What is the true impact of technology on the development of these movements?
—Do such movements and their characteristics herald a new political system?
—Given that these movements seemingly demand a more direct role in governance, does this open the door to populism?
Moderator:
Ivan Gabal, Sociologist, Member of the Forum 2000 Program Council, Czech Republic
Panel Discussion:
Michael Anti, Blogger, China
Nada Dhaif, Chairman, Bahrain Rehabilitation and Anti-Violence Organization, Bahrain
Ahmed Maher, Blogger and Activist, Egypt
Frédéric Michel, Global Director of Public Engagement, Telefónica,France
William Echikson, Head of Communications and Public Affairs for Free Expression in Europe, Middle East and Africa, Google, Belgium/USA