Damita Pressl

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© Janic Wermuth
Journalist and Moderator
NZZ

She is a journalist, moderator and public speaking trainer who was born in Vienna and is currently based in Zurich. She used to work as a news anchor and TV show host. She studied psychology at University College London and journalism at FH Wien.

Damita Pressl on the Schedule 2024

All times in CEST

Saturday, 24. August

Starting times
Afternoon
Opening: Europe in the World Days
English 120
The opening of the Europe in the World Days will revolve around the annual theme of this year's European Forum Alpbach "Moment of Truth" and the module focus of Europe's role in the world. It will pave the way for the subsequent discussions. //INFO: This session will be translated by Wordly. If you would like to listen to the translation, please bring headphones suitable for your device.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Herz-Kremenak-Saal
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16:30 - 18:30 Opening: Europe in the World Days
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Monday, 26. August

Starting times
Morning
Youth as Catalysts for Change
English 180
Young people are increasingly powerful agents of change, driving innovative solutions and advocating for progressive policies on a global scale. We aim to illuminate the pivotal role of youth in shaping policies worldwide, exploring their diverse contributions – such as involving first-time voters or training other young change-makers – and charting pathways for meaningful youth engagement in decision-making processes. //INFO: Bring hiking shoes and water. In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place on the upper floor of the elementary school. 
Ort Alpbach , Bus Turning Area
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09:00 - 12:00 Youth as Catalysts for Change
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DEM
Hike
Afternoon
Supporting a Balanced and Sustainable Diet
150
A balanced diet should provide all macro- and micronutrients a person needs to remain healthy. Food’s affordability and accessibility often stand as barriers. At the same time, we need to ensure that food is produced in a way that creates a more resilient future of our planet and its people. So how can the dietary needs over the human lifespan be addressed in a sustainable manner? //INFO: Bring hiking shoes and water. In case of bad weather, shuttles will bring you to the location.    
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Terrace
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14:00 - 16:30 Supporting a Balanced and Sustainable Diet
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Hike

Wednesday, 28. August

Starting times
Morning
Back on Track: Democratic Backsliding and the Challenge of Re-Democratisation
English 90
With democratic norms in a worldwide decline, the consequences of this erosion have to be recognised and democratic success stories, such as the case of Poland, have to be appreciated and learnings adopted. We build an understanding of the signs and steps of democratic backsliding, and examine the challenge of re-democratisation, most notably restoring checks and balances and media freedom.   
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Schrödinger-Saal
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09:00 - 10:30 Back on Track: Democratic Backsliding and the Challenge of Re-Democratisation
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DEM
Chat
Afternoon
How Trust runs the World
90
Trust in business, politics and media is the basis for our coexistence in a society. Trust is necessary to maintain international relations, to strengthen democracy and to enable companies to operate successfully. In times of loss of trust, the following question arises: How can trust be (re)established?  
Hotel Böglerhof , Hotel Böglerhof – Fichtensaal
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14:00 - 15:30 How Trust runs the World
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Chat
Evening
Pitch: 2100: The End of Democracy?
English 60
As the world grapples with political, social and technological transformations, fresh visions for the future of democracy need to emerge. Hear three divergent perspectives on the evolution of democracy in the 21st century and challenge the speakers with your questions.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Herz-Kremenak-Saal
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18:30 - 19:30 Pitch: 2100: The End of Democracy?
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