The Hof live – AI and the Battle for Reality
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The Hof live – AI and the Battle for Reality

Centre Stage
Frankfurt Calling
Thursday, Oct 16, 2025
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | Europe/Berlin
Centre Stage (Halle 4.1, B68)
English
About

Description
 In a world where artificial intelligence increasingly generates content, makes decisions, and simulates realities, one central question arises:

 

Who controls reality?

The Hof live – AI and the Battle for Reality brings together leading voices from technology, science, and publishing to discuss how we define, perceive—or even rethink—our reality in the age of generative AI.

In the unique live format “The Hof,” which has been connecting the global publishing community virtually since 2020, live music, interaction, and networking will enrich the session on the Centre Stage.

 

Participants

• Melissa Fleming-UN Under-Secretary for Global Communications

• Davar Ardalan-Founder & CEO, IVOW AI

• Harsh Jegadeesan-Chief Publishing Officer, Board Member, Springer Nature

Moderator: Felix Zeltner - Journalist, host of “The Hof,” and founder of the media company Remote Daily

 

Discussion topics

• How does AI change our understanding of truth and reality?

• Which tools shape our perception today—and what responsibility do publishers, tech companies, and international institutions bear?

• How can we strengthen trust in a shared reality?

Speakers

Davar Ardalan

AI Strategist & Author, AI for CommunityThe BAI Group

Melissa Fleming

Under-Secretary-General for Global CommunicationsUnited Nations

Harsh Jegadeesan

Springer NatureChief Publishing Officer

Felix Zeltner

FounderRemote Daily LLC