2026 College Freedom Forum in Berlin

Hosted in partnership with the Prometheus - Home of Freedom, the Human Rights Foundation’s College Freedom Forum (CFF) will take place at Berlin's Alte Münze on Friday, 25 Sept. 2026. What does freedom look like in practice—and what happens when it disappears? CFF is an international event series that connects students and young professionals with world-renowned activists, dissidents, and human rights defenders working on the frontlines of resistance against authoritarian regimes. At CFF, participants engage directly with leading advocates for freedom and democracy, explore some of today's most pressing human rights challenges, and connect with a global network of peers committed to making a positive impact in their communities and beyond. This edition of CFF is presented in partnership with Open Summit, Prometheus’ flagship gathering of students and young professionals, taking place on Saturday, 26 Sept. Together, the two events will convene the next generation of leaders, scholars, and changemakers to explore how freedom can be promoted in Germany and around the world. This ticket includes ONLY the College Freedom Forum on Friday, 25 Sept. Purchase tickets for the Open Summit here. Included in the ticket price is food and beverages during the event. Accessibility note: Alte Münze requires guests to ascend one flight of stairs to enter the main theater. There is no elevator. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Keynote Speakers Dr. Zohreh Abdollahkhani, Iranian human rights advocate and Chair of Human Rights For Sport Chloe Cheung, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Tanele Maseko, Swazi human rights activist and CEO of the Thulani Maseko Foundation Pedro Urruchurtu, Director of International Relations and Senior Advisor on Foreign Relations for María Corina Machado