Globalization, digitalization and demographic change are transforming societies around the globe. What does that mean for the future of social cohesion? Our conference “Trying Times – Rethinking Social Cohesion” enabled experts from different disciplines and countries to engage in an in-depth exchange using interactive formats. This video provides a brief look at the production conference.

The international "Trying Times - Rethinking Social Cohesion" conference held in Berlin September 4-6, 2019 provided a forum for intensive exchange on the future of social cohesion. Around 80 participants from 22 countries had the opportunity to network and discuss in various formats. We have collected some impressions in this photo gallery.

Globalization, digitalization and demographic change are shaping societies around the world today. What does the impact of these megatrends mean for social cohesion? What are the challenges and opportunities associated with the changes these dynamics bring? Our opening film for the 2019 Trying Times Conference takes a closer look at the world we live in today and invites us to rethink the future of social cohesion.