The past is the present

A Working Model for the People

In 2006, 116 of the world's boldest voices gathered around one table to face the questions we're all still asking, and left a seat open for whoever came next.

That work continues—now.

1 MinuteIntroduce: 2026 Table of Free Voices
2006
The first table

A small model.A global reach.

On September 9, 2006, 0 of the world's most compelling thinkers, artists, writers, scientists, social entrepreneurs, philosophers and humanitarians from 0 countries come together in Berlin Germany.

Seated around the worlds largest table in historic Bebelplatz square, these inspiring individuals, renowned for their lasting creative or social contribution, engaged with 0 questions out of 0 questions donated by international public.

2026
The table today

A Living Archive.A Worldwide Platform.

On September 9, 2026, we reopen the table as a public platform for questions, responses, and relationships.

A place to share experience, listen across difference, and discover what we hold in common.

Interactive table
Voices in motion
116 participants
Scroll / swipe the table Voices 01–29 / 116
Rodrigo Baggio
Social Entrepreneur, Digital Inclusion Activist
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What they came to say
20
Years later
The conversation continues.
2006Berlin, Germany
2026Worldwide
Launches September 9, 2026
100 Questions · 67 Countries · 11,151 Responses · 20+ Languages
59 DAYS
UNTIL THE CONVERSATION REOPENS

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