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About the Democracy Forum

The third annual Obama Foundation Democracy Forum is a day-long event on Thursday, December 5 in Chicago. At this crucial time for global democracy, this year’s Forum will highlight the importance of pluralism, honoring the diversity of our identities and communities while working together for the collective good.

Join the livestream for an exciting day of conversations with leaders, experts, and changemakers.

Alondra Nelson, a Black woman with a deep skin tone speaks on a panel alongside Anna Makanju, Hany Farid, Raquel Vazquez Llorente, and Terah Lyons. All speakers are a range of light to deep skin tones and they sit on a stage. A screen behind them reads, “Obama Foundation Democracy Forum.”

Take a look back at the 2023 Democracy Forum

The 2023 Democracy Forum gathered experts, leaders, and young people for a day-long event in Chicago focused on safeguarding democracy and exploring the impact of generative AI, deep fakes, misinformation, and social media's impact on mental well-being.

See the highlights