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F*ck The System, and other bad ideas for the future

A provocative manifesto exploring today’s geopolitical upheaval and asking how Europe can become sovereign, resilient, and innovative in the emerging world order. It challenges old assumptions, reimagines the future, and appeals to citizens, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and thinkers seeking a stronger Europe.

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Jo Caudron
Jo Caudron

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Thursday, October 8, 18:55-19:40
TBA 4
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The world as we know it is changing rapidly, and the old order is crumbling. In these uncertain times, it is tempting to lose faith in the future. But what if this is precisely the beginning of something new? Fuck the System – and Other Bad Ideas for the Future (Fuck The System, en andere slechte ideeën voor de toekomst) unravels the chaotic forces at play behind the geopolitical scenes and asks a fundamental question: can Europe grow into a strong player in the emerging world order? What do we need to build a Europe that is sovereign, resilient, and radically innovative?

This is a manifesto to understand the present and imagine the future – thought-provoking, sharp, and unorthodox. It breaks with old logic and prejudices and sees in today’s disorder the seed of something better. For thinkers and doers, for citizens, entrepreneurs, and policymakers who believe that Europe can be more than an old continent in crisis.
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Jo Caudron

Jo Caudron

Belgium

Jo Caudron is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker with more than 30 years of experience on stages across Europe and beyond. Known for his inspiring and provocative storytelling, he weaves together insights on disruption, transformation, and the future of our society. What began as a focus on digital innovation and technology has evolved into a much broader mission: helping organizations, leaders, and citizens understand how profound societal, economic, and geopolitical shifts are reshaping the world - and how we can turn that uncertainty into opportunity.