Geopolitics

Geopolitics

In an era of global shifts and evolving balances, the Geopolitics Stage provides a compass for navigating international dynamics. This space is dedicated to analyzing global scenarios, new power structures, and the challenges reshaping the boundaries of politics and economics. It is a vital meeting point for understanding the forces governing our present and anticipating the developments of an increasingly interconnected future.

Room Hosting

Valentina Rigano
Valentina Rigano
Journalist, strategic consultant & empathy coach
Valentina Rigano
24 JUNE
25 JUNE
26 JUNE
I Patagarri - Live Concert I Patagarri - Live Concert
Valerio Lundini & I Vazzanikki - Live Concert Valerio Lundini & I Vazzanikki - Live Concert
Dardust - Live Concert Dardust - Live Concert
Ditonellapiaga - Live Concert Ditonellapiaga - Live Concert
N.A.I.P. - Live Concert N.A.I.P. - Live Concert
Opening Ceremony Opening Ceremony
26 june 11:50 - 12:20
30 min
26 june 12:20 - 12:40
20 min
Economic power in the nineteenth century belonged to nations rich in iron and coal. In the twentieth century, oil and gas became the main drivers of development. Today, the key players behind global growth are the elements classified as rare earths, together with other critical raw materials. And whoever secures them gains a position of strategic dominance in the world: China is restricting exports, the United States wants to annex Greenland, and Europe does not produce them — yet desperately needs them.
26 june 12:40 - 13:10
30 min
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping geopolitics. Today, digital technologies are increasingly used for cybersecurity, intelligence, and strategic competition between states. But what if these same technologies could also be used to prevent conflicts? In recent years, a new field has emerged at the intersection of technology, governance, and diplomacy: PeaceTech. Based on research and projects developed by the Agency for Peacebuilding in collaboration with national and international institutions, this keynote explores how AI, data analysis, and digital platforms can contribute to conflict prevention and peacebuilding. From AI-powered early warning systems capable of analyzing vast amounts of data to identify signals of violence, to digital platforms that enable local communities to participate in mediation processes, technology is opening new possibilities for anticipating crises rather than reacting when it is already too late. At the same time, governments and international organizations are increasingly investing in strategic foresight and anticipatory governance, aiming to move from a reactive approach—intervening after a crisis has already erupted—to a model focused on risk anticipation and prevention. The Agency for Peacebuilding proposes a fireside chat between experts in peacebuilding and artificial intelligence to explore one of the most compelling and urgent questions of our time: if technology is changing the way we fight wars, can it also change the way we build peace?
26 june 14:30 - 15:00
30 min
The Political and Economic posture of platforms and AI: a practical perspective for those who work with them every day
26 june 15:20 - 15:50
30 min
In the 25 years since the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers — the deadliest attacks in modern history — the West has progressively redefined, and increasingly unbalanced, the relationship between individual freedom and collective security. A new “existential fear,” perceived as an irrational threat to the very foundations of Euro-Atlantic civilization, has led to the restriction of fundamental rights and the weakening of democratic representation, making the model of “illiberal democracy” more relevant than ever.
26 june 16:10 - 16:40
30 min