It's About People 2024

It’s About People 2024 continued to be one of the year’s most pivotal international scholarly events in Europe. The conference, themed “Sustainability and Dignity in Service of Humanity,” was inaugurated by Dubravka Šuica, Vice President of the European Commission for Democracy and Demography. The event, organized by Alma Mater Europaea – ECM in collaboration with the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, welcomed over 250 authors from more than 30 countries.

Distinguished participants included leading academics from Harvard, Stanford, University College London, and ETH Zürich. Discussions centered on the global demographic shifts, the necessity of intergenerational solidarity, and the challenges posed by technological advancements. European Commission Vice President Šuica emphasized the importance of preparing for future crises and fostering lifelong learning to adapt to rapid technological progress. The conference also featured keynote speeches from prominent figures, such as Klaus Mainzer, President of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, and Borut Pahor, former President of Slovenia.