WZB Annual Interdisciplinary Conferences: 

Forthcoming:

2026: 2nd Annual Interdisciplinary WZB Conference (7-9 October 2026)

2025: 1st Annual Interdisciplinary WZB conference  "The Future of Democracy" (8-10 October 2025)

The Berlin Social Science Center (WZB) hosted its first annual interdisciplinary conference on the Future of Democracy organized by Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln, Daniel Ziblatt, and Michael Zürn. Attending keynote speakers were Chris Bail (Duke), Tim Besley (LSE) and Catherine de Vries (Bocconi). The scientific panel was accompanied by a panel with high-ranking representatives from politics and civil society, including Pratap Mehta, Princeton, and former US House Member and U.S. Representative Mr. Beto O'Rourke (Texas). The Second Annual Interdisciplinary WZB Conference is expected to take place 7-9 October 2026.