The Institute of Political Studies of the Portuguese Catholic University (IEP-Católica) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Estoril Political Forum 2025, which will take place from 4 to 6 June at the Hotel Palácio do Estoril. The central theme will be "The Future of Democracy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence".
This international event brings together academics, political decision-makers, diplomats and students to debate the great issues of our time, with special emphasis on the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence to Democracy, Freedom of Expression, Global Geopolitics and the Future of Europe.
From the programme we would like to highlight the Opening Session with José Manuel Durão Barroso, and the panels where the themes:
- Democracy and Artificial Intelligence;
- Freedom and control of information;
- Peace in Ukraine and the Middle East;
- The Role of the Global South: Brazil and India and,
- The New Paths to Democracy in Africa will be discussed.
The programme also includes debates with students, Research Sessions, and the Closing Gala with the Lisbon Swingers performance. .
The Faith and Freedom Prize will also be awarded on this occasion, and this year's recipient will be Prof. Manuel Braga da Cruz.
