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11-13 NOVEMBER

BERLIN

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Where Courage Meets Change

ABOUT BETTER POLITICS WEEK 

In conjunction with Berlin Freedom Week, the Better Politics Foundation will bring together changemakers, innovators and reform leaders in Berlin to celebrate democratic leadership and champion bold political ideas for the 21st century.

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Join an inspiring program spotlighting transformational leaders and cutting-edge solutions reshaping the future of politics. 

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT

Featuring

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Lisa Witter

Better Politics Foundation

CEO
 

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Robyn Scott

Apolitical

CEO
 

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Damian Boeselager

Volt Europa

Member of the European Parliament

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Felix Maradiaga

Relial

President​
 

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Namatai Kwekweza

WELEAD AFRICA

Founder & Director
 

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Thomas van Neerbos

Project Apollo

Director
 

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Daniel Sachs

Daniel Sachs Foundation

President
 

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Finn Heinrich

Bertelsmann Stiftung

Director, Democracy
& Cohesion

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Kunthida Rungruengkiat

Progressive Movement Foundation

Director

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Leopoldo Lopez

World Liberty Congress

General Secretary
 

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Gauri van Gulik

Better Politics Fund

Co-Founder & Chair
 

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Andres Valenciano

Democracia+

CEO
 

14:30 - 18:40
11 November 2025, Berlin

Better Politics Day 

​​Our flagship celebration of bold, hopeful political leadership. 
 

  • A dynamic mix of reflections, storytelling and debates.

  • ​Presentation of findings from the Political Leadership Index.

  • ​Political Leadership Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

  • Interactive content and video premieres.

  • A festive closing party to build community and celebrate progress.

PROVISIONAL PROGRAM

Better Politics Day

14:30 - Arrival & Registration

Welcome coffee and network before our program starts at 15:00

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DEBATE

Do Political Parties Hurt or Help Democracy?

17:15 - 18:00
11 November 2025, Berlin
Moderated by Lisa Witter

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Kanksshi Agarwal

Netri Foundation & Better Politics Foundation

CEO of Netri Foundation &
Better Politics Foundation Fellow

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Goran Buldioski

Hertie School

Senior Fellow

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Marcos Peña

Former Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers (Argentina)

Author & Political Advisor

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Fabiana Fernandes

Proxima Geração & Axians

President of Proxima Geração Academy

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Adele Poskitt

Westminster Foundation for Democracy

Head of Political Parties Programmes

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Paul Hilder

Ma/Ji Associates

CEO & Social Entrepreneur

Meet The Debate Judges

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Edward Brooks
Executive Director
The Oxford Character Project
The Form Playbook Interview Making moonshots when policy is in flux with Sarah Hunter by
Sarah Hunter
Non-Executive Director
Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA)
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Caroline Weimann
Founder & Co-CEO
JoinPolitics

12-13 November 2025, Berlin 

Political Leadership
Entrepreneurs Gathering 

​​Brings together political leadership incubators and entrepreneurs from around the world to:​
 

  • Share innovative strategies and learn from peers and experts​.

  • Celebrate collective achievements in political leadership​.

  • Co-create visions for future-fit political systems and institutions.

  • Strengthen global networks among next-generation political leaders and change-makers.

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