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@TRF's flagship event covers democracy, media freedom, AI & responsible business. Trust Conference will be back 4-5 November 2026. #TC2026

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Just two weeks to go until #TC2026 📆 We have a packed agenda lined-up with sessions on topics including democracy, civil society and AI. Apply for your free place by 28 October: tinyurl.com/2y7cmp8m
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Antonio Zappulla OMRI@antozappullaOct 13
Today's challenges to democracy are interconnected and addressing them demands new partnerships and ideas. That's why @trustconf brings leaders together in the same room, at the same time. Apply to join us in November: tinyurl.com/3bbfdtdw @TRF #TC2026
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Has the future of AI already been irreversibly shaped by private capital? Join us at #TC2026 as we explore this and more on our panel 'Public interest AI: a viable strategy or billions too late?'. 🔗 Browse the full agenda and apply for your free place: tinyurl.com/2y7cmp8m
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The window for saving democracy is closing — and few understand this better than Nobel Peace Prize laureate @mariaressa. At #TC2026, Maria joins Alessandra Galloni to discuss her new book The Fight Back: A Citizen’s Guide to Standing Up to Dictators: tinyurl.com/2y7cmp8m
A Trust Conference branded tile for the session titled 'The Fight Back: Maria Ressa's manifesto for democracy'. The tiles shows photos of Maria Ressa and Alessandra Galloni.

ALT A Trust Conference branded tile for the session titled 'The Fight Back: Maria Ressa's manifesto for democracy'. The tiles shows photos of Maria Ressa and Alessandra Galloni.

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AI has already reshaped our societies and this is a theme we'll delve into at #TC2026 where we'll explore who controls the technology, where accountability lies and what it means for democracy and public trust ⤵️ Apply for your free place: tinyurl.com/bdh558em @TRF
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Trust Conference is back on 4 & 5 November with a packed lineup of sessions covering democratic resilience, shrinking civic space, AI governance, and more. Explore the agenda and register to join us in London: tinyurl.com/crmf52vt #TC2026 @TRF
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Thomson Reuters Foundation@TRFSep 16
For #DemocracyDay, TC speaker Daron Acemoğlu reflects on the achievements of liberal democracy, but warns we need a new way forward. Hear from Daron and other speakers at #TC2026 as we explore the retreat of democracy and what can be done in response: tinyurl.com/4eskh62w
A photo of Daron Acemoğlu with the accompanying quote: "Liberal democracy is one of the greatest human achievements. Thanks to liberal democracy, we live mostly peaceful lives that uphold freedoms and create economic and social opportunities. But we're at the cusp of losing it. [Quote continued on image 2]

ALT A photo of Daron Acemoğlu with the accompanying quote: "Liberal democracy is one of the greatest human achievements. Thanks to liberal democracy, we live mostly peaceful lives that uphold freedoms and create economic and social opportunities. But we're at the cusp of losing it. [Quote continued on image 2]

A photo of Daron Acemoğlu with the rest of the quote: This crisis is rooted in liberal democracy not living up to its promises of shared prosperity and voice for people. Liberalism needs a new governing philosophy to inspire and deliver what people want."

ALT A photo of Daron Acemoğlu with the rest of the quote: This crisis is rooted in liberal democracy not living up to its promises of shared prosperity and voice for people. Liberalism needs a new governing philosophy to inspire and deliver what people want."

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Thomson Reuters Foundation@TRFSep 11
📣 @trustconf returns on 4 - 5 November. This year's agenda recognises that many issues shaping today's world – from democratic backsliding and the weaponisation of information, to shrinking civic space – do not exist in isolation. Find out more: tinyurl.com/bdh558em #TC2026
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It was a privilege to set the stage at @trustconf last week for two days of powerful discussions. For those who couldn't join us, and for those who did attend but want to look over the key takeaways, my opening remarks are now on the @TRF website. trust.org/2025/10/31/trust-c…

Three key drivers are reshaping the world and eroding democracy

View CEO of the Thomson Reuters Foundation, Antonio Zappulla’s opening remarks for Trust Conference 2025 - Day One.

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Devex
@devex28 Oct 2025
At the Trust Conference in London, speakers called on the international community to learn each other's lessons when it comes to fighting autocracy. devex.com/news/authoritarian…

Authoritarianism is rising. How should the aid community respond?

At the Trust Conference in London, speakers called on the international community to learn each other's lessons when it comes to fighting autocracy.

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Journalism is experiencing a 'market failure,' Styli Charalambous of the @dailymaverick told #TC2025. We need policy interventions to save independent media, he says - not least because when authoritarian leaders take power, policy becomes their weapon of choice to silence it.
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Find ways to build resilience in local communities to help them understand disinformation and combat its influence, says Florence Wild from CORRECTIV at #TC2025.
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Thanks to the generosity of our platinum supporter People's Postcode Lottery and partners Omidyar Network and @siegelendowment, this week we brought together 750 delegates for insightful discussions and networking at #TC2025. And thanks to their support, it was free to attend.
A photo of five panellists on the stage for the session titled: Philanthropy at the Crossroads: Funding Democracy's Future.

ALT A photo of five panellists on the stage for the session titled: Philanthropy at the Crossroads: Funding Democracy's Future.

A photo of Michele Jawando, President of Omidyar Network, being interviewed at Trust Conference.

ALT A photo of Michele Jawando, President of Omidyar Network, being interviewed at Trust Conference.

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A photo of Laura Maher, Chief of Staff at Siegel Family Endowment talking on stage.

ALT A photo of Laura Maher, Chief of Staff at Siegel Family Endowment talking on stage.

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How are the funding cuts affecting independent journalism in Africa? Suddenly the support just disappeared, says Sulemana Braimah from @TheMFWA ⤵️ #TC2025
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'AI is not destiny, it is design'. @MicheleJawando at #TC2025, on why the key to responsible AI is building trust, transparency, openness, interoperability and inclusive design.
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Most companies think they're doing 'the responsible thing', but AI is extraordinarily good at concentrating power, says Laura Maher from @siegelendowment. She highlights the importance of corporates interrogating these power shifts, at Day 2 of #TC2025 ⤵️
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How can we build resilience against mis and disinformation? Felicity Garvey from @RSF_en and TC delegate, gives her take at Day 1 of #TC2025.
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No single country can compete with China or the US on AI says @AnneBouverot, French President's Special Envoy for AI, but opportunities lie in aligned countries pooling their resources. #TC2025
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"Everyone was telling me 'wow you're strong'. No, I wasn't." @AlsuKurmasheva was held for 6 months in a freezing cell and charged with spreading "false information" about the Russian military. At #TC2025, she spoke about how foreign agent laws are threatening press freedom.
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"We've always had a natural tension between the [US] government and the Press - it's there for a reason," says @KarenKaiser_AP, from @AP at #TC2025. But there's been a profound shift in press freedom in the US, and in how the government is attempting to control the media.
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