Moderator

For several years, I’ve had the chance to moderate at the NEXT Forum, a space where young people, artists, thinkers, and change-makers come together to explore the intersections of culture, politics, and social transformation.

At each edition, my focus has been on the political power of art and creativity—how storytelling, media, and cultural production can challenge dominant narratives, reclaim space, and spark collective imagination. Whether through panels, keynotes, or interactive sessions, I’ve worked to elevate voices that often get sidelined in more traditional forums.

NEXT has consistently carved out space for youth-led dialogue, refusing to treat young people as future leaders and instead recognizing them as active agents of change today. In an increasingly fragmented and polarized world, this kind of space—grounded in justice, creativity, and radical hope—feels not just important, but urgent.

Moderating at NEXT has allowed me to bring together artists, activists, and policymakers to ask harder questions—and imagine more democratic, inclusive futures through culture.