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21 Jun

*Registration will be open everyday from 10:00 AM at the main stage

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COFFEE & LIGHT BREAKFAST
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JOURNEYS IN STORYTELLING
21 Jun

When their skillset wasn’t quite enough to tell the story, their talents came to the rescue. 

Andrew North, war reporter turned artist, and Molly Crabapple, artist turned journalist, in conversation with Marisa Mazria Katz.

HOW TO BECOME A CYBORG
21 Jun

AI tips and life hacks from Aaron Rasmussen.

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FILM SCREENING and Q&A: OUR WONDERFUL PAST
21 Jun

Through a series of interviews, archival footage, and personal testimonies, this poignant documentary reveals the chilling reality of media persecution in Russia, Turkey and Belarus, and the fight of journalists who risk their lives to uphold the truth. Screening followed by Q&A with the director, Barış Altıntaş.

CROSSING EUROPE’S BARRIERS
21 Jun

In this practical workshop organized by Voxeurop and the S.Fischer Stiftung, journalists are invited to explore how to tell stories that cross borders, political divides, overcome barriers and shape common European narratives. The workshop will offer practical tips on collaboration, translation and syndication and explore opportunities within Europe.  Led by Gian Paolo Accardo.

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WHAT DO WE NEED TO TEACH AI BEFORE IT TEACHES US?
21 Jun

One of South Asia’s best known educators joins tech and education entrepreneurs for a brainstorm on what we gain and lose with the advances of AI. 

Aaron Rasmussen and Ziauddin Yousafzai in conversation with Eliza Anyangwe.

THE LONG ARM OF RUSSIA’S FOREIGN AGENTS LAW

The foreign agents law has become one of the Kremlin's most successful exports. It is best known for crushing dissent and media, but its effects on any society are far wider.

Natalia Antelava in conversation with Daria Apakhonchich, Giorgi Kandelaki and Irakli Vetsko.

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THE CHANGING WORLD OF CONTENT

From longform films to Instagram reels, everything is “content” and everything is changing. Joe Sabia and Fran Shea brainstorm how and why.

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QUEER STORIES
21 Jun

Learn how deploying a queer lens can help you forge a new perspective, with Killian Poolmans.

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ICFJ ROUNDTABLE
21 Jun
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AUTOMATED AUTHORITARIANISM: COUNTERING AI-POWERED OPPRESSION
21 Jun

Authoritarian regimes are leveraging AI to analyze and manipulate public opinion at an unprecedented scale, using advanced machine-learning techniques to model the spread of ideas and optimize propaganda. This session explains how AI is enabling new forms of persuasion but also how it can be used to defend open societies. Shirish Kulkarni in conversation with Alexandre Amirejibi and Masho Lomashvili.

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WHY CURATION IS KING
21 Jun

Technology has profoundly changed the way our societies do gatekeeping. Now, everyone has a platform, a camera and the same Instagram filters. Does this make curation the future of creativity?

Britain’s most celebrated curator, Ekow Eshun, in conversation with Nadia Beard.

A HISTORY OF UYGHUR FUTURE
21 Jun

Decimated culture, labor camps, forced re-education, stolen children and the competing narratives between China and its most oppressed minority. 

Abduweli Ayup in conversation with Kira Brunner Don and Avi Ackermann.

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THE AFRICAN FRONTLINE
21 Jun

For many years, Western news agencies have been shaping the image of Africa. As new actors such as Russia and China are increasing their influence in the African media space, the continent becomes a new frontline. Can local storytelling be a solution to counter disinformation and regain agency over the narratives?

Anna Reismann in conversation with Abaas Mpindi.

FOOD WRITING IN THE INSTAGRAM AGE
21 Jun

Insights and tips on food writing from Julia Watson, led by Rachel Corp.

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ICFJ ROUNDTABLE
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LUNCH
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PARENTING 101
21 Jun

A conversation with Malala’s parents, Ziauddin Yousafzai and Toor Pekai. Led by Sara Lomax.

LEGACY MEDIA IN THE AGE OF AI
21 Jun

Is there a scenario in which legacy media thrives again? And at what cost? Nishita Jha in conversation with Rachel Corp, Shazna Nessa and Claudia Milne.

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MACBETH OF THE CAUCASUS: THE RISE OF BIDZINA IVANISHVILI
21 Jun

He first appeared as a mysterious benefactor on the hill. Now, he may have done what Russian tanks failed to achieve in 2008. Who is Georgia’s all-controlling Godfather and what’s his endgame? 

Hans Gutbrod in conversation with Natasha Lomouri and Salome Jashi.

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BELLINGCAT
21 Jun

Connecting the dots: community and investigations at Bellingcat, with Logan Williams.

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ZEG OPEN MIC & CHACHA

Take a free shot for courage and tell your story in 5-15 minutes (open to everyone) 

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WHERE ARE WE HEADED IN ENTERTAINMENT?
21 Jun

Join some of the industry’s best global thinkers to find out what’s in store for the entertainment business. 

Joe Sabia, Adam Pincus, Fran Shea and Ekow Eshun

THROUGH HER LENS
21 Jun

Photographers Justyna Mielnikiewicz and Rena Effendi on the struggles and joys of their unlikely journeys to the top of the traditionally Western, male-dominated, uber competitive world of photojournalism. Led by Shazna Nessa.

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FILM SCREENING: WIRA’S WAR
21 Jun

Filmed during the first year of the Russian invasion, Wira's War follows Wira Primakova, an anesthesiologist, mother of three and wife of a frontline soldier, as war breaks out in Ukraine and life changes forever. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director, Carl Gierstorfer.

ZEG “OFF THE RECORD”, WITH CLAUDIA MILNE
21 Jun

Senior vice president of CBS News, Claudia Milne, lays bare the hidden banter and blunders of a life in breaking news. Led by Rachel Corp.

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DO SANCTIONS WORK?
21 Jun

Natalia Antelava in conversation with Bill Browder (online) and Tornike Gordadze.

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ZEG OPEN MIC & CHACHA

Take a free shot for courage and tell your story in 5-15 minutes (open to everyone) 

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OPENING RECEPTION
21 Jun
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OPENING CEREMONY
21 Jun

What’s the story?

ZEG 2024 speakers in conversation with Natalia Antelava.

GEORGIA’S GEN Z REVOLUTION & PERFORMANCE

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TBILISI SOVIET OCCUPATION TOUR
22 Jun

We have partnered up with the team of historians at SovLab, an organization studying Georgia’s Soviet totalitarian past to offer ZEG festival participants an unforgettable tour through the key moments of the country’s 20th century history. It’s the history that Vladimir Putin doesn’t want you to learn: in 2021, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs designated SovLab as Georgia’s #1 organization “faking history and spreading disinformation.” Join historian Irakli Khvadagiani and former MP Giorgi Kandelaki on this tour of the past that still haunts the present. 

In collaboration with SovLab

Meeting point: 9:00am, Tbilisi Marriott

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TBILISI POLITICAL TOUR

Join Georgian philosopher and activist Levan Ghambashidze on this tour of Georgia’s turbulent political transition from totalitarianism to democracy. Tracing the modern political history of Georgia, this tour will help guests understand the last hundred years of Georgian political history, and therefore, its present.

 

Meeting point: 9:00am, National Youth Palace

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ON BRILKA’S TRAIL: A LITERARY TOUR
22 Jun

A city tour inspired by Nino Haratischwili's "The Eighth Life" offers an in-depth exploration of Tbilisi, Georgia's fascinating capital, showcasing the rich historical and cultural layers illustrated in the novel. This tour takes visitors through key locations relevant to the Jashi family narrative, spanning from the early 20th century to contemporary times. By participating in this tour, visitors can truly immerse themselves in the Tbilisi that Haratischvili portrays in "The Eighth Life," experiencing firsthand the intersections of history, culture, and personal experiences that characterize the city.  

Meeting point: 9:00am, 4 Liberty Square (in front of old city hall)

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GEORGIA CONTEMPORARY ART TOUR
22 Jun

Tbilisi Gallery and Artists Studio Guided Tour by Giorgi Miminoshvili

Meeting point: 9:30am, TBC concept

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BREAKFAST
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SAVING PUBLIC INTEREST MEDIA
22 Jun

The tech-powered rise of authoritarianism worldwide has created unprecedented challenges for public interest journalism. Can it survive it? How? 

Nishant Lalwani and Steven Capus in conversation with Julie Posetti.  

AS THE PLANET SIMMERS
22 Jun

Surviving, and reversing, the climate crisis requires more than scientists. What can artists, philosophers and entrepreneurs do to save the planet?  

Genia Mineeva, Galen Hooks and Matthew Pye in conversation with Inga Thordar.

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CAN FICTION MAKE US BETTER?
22 Jun

Wars, conflict, elections, climate. Does fiction help or hinder how we navigate our world? Ahsan Akbar in conversation with Kira Brunner Don, Salar Abdoh and Gary Shteyngart.

THE NEW BEGINNINGS

A guided tour of the exhibition with Irena Popiashvili.

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Best practices on gender reporting

A workshop with CNN's Eliza Anyangwe.

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Q&A with Carl Giersorfer, director of WIRA’S WAR.
22 Jun

Filmed during the first year of the Russian invasion, Wira's War follows Wira Primakova, an anesthesiologist, mother of three and wife of a frontline soldier, as war breaks out in Ukraine and life changes forever. Join director Carl Gierstorfer for a Q&A about the film.

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THE FOUR BILLION VOTE
22 Jun

From India to the EU, the US to South Africa and, of course, right here in Georgia, nearly 4 billion people are voting in history’s biggest election year. What do these elections have in common and what sets them apart? 

Julia Ioffe in conversation with Siddharth Varadarajan, Stevie Valles, Tornike Gordadze and Branko Brkic.

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DELICIOUS RESISTANCE

Colonialism takes many shapes and forms. Food is one of them. Behind Georgia’s incredible food is an amazing journey of resilience and resistance. Chefs Tekuna Gachechiladze and Meriko Gubeladze in conversation with Julia Watson.

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FROM REPORTERS TO "SPIES"

How the foreign agent law in Georgia is affecting journalists. Mariam Nikuradze, Tazo Kupreishvili and Nino Japiashvili in conversation with Andrew North.

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THE ART OF MEMOIR

The value, struggles and triumphs of writing your personal story, with Monique Maddy and Shazna Nessa. 

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HOW TO SELL A BOOK
22 Jun

Patrick Walsh is the agent behind some of Britain’s most successful titles. In this workshop, he shares his top tips on how to make your book idea a reality. With Nishita Jha.

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CAN PHILOSOPHERS SAVE US?
22 Jun

What’s the role of philosophy in the age of AI? Journalist Aman Sethi sits down with philosophers Erica Benner, Volodymyr Yermolenko and Matthew Pye to find out.

NARRATIVES THAT NO LONGER SERVE US
22 Jun

Today, we need solidarity more than ever, and yet, where is it? Can we reinvent it? How?

Kira Brunner Don in conversation with Stevie Valles, Monique Maddy and Alice Zhuravel.

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EMPIRE THAT NEVER DIES: HOW RUSSIA SEDUCES EUROPE
22 Jun

Aggression, conflict, war crimes, assassinations. The list of Moscow’s crimes is long and well documented, and yet, Russia continues to capture the imagination of a certain type of European. Why? And at what price?  

Yoeri Albrecht, Nataliya Gumenyuk and Hans Gutbrod. 

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HOW TO STYLE IT
22 Jun

Fashion entrepreneur Genia Mineeva on creating from waste. In conversation with Inga Thordar.

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TELLING STORIES WITH IMPACT
22 Jun

Tips for investigations with Lighthouse Reports’ Tessa Pang.

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WHAT KEEPS ME UP AT NIGHT
22 Jun

Armando Iannucci, the creative genius behind the Veep and The Death of Stalin, is back at ZEG and ready to confess what has been keeping him up at night. In conversation with Razia Iqbal.

COMPLICATING COLONIALISM
22 Jun

Journalist Aman Sethi in conversation with Ukrainian  philosopher Volodymyr Yermolenko. 

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STAYING SANE IN A WORLD OF INSANITY
22 Jun

Tips and lifehacks from the frontlines, with Shelley Thakral, Alice Zhuravel, Quentin Sommerville and Matthew Pye.

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ARE WE STUCK IN 1938?
22 Jun

What does history teach us about the moment we're living through? Harvard historian Serhii Plokhii (online) in conversation with the FT's Polina Ivanova.

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PUTIN’S CHILDHOOD 
22 Jun

PUTIN’S CHILDHOOD 

Join Puck founding partner and Washington correspondent, Julia Ioffe, discuss her podcast on the forces that shaped Vladimir Putin's childhood, with creative executive Adam Pincus..

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ZEG OPEN MIC & CHACHA

Take a free shot for courage and tell your story in 5-15 minutes (open to everyone) 

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FUTURE OF FASHION: THE BEEN STORY

Genia Mineeva in conversation with Ninuca Nanitashvili

Location: TBC Concept Stage

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CODA LIVE
22 Jun

From a crazed transatlantic mission to rescue burnt dollars from a house fire, to how one photo led a mother and daughter to find each other in a remote Ethiopian village, to a quest to find a butterfly in a warzone and a bonkers journey into the world of Chinese drop-shipping. Get ready to go on a multisensory storytelling adventure like no other!

With Monique Maddy and Betelihem Melkamu, Giorgi Lomsadze, Ryan Broderick and Rena Effendi. Hosted by Isobel Cockerell.

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LIVE FOOTBALL: GEORGIA VS CZECHIA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
22 Jun
WAR REPORTING, THEN AND NOW
22 Jun

How is the job of a foreign correspondent changing? And where is it headed?

Matthew Pye in conversation with Quentin Sommerville, Yaroslav Trofimov and Nataliya Gumenyuk

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FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION: GEORGIA’S STOLEN CHILDREN

A BBC documentary, directed by Fay Nurse, on the story of Amy and Ano, Georgian identical twins sold at birth and reunited by TikTok.

ZEG “OFF THE RECORD”, WITH JON LEE ANDERSON
22 Jun

The New Yorker’s Jon Lee Anderson spills the beans about the stories behind his stories, in conversation with Nadia Beard.

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ZEG OPEN MIC & CHACHA

Take a free shot for courage and tell your story in 5-15 minutes (open to everyone) 

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LIVE FOOTBALL: GEORGIA VS CZECHIA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
22 Jun
UKRAINE’S POST WAR VISIONS

What does the future hold for Ukraine?

Alice Zhuravel, Nataliya Gumenyuk and Peter Pomeranzev (online) in conversation with Jon Lee Anderson.

ZEG “OFF THE RECORD” WITH SHAZNA NESSA

A deep dive into Shazna Nessa’s work in progress, Beneath the Same Stars, a literary memoir about her escape from child marriage. Led by Claudia Milne.

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WHEN ART IS THE LENS

Pushing the boundaries of traditional journalism, with Marisa Mazria Katz.

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HAPPY HOUR WITH WAR REPORTERS

Grab a drink and get to know the reporters working on the frontlines, with Andrew North, Salar Abdoh and others.

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TBILISI SOVIET OCCUPATION TOUR
23 Jun

We have partnered up with the team of historians at SovLab, an organization studying Georgia’s Soviet totalitarian past to offer ZEG festival participants an unforgettable tour through the key moments of the country’s 20th century history. It’s the history that Vladimir Putin doesn’t want you to learn: in 2021, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs designated SovLab as Georgia’s #1 organization “faking history and spreading disinformation.” Join historian Irakli Khvadagiani and former MP Giorgi Kandelaki on this tour of the past that still haunts the present. 

In collaboration with SovLab

Meeting point: 9:00am, Tbilisi Marriott

‍Spaces are limited. Sign up here.

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A WALK THROUGH JEWISH TBILISI
23 Jun

Have you ever heard of "Petkhain", or the Jewish quarter of Tbilisi? Did you know that Shota Rustaveli's "The Knight in the Panther's Skin" was first published in Yiddish and a few decades later in Hebrew? The story of Jews of Georgia is a story of a nation, as people of letters and languages, who flourished in their surrogate land. A people seen as valiant soldiers, scholars and statesmen. ZEG Fest has partnered with Lasha Shakulashvili, Georgian scholar of Jewish Studies and the only lecturer of Yiddish in the region to host a walking tour of Jewish Tbilisi. The tour will delve into linguistic, religious and cultural heritage of eight different Jewish communities residing in Georgia. While walking down the Jewish quarter, attendees will embrace the legacy of various Georgian, Middle Eastern and European rabbis or chachams, their relations with other Abrahamic religions, shared values or customs. Each and every story will be told on behalf of specific families and persons, through visiting their courtyards, sharing their photographs or any other piece of information, which makes their story alive and personal.

Meeting point: 9:00 am, Royal District Theatre

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ON BRILKA’S TRAIL: A LITERARY TOUR

A city tour inspired by Nino Haratischvili's "The Eighth Life" offers an in-depth exploration of Tbilisi, Georgia's fascinating capital, showcasing the rich historical and cultural layers illustrated in the novel. This tour takes visitors through key locations relevant to the Jashi family narrative, spanning from the early 20th century to contemporary times. By participating in this tour, visitors can truly immerse themselves in the Tbilisi that Haratischvili portrays in "The Eighth Life," experiencing firsthand the intersections of history, culture, and personal experiences that characterize the city.

Meeting point: 9:00am, 4 Liberty Square (in front of old city hall)

‍Spaces are limited. Sign up here.

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BREAKFAST
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DISARMING DISINFORMATION
23 Jun

How leading international editors are responding to information pollution in a pivotal year for democracy. Maria Ressa, Natalia Antelava, Branko Brkic in conversation with Julie Posetti.

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ZEG BOOK TALKS: OUR ENEMIES WILL VANISH
23 Jun

Yaroslav Trofimov's book is a "riveting, vivid, and first-hand account of the Ukrainian refusal to surrender". 

Join the author in conversation with Nishita Jha.

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IS CULTURE THE NEW FRONTLINE?
23 Jun

First they came for the media. But now, culture seems to be under increasing attack from autocrats around the world. Why? And can it withstand the pressure? Natasha Lomouri, Nikoloz Rachveli and Ahsan Akbar in conversation with Nadia Beard.

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LESSONS FROM INDIA
23 Jun

In the wake of India’s parliamentary elections, one of the country’s leading editors, Siddharth Varadarajan, shares his thoughts on where India is headed. Led by Polina Ivanova

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HOW TO GROW YOUR CREATIVE BUSINESS
23 Jun

Creative entrepreneur Jake Friedman shares his best tips for surviving and thriving in the changing creative landscape

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GEORGIA’S STOLEN CHILDREN: a discussion

A conversation between filmmaker Fay Nurse and the Georgian identical twins –  Amy and Ano – sold at birth and reunited by TikTok. Moderated by Liz Gibbons.

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FUTURE OF THE INTERNET: LESSONS FROM WIKIPEDIA
23 Jun

Wikipedia is a household name, but does it have a place in the Wild West of the new AI-powered internet? Anusha Alikhan in conversation with Aman Sethi.

TRUMP 2.0

Will Trump's potential second term be different, and how?

Siddharth Varadarajan in conversation with Claudia Milne and Julia Ioffe.

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DOCUMENTING RUSSIA’S WAR CRIMES: THE RECKONING PROJECT
23 Jun

The Reckoning Project is a new way of documenting war crimes. How does it work? 

Nataliya Gumenyuk in conversation with Nabeelah Shabbir. 

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DOLMA DIARIES

Oliver Müser and Giorgi Lomsadze discuss culinary (and other) minefields of the South Caucasus region. 

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THE ART OF PITCHING
23 Jun

Two leading international magazine editors share tips, tricks and best practices of pitching longform journalism.

With Jonathan Beckman and Kira Brunner Don.

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LESSONS FROM DANCE
23 Jun

Galen Hooks is among the world’s most accomplished choreographers. In this conversation with Jake Friedman, she talks about what the rest of us can learn from dance.

ZEG BOOKS TALK: WAR AND PEACE AND WAR: 20 YEARS IN AFGHANISTAN

Trapped in an Afghan jail in early 2022, journalist Andrew North had several questions. Why had he been taken? Would he be released unharmed? And how had the West spent 20 years in Afghanistan replacing the Taliban...with the Taliban? Join the author in conversation with Razia Iqbal.

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EXILE: THE NEW NORMAL?

As authoritarianism gains momentum across the globe, more and more people are living in exile. But digital technology has profoundly changed the experience of exile and the way it shapes local communities.

Nabeelah Shabbir in conversation with Barış Altıntaş, Polina Ivanova and Abduweli Ayup.

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THE NEW BEGINNINGS

A guided tour of the exhibition with Irena Popiashvili.

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THE STORY OF VATNIK SOUP

A conversation between Pekka Kallioniemi (online), the man exposing Russian propagandists around the world and Anna Reismann.

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GEORGIA’S EUROPEAN PAST

The story of Georgia’s relationship with Europe is a lot older, deeper, and more surprising than most people realize, even in Georgia. 

Hans Gutbrod in conversation with Nino Kupatadze and Lasha Bakradze.

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LUNCH
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WHAT’S AI DOING TO ME?
23 Jun

We are constantly told that AI is going to change everything. But how? Journalist Julia Ioffe, novelist Gary Shteyngart and artist Molly Crabapple will try to figure it out with the help of data scientist Christopher Wylie.

TELL IT LIKE JOHNNY
23 Jun

In this storytelling workshop, journalist and filmmaker Johnny Harris talks about how he came up with his unique way of storytelling that landed him with 5 million (and counting) followers on YouTube.

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ACTIVISM IN THE DIGITAL AGE
23 Jun

Around the world, authoritarianism is on the rise. How do activists keep up the fight? 

Erica Benner in conversation with Stevie Valles, Alice Zhuravel and Tamara Arveladze.

CONNECTING CONTINENTS
23 Jun

Ukraine is fighting a difficult but essential battle for the hearts and minds of billions of people in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Are they winning?

Nataliya Gumenyuk in conversation with Jon Lee Anderson. 

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WHY AI WON’T SAVE JOURNALISM…

…but why it might help. Join Shirish Kulkarni to find out why and how.

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ZEG OPEN MIC & CHACHA

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THE DOCUMENTARY MAGIC
23 Jun

In a world of depleting attention spans, who is watching documentaries and what role do they serve? Celebrated documentary director, Bao Nguyen, in conversation with Matthew Janney.

THE DARK SIDE OF BIG TECH
23 Jun

For many people around the world, joining companies like Google or Meta is a dream. But what is it like to cover them? Inga Thordar will try to find out from two journalists on the beat: Isobel Cockerell and Ryan Broderick . 

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FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION: BRING ME BACK HOME
23 Jun

Finding themselves under Russian occupation, thousands of Ukrainians have been deported to Russia since the start of the full-scale invasion of their country. This is the story of how a group of Ukrainians are trying to find their way home.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director, Mariana Sych, in the adjacent courtyard space at 17:00.

ZEG “OFF THE RECORD”, WITH QUENTIN SOMMERVILLE
23 Jun

From the jungles of Myanmar to Gaza and Ukraine, Quentin Sommerville has covered countless conflicts for the BBC. He shares what he has learned in conversation with Claudia Milne.

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FREEING PUTIN’S PRISONERS
23 Jun

Polina Ivanova and Pavel Butorin in conversation with Shelley Thakral about the formidable task of freeing Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva.

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ZEG OPEN MIC & CHACHA

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NOW WHAT?
23 Jun

What has the novelist Gary Shteyngart been up to and what keeps him awake at night? In conversation with Razia Iqbal.

SCENES OF THE FUTURE
23 Jun

Wondering what the future of content creators looks like in Georgia? Come to Coda Stage to celebrate the creativity of the new generation who participated in Visa Georgia’s first-ever digital storytelling contest. Engage in insightful discussions, meet the storytellers, and enjoy the award ceremony, where we’ll announce the contest winner. Powered by VISA, attendees will also have the opportunity to engage in a panel discussion moderated by Shota Chinchaladze. Panel participants include Foxy Eleniko, Tornike Shengelia, and Soso Bliadze.

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Honoré Stage
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BRING ME BACK HOME
23 Jun

Finding themselves under Russian occupation, thousands of Ukrainians have been deported to Russia since the start of the full-scale invasion of their country. This is the story of how a group of Ukrainians are trying to find their way home.

Discussion with the director Mariana Sych.

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THE OPPOSITE OF HATRED
23 Jun

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa in conversation with Julie Posetti. 

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CLOSING CEREMONY
23 Jun
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TBC Concept Space
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afterparty
23 Jun
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