Welcome from the middle of Prague, from the second Alternative WEF.
The first high-profile specialists, doctors, lawyers, media representatives, influencers
and other experts are arriving as we speak.
Today and tomorrow, the focus will be on the key issues of our time, from health and justice to strengthening
independent media in times of increasing censorship.
On the first day, the talks will revolve around the central question: "How can we prevent
war in Central Europe before it breaks out?"
The panels on the second day will be held under the motto: "From criticism to strength for a free world of tomorrow."
We at Kla.TV also support the aim of increasing the joint impact within the freedom movement.
Elias Sasek, the son of Kla.TV founder Ivo Sasek from the Kla.TV management team, is taking part in today's business game.
Over the past year, he has developed pioneering solutions together with international IT teams.
To name just one example: Kla.TV-Offline, an incredible concept that is currently going around the world, where
the entire Kla.TV archive worth billions is stored on a 2TB hard disk and given away for free.
As the saying goes: offline is the new organic. It will or must prevail.
And you could tell from the conversations: It was very different to meet in person, to sit opposite each
other, than in the virtual meetings we also had last year.
It was a warm atmosphere, a mutual understanding and the understanding that we can only get through this time together.
The participants of this year's A-WEF are united by the goal of engaging in conversation with each other and shedding light on
important issues of our time from a wide variety of perspectives.
The focus is on concrete next steps.
What are we actually doing in 2026 to counter the warmongering - to make the EU "capable of peace" rather than "capable of war"?
The atmosphere here is lively, but at the same time focused.
In panels, discussion rounds and personal encounters, you can sense the desire to build bridges and
develop joint solutions from a wide range of disciplines.
Between the presentations, there are intensive discussions in the corridors, spontaneous
interviews and valuable background impressions.
This shows how much this event is used as a platform for genuine exchange.
With this program we would like to give you a first glimpse behind the scenes of the Alternative WEF.
I am more than satisfied because everything worked out wonderfully.
There were no major incidents, there were no disruptive actions, all the speakers came, spoke and got
on with each other in a peaceful and friendly manner.
Of course there was controversy on stage. That's what we want, that's good - it was better compared to the first year.
And I am very relieved that we got it over the line in the truest sense of the word, and I am very humble and grateful
that we have so many great contributors, great media partners who report here in a diverse and committed way.
I'm really pleased that we've come together here and that we've delivered this beautifully for the second time.
We have to get out of anonymity and create a heart-to-heart connection.
And I can only recommend that now, to exchange ideas, to meet up.
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