Rahaf Harfoush: Technological and social trends impacting politics

Obama’s use of technology fundamentally changed the execution and management of political campaigns. From mobilizing a nation-wide community of volunteers to collecting millions of dollars of small amount donations, their innovative application and deep understanding of the digital space propelled an unknown senator to the White House. Using this historical campaign as a point of departure, Harfoush will examine the technological and social trends impacting politics in countries around the world. Join her, as she takes a forward looking perspective to explore what this means for future governments, politicians and activists as they navigate shifting balances of power, tackle new responses protocols and redefine civic engagement on both a local and global spectrum. What will these stakeholders look like in this digital era?

Topics covered:
Breaking down walls: the shifting balance of power
Reinventing Protocols: how politicians are changing their current response process.
Engagement in Society: redefining civic engagement
What the future of politics looks like.