Lopez
National Coordinator at Voluntad Popular for Freedom
Leopoldo Lopez is a Venezuelan opposition leader, activist, and co-founder of the World Liberty Congress, advocating for democracy and human rights.
Lisbeth Pilegaard
Chair at European Endowment for Democracy
Lisbeth Pilegaard is the Chair of the Executive Committee at the European Endowment for Democracy, focusing on democracy activism.
Lucy Akello
Member of Parliament at Uganda
Lucy Akello is a Member of the Ugandan Parliament, addressing issues related to standing up to China's authoritarianism.
Luis Fornez
Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow at Candydato (Venezuela)
Luis Fornez is a Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow, focusing on Candydato in Venezuela.
Marina Weisband
Digital Expert at Germany
Marina Weisband is a digital expert, politician, and author, focusing on social media, war, and democratic values.
Mark Warner
Senator at United States
Mark Warner is a Member of the United States Senate, focusing on US leadership and making an alliance of democracies a reality.
Markus Reinisch
Vice President Public Policy at Meta
Markus Reinisch is the Vice President of Public Policy for Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Meta, focusing on social media, war, and democratic values.
Matthew Kroenig
Deputy Director at Scowcroft Center, Atlantic Council
Matthew Kroenig is the Deputy Director of the Scowcroft Center at the Atlantic Council, contributing to the Freedom and Prosperity Index.
Michael Chertoff
Co-Chair at Transatlantic Commission on Election Integrity
Michael Chertoff is the Co-Chair of the Transatlantic Commission on Election Integrity and former US Homeland Security Secretary, focusing on social media, war, and democratic values.
Mircea Geoan03
Deputy Secretary General at NATO
Mircea Geoan03 is the NATO Deputy Secretary General, focusing on defending Ukraine.
Nancy Cooper
Global Editor in Chief at Newsweek
Nancy Cooper is the Global Editor in Chief at Newsweek, focusing on media, truth, and trust in the digital age.
Natalie Sedletska
Investigative Reporter at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Natalie Sedletska is an investigative reporter for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Ukrainian Service, focusing on media, truth, and trust in the digital age.
Nico Jaspers
CEO at Latana
Nico Jaspers is the CEO of Latana, focusing on the launch of the Democracy Perception Index 2022.
Olaf Steenfadt
Director at Journalism Trust Initiative, Reporters Without Borders
Olaf Steenfadt is the Director of the Journalism Trust Initiative at Reporters Without Borders, focusing on media, truth, and trust in the digital age.
Pierre Collignon
Editor-in-Chief at Berlingske
Pierre Collignon is the Editor-in-Chief at the Danish daily, Berlingske, moderating sessions on media, truth, and trust in the digital age.
Rachel Samre9n
Advisor at Responsible Business and External Affairs
Rachel Samre9n is a Responsible Business and External Affairs Advisor, moderating sessions on business responsibility and sanctions.
Robert Berschinski
Special Assistant to the President at White House National Security Council
Robert Berschinski is the Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Democracy and Human Rights at the White House National Security Council, focusing on defending and strengthening democracy.
Roberta Metsola
President at European Parliament
Roberta Metsola was elected President of the European Parliament in January 2022. She has been a Member of the European Parliament since 2013, focusing on civil liberties, justice, and home affairs.
Sahra-Josephine Hjorth
2022 Obama Foundation Leader at Denmark
Sahra-Josephine Hjorth is a 2022 Obama Foundation Leader from Denmark, co-founder and CEO at CanopyLab, focusing on democratic organizing in the digital age.
Selvije Mustafi
2022 Obama Foundation Leader at North Macedonia
Selvije Mustafi is a 2022 Obama Foundation Leader from North Macedonia, focusing on democratic organizing in the digital age.
Sergio Alcocer
President at Mexican Council of Foreign Affairs (COMEXI)
Sergio Alcocer is the President of the Mexican Council of Foreign Affairs and former Under Secretary for North America, focusing on the Freedom and Prosperity Index.
Stine Mf8lgaard Sf8rensen
Co-founder at Radiobotics
Stine M0f8lgaard Sf8rensen is the co-founder of Radiobotics, author, business owner, and award-winning entrepreneur, serving as a judge for the Democracy & Technology Entrepreneur program.
Sujeet Kumar
Member of Parliament at India
Sujeet Kumar is a Member of Parliament in India, addressing issues related to standing up to China's authoritarianism.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
National Leader at Belarus
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is the National Leader of Belarus and Head of the United Transition Cabinet. She became a symbol of the peaceful struggle for democracy after the 2020 presidential election.
Tamara Tachynska
Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow at Qela App (Ukraine)
Tamara Tachynska is a Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow, focusing on Qela App in Ukraine.
Thomas Rohden
Chairman at Danish China Critical Society
Thomas Rohden is the Chairman of the Danish China Critical Society, focusing on standing up to China's authoritarianism.
Tommy Ahlers
Former Minister at Denmark
Tommy Ahlers is a former Minister for Higher Education and Science, former Member of the Danish Parliament, and climate tech investor, participating in the Democracy & Technology Entrepreneur program.
Tony Woods
Executive Director at Quad Fellowships, Schmidt Futures
Tony Woods is the Executive Director of Quad Fellowships at Schmidt Futures, participating in the Democracy & Technology Entrepreneur program.
Tsai Ing-wen
President at Republic of China (Taiwan)
Tsai Ing-wen is the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), focusing on Taiwan's role as an integral partner of the global democratic alliance.
Tudor Iulian Bradatan
2022 Obama Foundation Leader at Romania
Tudor Iulian Bradatan is a 2022 Obama Foundation Leader from Romania, focusing on democratic organizing in the digital age.
Uzra Zeya
Under Secretary at U.S. Department of State
Uzra Zeya is the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights at the U.S. Department of State, focusing on defending and strengthening democracy.
V1bra Jourove1
Vice President for Values and Transparency at European Commission
V1bra Jourove1 is the Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, dealing with democracy, the rule of law, disinformation, and media pluralism.
Volodymyr Tarnay
Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow at Market Research Tool (Ukraine)
Volodymyr Tarnay is a Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow, focusing on Market Research Tool in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President at Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy was elected President of Ukraine on April 21, 2019. Prior to his presidency, he was a comedian and actor, known for his role in the television series 'Servant of the People'.
Wolfgang Niedermark
Member of the Executive Board at The Federation of German Industries (BDI)
Wolfgang Niedermark is a Member of the Executive Board at The Federation of German Industries, focusing on business responsibility and sanctions.
Yevhen Popov
Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow at Politscanner (Ukraine)
Yevhen Popov is a Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellow, focusing on Politscanner in Ukraine.
Event Details
- Date
- June 10, 2022
- Location
- 🇩🇰 Copenhagen, Denmark
- The Royal Danish Playhouse
- Audience
- Policymakers, business leaders, academics, and activists committed to promoting and defending democratic values.