
Words Matter! 2025 will take place in Oslo, Norway, on 1 July 2025. Registration is free but seats are limited.

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A global gathering for democracy
With hundreds of delegates and over 20 international speakers, Words Matter! is one of the most important global gatherings on protecting democratic values. In the second annual conference, Words Matter! 2025 will bring together passionate democratic defenders from around the world to explore practical ways to tackle disinformation and re-build trust in a fractured world.
Words Matter! 2025 will take place at Oslo Kongressenter Folkets Hus in Oslo, Norway, on 1 July 2025.
Take a stand against disinformation
It’s our collective responsibility to challenge disinformation. Words Matter! 2025 is bringing together politicians, religious leaders, community activists and business leaders to explore how and why we must rebuild trust in institutions to ultimately protect democracy and democratic values.
Take a stand against disinformation
It’s our collective responsibility to challenge disinformation. Words Matter! 2025 is bringing together politicians, religious leaders, community activists and business leaders to explore how and why we must rebuild trust in institutions to ultimately protect democracy and democratic values.
World-class speakers
Words Matter! 2024 brought together global leaders, researchers and community advocates to strengthen democracy. Speakers included Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Joyce Banda, Kjell Magne Bondevik, Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Bernard Kouchner, and many more.



A global gathering for democracy
With over 400 delegates and 20 international speakers taking part, Words Matter! is one the most important global gatherings on protecting democratic values.
A look back at 2024
Words Matter! 2024 brought together global leaders, researchers and community advocates to strengthen democracy.


















































