International Humanist Conference 2025

The International Humanist Conference 2025 will be held at d'Coque (Centre National Sportif et Culturel) in Luxembourg-City, the capital of Luxembourg in the heart of Europe, from 4th July to 6th July 2025.

On Friday, 4th July, we will host a meeting of Humanists International's European Policy Forum. In the evening, we will organize a Social Night Event and a Young Humanists Meetup. Join us for a guided tour walk of the old town and the open air music event organized by the City of Luxembourg. Meeting at 6PM at the North Entrance of d'Coque (red X on the map).

On Saturday, 5th July, we will hold this year’s International Humanist Conference on the topic "From Awareness to Action: Strengthening Open Societies through Scientific Literacy". We will explore why the lack of scientific literacy in the general public poses a threat to open societies and how we can promote scientific literacy in order to empower individuals, to shape rational public policy, and to fortify democratic values. Together, we will examine the vital role of scientific literacy in navigating global challenges and fostering resilient, open societies. Be part of the conversation that drives change from awareness to action. In the evening we will organise a Gala Dinner at La Table du Belvédère.

On Sunday, 6th July will conclude with the annual General Assembly of Humanists International, where, among other things, a new president will be elected, since the current president, Andrew Copson, will step down from this position.

Please go to our event page to register for the main conference.

Detailed Schedule of the Conference (05/07/2025)

08:00 - 09:00 - Registration

09:00 - 09:30 - Welcome Remarks & Planning of the day

........................ Bob Reuter (president of AHA Lëtzebuerg)

........................ Andrew Copson (president of Humanists International)

09:30 - 10:00 - Keynote Speech 1

........................ "Obscurantism strikes back? Anti-Science & Anti-Democracy as two sides of the same coin"

........................ Christian Meyers

10:00 - 10: 45 - Coffee Break

10:45 - 11:30 - Keynote Speech 2

........................ "Why democracies need strong science: Learning from criticism"

........................ Clemens Lintschinger

11:30 - 12:00 - Panel discussion

........................ Christian Meyers & Clemens Lintschinger

12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch Break

13:00 - 14:00 - Presentation of Inspiring Practices - Session 1

........................ Monica Belițoiu, David Pineda, Dennis Fink, Leo Igwe, Louis Krieger

14:00 - 14:30 - Panel discussion

........................ Monica Belițoiu, David Pineda, Dennis Fink, Leo Igwe, Louis Krieger

14:30 - 15:00 - Coffee Break

15:00 - 16:00 - Presentation of Inspiring Practices - Session 2

........................ Sudesh Ghoderao, Hanna Siemaszko, Michèle Weber, Ann Kiefer, Boris van der Ham

16:00 - 16:30 - Panel discussion

........................ Sudesh Ghoderao, Hanna Siemaszko, Michèle Weber, Ann Kiefer, Boris van der Ham

16:30 -17:00 - Closing Remarks & Planning of the Evening

........................ Bob Reuter (president of AHA Lëtzebuerg)

Organizing associations

Humanists International is the global representative body at the heart of the humanist movement. Inspired by humanist values, we are optimistic for a world where everyone can have a dignified and fulfilling life. We build, support and represent the global humanist movement and work to champion human rights and secularism.

The Alliance of Humanists, Atheists & Agnostics in Luxembourg (AHA Luxembourg) was founded in 2010 as a group of humanists, atheists, agnostics, skeptics and other like-minded people in Luxembourg. We seek to represent the rights and interests of non-religious people in Luxembourg. We are committed to the separation of church and state, the promotion of a naturalistic and rational world view, the development of humanist ceremonies and the advocacy of humanist approaches to life.