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Seven Cities – One Dialogue (Haft Sang)

A European dialogue series connecting Iranian civil society, democratic experts and international partners across seven European cities.

Seven Cities – One Dialogue (Haft Sang) is a travelling dialogue initiative of the Democracy Forum.

Across seven European cities, the series will bring together members of the Iranian diaspora, civil society, academics, journalists, professionals and democratic institutions for structured discussions on democracy, human rights, civic participation and Iran's democratic future.

Rather than organising political rallies or conferences, Haft Sang creates spaces for informed dialogue, exchange of ideas and long-term cooperation.

Each event contributes to a growing European network that will culminate in a joint presentation during the Munich Security Conference.

Objectives

  • Strengthen dialogue within the Iranian diaspora.
  • Connect democratic actors across Europe.
  • Build lasting cooperation between experts, civil society and future leaders.
  • Identify common democratic priorities.
  • Develop recommendations for future Democracy Forum programs.
  • Prepare the final presentation at the Munich Security Conference.
— Format

Event format.

Roundtable Dialogue

Small invitation-only discussions encouraging constructive dialogue.

Expert Exchange

Experts from different disciplines discuss democratic challenges and solutions.

Networking

Building long-term cooperation among participants across Europe.

Documentation

Key findings from every city will contribute to a final Democracy Forum report.

— Seven cities

Event calendar.

Seven dialogue evenings between August and September 2026, each hosted in a different European city.

  1. 8 August 2026
    Netherlands
    The Hague
    Moderation

    Mohammad Tangestani

    With
    • Negin Nafisi
    • Hadi Mirgolbabayi
    • Ehsan Sadeghi
    • Radan Azad
    • Amirhossein Tamizkar
    • Anahita Arabkhani
    Full recording
    Watch on YouTube
    Summary by Shiva Rahbari
    Watch on YouTube
  2. 15 August 2026
    Sweden
    Stockholm
    Moderation

    Mohammad Tangestani

    With
    • Ardavan Khoshnood
    • Sahar Tahvili
    • Afshin Khaef
    • Anshan Khosravi
    • Mahan Baghdadi
    • Amir Nazem
    Full recording
    Watch on YouTube
    Summary by Shiva Rahbari
    Watch on YouTube
  3. 22 August 2026
    Norway
    Oslo
    Moderation

    Mohammad Tangestani

    With
    • Susha Makani
    • Abi Samali
    • Parijahar Taheri
    • Afshin Bagherpour
    • Ramin Golbang
    • Homeyra Emadpour
    Full recording
    Watch on YouTube
  4. 4 September 2026
    Germany
    Düsseldorf
    Moderation

    Mohammad Tangestani

    With
    • Dr. Alan Bostakiam
    • Prof. Dr. Amir-Mobarez Parasta
    • Dr. Shahnam Afshar
    Full recording
    Watch on YouTube
  5. 12 September 2026
    Denmark
    Copenhagen
    Moderation

    Mohammad Tangestani

    Preview
    Copenhagen — video recording to follow

    Copenhagen — video recording to follow

  6. 14 September 2026
    Austria
    Vienna
    Moderation

    Mohammad Tangestani

    Preview
    Vienna — video recording to follow

    Vienna — video recording to follow

  7. 27 September 2026
    Italy
    Milan
    Moderation

    Mohammad Tangestani

    Preview
    Milan — video recording to follow

    Milan — video recording to follow

  8. 10 October 2026
    Germany
    Munich
    Concluding event
    Moderation

    Mohammad Tangestani

— Outcome

Expected outcomes.

  • Stronger European network of democratic actors.
  • New partnerships between civil society and experts.
  • Identification of future collaborative projects.
  • Recommendations for Democracy Forum programs.
  • Final summary report presented during the Munich Security Conference.
— Participation

Interested in participating?

Participation is by invitation. If you would like to support or participate in one of the dialogue events, please contact the Democracy Forum.

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