THE CONFERENCE

Reclaiming the Future Dublin 2026

About the Conference

A conference series rethinking economy, democracy, and ecological futures.

System Reset: Reclaiming the Future is a two-day international conference focused on building democratic and ecological economic systems in response to climate crisis, inequality, and democratic strain.

The conference brings together leading international thinkers, policymakers, researchers, civil society organisations, and members of the public to explore post-growth futures, economic democracy, and pathways from policy to practice.

When And Where

Dates and Location

Dublin - To be announced
October 9, 2026 – October 10, 2026
Hybrid international conference · Venue to be announced

Program

A Two-Day Programme of Keynotes, Panels, and Workshops
The conference spans two full days, moving from critical reflection on systemic challenges to practical pathways for democratic and ecological transformation.

Day 1 – Friday, 9 October 2026

Vision and Challenge

08:30–09:15 — Registration & Morning Coffee
09:15–09:45 — Welcome and Opening Remarks
09:45–10:30 — Opening Keynote
10:45–12:00 — Panel 1: Democracy in an Age of Ecological Crisis
12:00–13:15 — Lunch Break
13:15–14:30 — Panel 2: Building a Democratic and Ecological Economy
14:45–16:00 — Workshop Sessions (Parallel)
16:15–17:15 — Reflections Roundtable
17:30–19:00 — Public Evening Forum

 

Day 2 – Saturday, 10 October 2026

Pathways and Practice

09:00–09:30 — Morning Coffee & Networking
09:30–10:15 — Keynote
10:30–11:45 — Panel 3: From Policy to Practice
11:45–13:00 — Lunch Break
13:00–14:15 — Collaborative Labs (Parallel)
14:30–15:30 — Panel 4: The Future of Economic Democracy
15:45–16:30 — Closing Keynote
16:30–17:00 — Closing Reflections & Call to Action
17:00 onwards — Informal Reception

Conference Structure

  • Keynote lectures
  • Thematic panel discussions
  • Parallel workshops and collaborative sessions
  • A public evening forum (livestreamed)
  • Opportunities for discussion, reflection, and exchange

Expected attendance: 250–400 participants

Theme Focus

Conference Themes

The programme will explore key questions at the intersection of economy, democracy, and ecology, including:

  • Reimagining the purpose of economy and democracy
  • Responding to ecological crisis through democratic systems
  • Post-growth and regenerative economic models
  • Economic democracy, ownership, and participation
  • Translating policy ideas into practice

Expected attendance: 250–400 participants

Speakers

Keynote Speakers

The following speakers have been invited or are under consideration. Confirmations will be announced on an ongoing basis.

Mariana Mazzucato

Mary Robinson

Jason Hickel

George Monbiot

 

Additional speakers, moderators, and contributors will be announced as the programme develops.

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