Program 2026
International speakers & panelists | 4 in-depth panel discussions | 3 days of networking | Preliminary programDay 1
Sep 10, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Check-In
Check-in will take place from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, including welcome coffee and cake. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow participants, network, and prepare for an engaging day ahead. Please note, that the detailed program will follow soon.
Facing the Backlash: Defending Women´s Rights in a Time of Setback
TRACK 1: Focus on the global overview of current developments, including the DEI backlash in the United States and its global implications. Discussion on maintaining progress achieved over the past decades, the rise of right-wing movements, and the political landscape in Europe and beyond. Moderated by: TBA
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Male Allies in Action: From Awareness to Engagement
TRACK 2: Discussion of declining male ally engagement, especially among younger generations and within universities. Planned exploration of best practices, including insights from Africa and Australia. Topics such as toxic masculinity and generational shifts will be addressed. A year-round campaign on male allyship is planned. Moderated by: TBA
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Day 2
Sep 11, 2026
AI and the Future of Work: Gender Equality in the Age of Automation
TRACK 3: Examination of AI-driven changes in the workplace, legal implications, and the ways automated systems reinforce gender bias. Focus on regulatory frameworks and the increasing scale of the challenge. Moderated by: TBA
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Roadmap to Equality and Women´s Rights in Practice
TRACK 4: A hands-on track addressing strategic litigation, tools available to practitioners across courts (European courts, human rights courts, U.S. context, etc.), and mechanisms to empower the next generation of human rights defenders. Aim: bridge the gap between legal norms and practical outcomes. Moderated by: TBA
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Day 3
Sep 12, 2026
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
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Social Saturday
Breakfast at Alix Frank Rechtsanwälte followed by a walk through the vineyards. Lunch at a wine tavern