The year 2024 has proven to be a super election year, marked by unprecedented political dynamics during the elections in the US, EU, and German states. Campaigns have evolved in remarkable ways, characterized by intense polarization, innovative strategies, and an ever-growing influence of digital media. This panel will tackle topics such as the role of misinformation in shaping voter perceptions, the use of new tools, the importance of AI in campaigns, and the necessity of addressing systemic inequalities within campaign strategies. The panel will explore how these campaigns have reshaped our understanding of democracy and the conversations we must have about the future of political engagement across borders.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

• Thomas E. Price, M.D.: 23rd US Secretary of Health and Human Services

PANEL

• Betsy Ankney: Campaign Manager for Nikki Haley for President
• Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook: Executive Vice President/Senior Adviser, Bertelsmann Foundation
• Thomas E. Price, M.D.: 23rd US Secretary of Health and Human Services
• Moderation: Annett Meiritz: US Correspondent, Handelsblatt Media Group