Stanis Elsborg
@staniselsborg.bsky.social
Head of @playthegame-org.bsky.social • Sport, history and politics • +45 61774915 • [email protected]
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🔥 EXCLUSIVE
The most detailed mapping of Saudi Arabia's sponsorships and key players in sports!
Includes related:
❌Governance issues
❌Conflicts of interest
❌Human rights atrocities
Excited to share the findings!
🌐Access the web and pdf versions👇
www.playthegame.org/projects/sau...
The most detailed mapping of Saudi Arabia's sponsorships and key players in sports!
Includes related:
❌Governance issues
❌Conflicts of interest
❌Human rights atrocities
Excited to share the findings!
🌐Access the web and pdf versions👇
www.playthegame.org/projects/sau...
💥 Scams, slavery, and surface-to-air missiles!
These are the brutal realities behind parts of the global online betting industry - as revealed by investigative journalist Lindsey Kennedy in her hard-hitting presentation at @playthegame-org.bsky.social 2025
👉 www.playthegame.org/news/scams-s...
These are the brutal realities behind parts of the global online betting industry - as revealed by investigative journalist Lindsey Kennedy in her hard-hitting presentation at @playthegame-org.bsky.social 2025
👉 www.playthegame.org/news/scams-s...
October 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
💥 Scams, slavery, and surface-to-air missiles!
These are the brutal realities behind parts of the global online betting industry - as revealed by investigative journalist Lindsey Kennedy in her hard-hitting presentation at @playthegame-org.bsky.social 2025
👉 www.playthegame.org/news/scams-s...
These are the brutal realities behind parts of the global online betting industry - as revealed by investigative journalist Lindsey Kennedy in her hard-hitting presentation at @playthegame-org.bsky.social 2025
👉 www.playthegame.org/news/scams-s...
14 days ago, we kicked off Play the Game 2025 ❗
I opened the conference with a call to drive dialogue for democracy in sport...
For speeches and video-on-demand👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/stanis...
@playthegame-org.bsky.social
I opened the conference with a call to drive dialogue for democracy in sport...
For speeches and video-on-demand👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/stanis...
@playthegame-org.bsky.social
14 days ago, we kicked off Play the Game 2025 ❗
I opened the conference with a call to drive dialogue for democracy in sport.
In times when open debate is under pressure – both in sport and in… | S...
14 days ago, we kicked off Play the Game 2025 ❗
I opened the conference with a call to drive dialogue for democracy in sport.
In times when open debate is under pressure – both in sport and in soci...
www.linkedin.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
14 days ago, we kicked off Play the Game 2025 ❗
I opened the conference with a call to drive dialogue for democracy in sport...
For speeches and video-on-demand👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/stanis...
@playthegame-org.bsky.social
I opened the conference with a call to drive dialogue for democracy in sport...
For speeches and video-on-demand👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/stanis...
@playthegame-org.bsky.social
Whistleblower reveals Qatar’s surveillance of journalists during 2022 World Cup preparations
www.playthegame.org/news/abdulla...
www.playthegame.org/news/abdulla...
Whistleblower reveals Qatar’s surveillance of journalists during 2022 World Cup preparations
In a session at Play the Game 2025, the former media manager of Qatar's World Cup Supreme Committee exposed all the tricks in Qatar's media strategy.
www.playthegame.org
October 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Whistleblower reveals Qatar’s surveillance of journalists during 2022 World Cup preparations
www.playthegame.org/news/abdulla...
www.playthegame.org/news/abdulla...
Reposted by Stanis Elsborg
Please allow @josimarfootball.bsky.social, @pbsportswriter.bsky.social and myself a minute of self-congratulation. We wrote a total of 39 articles on 777 Partners' house of cards. It was time well spent.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/b...
Brash Investor in Global Soccer Clubs Is Charged With Fraud
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Please allow @josimarfootball.bsky.social, @pbsportswriter.bsky.social and myself a minute of self-congratulation. We wrote a total of 39 articles on 777 Partners' house of cards. It was time well spent.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/b...
Reposted by Stanis Elsborg
💣 ⚽️ 👮 🙀 Josh Wander, the brash American businessman who came close to buying Premier League team Everton, once one of the biggest multi club investors in football, is charged with fraud by US authorities.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/b...
Brash Investor in Global Soccer Clubs Is Charged With Fraud
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
💣 ⚽️ 👮 🙀 Josh Wander, the brash American businessman who came close to buying Premier League team Everton, once one of the biggest multi club investors in football, is charged with fraud by US authorities.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/b...
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As over 500 participants gathered in Tampere, Finland, for #ptg2025, @staniselsborg.bsky.social, head of Play the Game, used his opening speech to urge the sports world to keep debate alive - even when it is uncomfortable❗
Read his speech 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/play-th...
📸: Thomas Søndergaard
Read his speech 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/play-th...
📸: Thomas Søndergaard
October 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
As over 500 participants gathered in Tampere, Finland, for #ptg2025, @staniselsborg.bsky.social, head of Play the Game, used his opening speech to urge the sports world to keep debate alive - even when it is uncomfortable❗
Read his speech 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/play-th...
📸: Thomas Søndergaard
Read his speech 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/play-th...
📸: Thomas Søndergaard
🚨 Volunteers needed for Play the Game 2025! 🚨
We are still looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us at Play the Game 2025 in Tampere, Finland (5–8 October 2025).
Interested, contact Cecilie Rohde Andersen at [email protected]
We are still looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us at Play the Game 2025 in Tampere, Finland (5–8 October 2025).
Interested, contact Cecilie Rohde Andersen at [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 6:44 AM
🚨 Volunteers needed for Play the Game 2025! 🚨
We are still looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us at Play the Game 2025 in Tampere, Finland (5–8 October 2025).
Interested, contact Cecilie Rohde Andersen at [email protected]
We are still looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us at Play the Game 2025 in Tampere, Finland (5–8 October 2025).
Interested, contact Cecilie Rohde Andersen at [email protected]
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Yuliya and Vitaly Stepanova risked their lives to expose state-sponsored doping in Russia💊 Their testimonies changed the world of sport – but at great personal cost!
In this article, ARD tells a disturbing truth🚩
www.sportschau.de/stepanovs-cr...
In this article, ARD tells a disturbing truth🚩
www.sportschau.de/stepanovs-cr...
August 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Yuliya and Vitaly Stepanova risked their lives to expose state-sponsored doping in Russia💊 Their testimonies changed the world of sport – but at great personal cost!
In this article, ARD tells a disturbing truth🚩
www.sportschau.de/stepanovs-cr...
In this article, ARD tells a disturbing truth🚩
www.sportschau.de/stepanovs-cr...
Reposted by Stanis Elsborg
The full programme of the next @playthegame-org.bsky.social conference (Tampere, Finland, 5-8 October) is now online. It's a cracker.
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
Conference programme
The programme overview for Play the Game 2025 is now available.
www.playthegame.org
August 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The full programme of the next @playthegame-org.bsky.social conference (Tampere, Finland, 5-8 October) is now online. It's a cracker.
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
💥 Excited to share that the programme for Play the Game 2025 is now online, featuring 275+ presentations, 60 sessions, and 4 days of inspiring debate, knowledge-sharing, and networking.
👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
August 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
💥 Excited to share that the programme for Play the Game 2025 is now online, featuring 275+ presentations, 60 sessions, and 4 days of inspiring debate, knowledge-sharing, and networking.
👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
✨𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 2025✨
I am truly excited to share that World Champion gymnast and eight-time NCAA Champion Maggie Nichols will deliver the opening keynote at Play the Game 2025!
👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
I am truly excited to share that World Champion gymnast and eight-time NCAA Champion Maggie Nichols will deliver the opening keynote at Play the Game 2025!
👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
August 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
✨𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 2025✨
I am truly excited to share that World Champion gymnast and eight-time NCAA Champion Maggie Nichols will deliver the opening keynote at Play the Game 2025!
👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
I am truly excited to share that World Champion gymnast and eight-time NCAA Champion Maggie Nichols will deliver the opening keynote at Play the Game 2025!
👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
💥 We are excited to announce that Caster Semenya, Annet Negesa & Evangeline Makena Kathenya will take the stage at #ptg2025 in a session titled👇
🎙 Athletes’ power: Owning their narrative, shaping a collective future
Read more about the conference👇
www.playthegame.org/2025
🎙 Athletes’ power: Owning their narrative, shaping a collective future
Read more about the conference👇
www.playthegame.org/2025
August 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM
💥 We are excited to announce that Caster Semenya, Annet Negesa & Evangeline Makena Kathenya will take the stage at #ptg2025 in a session titled👇
🎙 Athletes’ power: Owning their narrative, shaping a collective future
Read more about the conference👇
www.playthegame.org/2025
🎙 Athletes’ power: Owning their narrative, shaping a collective future
Read more about the conference👇
www.playthegame.org/2025
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🎤 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 2025: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞
🔗 Download the programme overview👉 playthegame.org/conferences/...
If you have questions about the programme, feel free to reach out to @staniselsborg.bsky.social at [email protected]
🔗 Download the programme overview👉 playthegame.org/conferences/...
If you have questions about the programme, feel free to reach out to @staniselsborg.bsky.social at [email protected]
July 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
🎤 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 2025: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞
🔗 Download the programme overview👉 playthegame.org/conferences/...
If you have questions about the programme, feel free to reach out to @staniselsborg.bsky.social at [email protected]
🔗 Download the programme overview👉 playthegame.org/conferences/...
If you have questions about the programme, feel free to reach out to @staniselsborg.bsky.social at [email protected]
🎤 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 2025: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞
🔗 Download the programme overview👉 playthegame.org/conferences/...
🔗 Download the programme overview👉 playthegame.org/conferences/...
July 29, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🎤 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 2025: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞
🔗 Download the programme overview👉 playthegame.org/conferences/...
🔗 Download the programme overview👉 playthegame.org/conferences/...
🌍 Who should we hear from on mega-event legacies - especially beyond Europe and North America?
We’re organising the below session at Play the Game 2025.
Got a suggestion? Drop it at [email protected]
More info about the conference👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
We’re organising the below session at Play the Game 2025.
Got a suggestion? Drop it at [email protected]
More info about the conference👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
July 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🌍 Who should we hear from on mega-event legacies - especially beyond Europe and North America?
We’re organising the below session at Play the Game 2025.
Got a suggestion? Drop it at [email protected]
More info about the conference👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
We’re organising the below session at Play the Game 2025.
Got a suggestion? Drop it at [email protected]
More info about the conference👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
🎤 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 2025
The momentum is building for #ptg2025 – and today we're pleased to introduce another group of speakers.
👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
The momentum is building for #ptg2025 – and today we're pleased to introduce another group of speakers.
👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
July 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🎤 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 2025
The momentum is building for #ptg2025 – and today we're pleased to introduce another group of speakers.
👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
The momentum is building for #ptg2025 – and today we're pleased to introduce another group of speakers.
👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
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🎤 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 2025
🗓 5–8 October 2025
As we prepare for #ptg2025, we're excited to start introducing some of the voices you can meet at the conference.
📢 See the list of speakers👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
🗓 5–8 October 2025
As we prepare for #ptg2025, we're excited to start introducing some of the voices you can meet at the conference.
📢 See the list of speakers👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
July 21, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🎤 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 2025
🗓 5–8 October 2025
As we prepare for #ptg2025, we're excited to start introducing some of the voices you can meet at the conference.
📢 See the list of speakers👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
🗓 5–8 October 2025
As we prepare for #ptg2025, we're excited to start introducing some of the voices you can meet at the conference.
📢 See the list of speakers👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
🎤 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 2025
🗓 5–8 October 2025
As we prepare for #ptg2025, we're excited to start introducing some of the voices you can meet at the conference.
📢 See the list of speakers👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
🗓 5–8 October 2025
As we prepare for #ptg2025, we're excited to start introducing some of the voices you can meet at the conference.
📢 See the list of speakers👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
July 21, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🎤 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 2025
🗓 5–8 October 2025
As we prepare for #ptg2025, we're excited to start introducing some of the voices you can meet at the conference.
📢 See the list of speakers👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
🗓 5–8 October 2025
As we prepare for #ptg2025, we're excited to start introducing some of the voices you can meet at the conference.
📢 See the list of speakers👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
At Play the Game 2025, we're hosting a main session on the inclusion of transgender athletes in sport.
We're seeking a sports federation voice for a diverse, nuanced panel. Contact me at [email protected] if interested. More on sessions and speakers: www.playthegame.org/2025
We're seeking a sports federation voice for a diverse, nuanced panel. Contact me at [email protected] if interested. More on sessions and speakers: www.playthegame.org/2025
July 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
At Play the Game 2025, we're hosting a main session on the inclusion of transgender athletes in sport.
We're seeking a sports federation voice for a diverse, nuanced panel. Contact me at [email protected] if interested. More on sessions and speakers: www.playthegame.org/2025
We're seeking a sports federation voice for a diverse, nuanced panel. Contact me at [email protected] if interested. More on sessions and speakers: www.playthegame.org/2025
Lars Jørgensen har detaljeret dækket Divisionsforeningens nye aftale med Soft2Bet.
Om kriminelle aktiviteter og russiske forbindelser. Fem år i politiets søgelys. Straffesag om ulovligt spil. To retsmøder i Kiev…
Mere her og links👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/stanis...
Om kriminelle aktiviteter og russiske forbindelser. Fem år i politiets søgelys. Straffesag om ulovligt spil. To retsmøder i Kiev…
Mere her og links👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/stanis...
Journalist Lars Jørgensen har detaljeret dækket Divisionsforeningens nye sponsoraftale med Soft2Bet, som ejer spiludbyderne Betinia og CampoBet, der i de næste to år er navnene på dansk herrefodbolds…...
Journalist Lars Jørgensen har detaljeret dækket Divisionsforeningens nye sponsoraftale med Soft2Bet, som ejer spiludbyderne Betinia og CampoBet, der i de næste to år er navnene på dansk herrefodbolds ...
www.linkedin.com
July 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Lars Jørgensen har detaljeret dækket Divisionsforeningens nye aftale med Soft2Bet.
Om kriminelle aktiviteter og russiske forbindelser. Fem år i politiets søgelys. Straffesag om ulovligt spil. To retsmøder i Kiev…
Mere her og links👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/stanis...
Om kriminelle aktiviteter og russiske forbindelser. Fem år i politiets søgelys. Straffesag om ulovligt spil. To retsmøder i Kiev…
Mere her og links👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/stanis...
More than 280 people from across the globe have already signed up for #ptg2025, and we can’t wait to welcome them to Tampere, Finland, 5–8 October🥳
Are you planning to join us too?
👉 www.playthegame.org
Are you planning to join us too?
👉 www.playthegame.org
July 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
More than 280 people from across the globe have already signed up for #ptg2025, and we can’t wait to welcome them to Tampere, Finland, 5–8 October🥳
Are you planning to join us too?
👉 www.playthegame.org
Are you planning to join us too?
👉 www.playthegame.org
🚨 Record-breaking interest in Play the Game 2025!
With three months to go, over 280 participants have already signed up!
From governance and geopolitics to safeguarding, inclusion of transgender athlets, and integrity.
👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
With three months to go, over 280 participants have already signed up!
From governance and geopolitics to safeguarding, inclusion of transgender athlets, and integrity.
👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
July 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚨 Record-breaking interest in Play the Game 2025!
With three months to go, over 280 participants have already signed up!
From governance and geopolitics to safeguarding, inclusion of transgender athlets, and integrity.
👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
With three months to go, over 280 participants have already signed up!
From governance and geopolitics to safeguarding, inclusion of transgender athlets, and integrity.
👉 www.playthegame.org/2025
📣 Excited to share the preliminary programme for Play the Game 2025!
From governance and geopolitics to safeguarding, inclusion of transgender athlets, and integrity.
🔗 List of speakers, programme and registration👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
From governance and geopolitics to safeguarding, inclusion of transgender athlets, and integrity.
🔗 List of speakers, programme and registration👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
June 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
📣 Excited to share the preliminary programme for Play the Game 2025!
From governance and geopolitics to safeguarding, inclusion of transgender athlets, and integrity.
🔗 List of speakers, programme and registration👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
From governance and geopolitics to safeguarding, inclusion of transgender athlets, and integrity.
🔗 List of speakers, programme and registration👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
🚨 I am thrilled to share the title for Play the Game 2025
In a time of growing polarisation, we aim to keep the democratic conversation in sport alive. That’s the ambition behind this year’s title – to reaffirm dialogue as a force for accountability, understanding, and change.
In a time of growing polarisation, we aim to keep the democratic conversation in sport alive. That’s the ambition behind this year’s title – to reaffirm dialogue as a force for accountability, understanding, and change.
June 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
🚨 I am thrilled to share the title for Play the Game 2025
In a time of growing polarisation, we aim to keep the democratic conversation in sport alive. That’s the ambition behind this year’s title – to reaffirm dialogue as a force for accountability, understanding, and change.
In a time of growing polarisation, we aim to keep the democratic conversation in sport alive. That’s the ambition behind this year’s title – to reaffirm dialogue as a force for accountability, understanding, and change.