Online Seminar Series from April until June 2025
This project, led by Jean-Jacques Subrenat (ret. French Ambassador and Distinguished Fellow of the IGN), brings together different generations from across the world to discuss current topics at the junction of geopolitics and negotiation.
The online seminar series offers a platform where ideas can be exchanged and dialogue is fostered in times of polarisation.
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The Seminar
The seminar series takes place once a month on Zoom with a selected group of 10-15 participants from an interdisciplinary and intergenerational background.
At the first session (April 2025), the moderator will explain the purpose and method of this participatory seminar, and announce the theme for each ensuing month before delving into the topic of the first session: ‘’Rule of Law vs. Making Deals’’. Other topics may include ‘’AI and the Rule of Law’’ and more.
For each session and topic, a team of 2-3 participants is formed. Each month, a designated small group presents its agreed topic, which is then debated among all the participants.
Subrenat has conducted similar monthly seminars in-person with Collegium60Plus in Bern from 2017 to 2024 (in English), withOPAD in Dijon since 2019 (in French), and most recently with members of U3A-York (online in English and French).
Challenges of our Time – Geopolitics & Negotiation
Dates
Friday, 4 April 2025
Friday, 9 May 2025 (to be confirmed)
Friday, 6 June 2025 (to be confirmed)
Time
The start time for each event is tentatively set for 18.00 CEST. This may be subject to change, depending on timezone requirements of the final group of participants.
Participation
Rather than serving a variable audience, this intergenerational seminar is aimed at a fixed group of 10 to 15 active participants from around the world.
Requirements for participants
A few hours a month, depending on familiarity with any chosen topic.
Why form a separate group for each topic? As an opportunity to rub neurons with people you don’t know, from different backgrounds (the equivalent of a break-out room on a video call, but more active). Preparing a topic together (usually online) is a first modest step towards negotiation. Between sessions, the organiser remains available online to guide participants in preparing their presentation and organisational aspects.
Project Team
Jean-Jacques Subrenat
Project Coordinator &
IGN Distinguished Fellow
