The 2026 Johan Skytte Lecture by Seyla Benhabib: Demographic Changes and Democratic Vistas

On October 9 at 14:00 the 2026 Skytte Prize laureate Seyla Benhabib, Eugene Meyer Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Philosophy Emerita at Yale University will hold his prize winner’s lecture ‘Demographic Changes and Democratic Vistas’. The event takes place at the Department of Government, in Brusewitzsalen, Östra Ågatan 19, Uppsala.

The event will be moderated by Li Bennich-Björkman, Johan Skytte Professor in Eloquence and Political Science and Chair of the Prize Committee. Following the lecture, attendees will have the opportunity to pose questions to the winner. After the lecture which will last approximately one a hour, there will be a mingle where the winner’s portrait will be uncovered at the winner’s "wall of fame".

The lecture is open to the public, and free of charge. Attendees are expected to arrive 15 minutes prior to the event.