Parallel session 9: Creative political processes
Led by the University of Strasbourg
Institutions’ perspectives - Democratic security
2 November 2026 - 16.30-18.00 / Room 10 - Palais de l'Europe
INTERPRETATION: FR/EN
As new technologies develop, democratic institutions must adapt. This session will explore how creative political processes can contribute to enhancing democratic security, including initiatives safeguarding young people’s access to the internet as well as preventing polarisation and hate speech online.
The session will ask: How can we offer innovations that protect citizens?

Pierre BALLOFFET
Professor, HEC Montréal
Canada

Sabine CULLMANN
University of Strasbourg
France

Clément ETORE
Founder of the social network Bulle and finalist of the 2026 Council of Europe Hackathon
France

Elina MAKRI
General Manager, The Democracy & Culture Foundation
Greece

Hana OUTAIK
Co-founder of the association #Stopfisha and finalist of the 2026 Council of Europe Hackathon
France

Damien ROY
Territorial Marketing Project Manager, Eurometropolis of Strasbourg
France

Luc SIROIS
Chief Innovator of Quebec
Canada