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The Obama Foundation's 2023 Democracy Forum is only days away.
On Friday (November 3), President Obama and hundreds of global changemakers, tech leaders, and business titans will descend upon McCormick Place in Chicago for the annual forum, which "will explore the issues critical to strengthening democracy and highlight leaders who are on the frontlines of democracy and offering models of hope, including the four pillars President Obama has outlined as areas of focus to strengthen democracy": Detoxifying our discourse, Developing models for a more sustainable and inclusive system of capitalism, Revitalizing our institutions so that people believe participation is worth the effort, and Building democratic culture.
The event will also mark the 15th anniversary of President Obama’s 2008 election and his victory speech in Grant Park.
This year's Democracy Forum sessions will focus on five topics:
- Why It’s Critical to Strengthen Trust in Institutions
- Finding Meaningful Connections in a Digital World
- The Future of Journalism and Combating Misinformation
- Fair Economies and the Future of Work
- Weighing AI and Human Progress
Sessions at the Democracy Forum will include:
- Democracy’s Immune System: Presented by the MacArthur Foundation
- Innovation and Inclusion in Business
- Interactive Demo: How to Spot the Real News
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