Panel discussion

Building Forward: Small but Resilient

May 16, 11:45-13:00

Livestream

The cornerstones of resilience are laid long before the crisis arrives: in classrooms, in economies strong enough to fund a defence, and in civic cultures confident enough to know what they are defending. How do we remain open and adaptable while staying true to our core values? How do we resist despair? From civic agency to crisis preparedness, from education to economic opportunity, from strengthening public institutions to enriching our shared cultural space—our instruments are many. But to use them well, we need a shared vision and a common direction. Where do we begin? And what are we striving to build?