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The Hybrid Era. Sovereignty and Democracy Amidst Public Authorities and Tech Companies

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Fabio Bassan, Professor of International Law at Roma Tre University, will present his book *L’era ibrida. Sovranità e democrazia tra poteri pubblici e imprese tech* ("The Hybrid Era: Sovereignty and Democracy Amidst Public Authorities and Tech Companies")—published by Rubbettino Editore as part of their *Problemi Aperti* series—on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 5:15 PM. The presentation will take place at Ecomondo, at the Utilitalia stand (Piazza delle Utilities, Hall B7-D7, Stand 01). The author will be in conversation with Furio Truzzi, President of the Consumers’ Forum.

The book examines how technology creates forms of hybridization within international relations (*Hyb-Global*), national legal systems (*Hyb-National*), and interpersonal relationships (*Hyb-Human*). Largely private infrastructures—such as digital platforms, blockchain, and artificial intelligence systems—are transforming traditional concepts of international legal personality, legal systems, sovereignty, and democracy. Public functions are increasingly being performed by private companies that operate independently, without state delegation, and effectively compete with sovereign states. This gives rise to a need for new assessment tools and governance solutions for technology—some of which are proposed in the book—that remain consistent with the democratic and social-welfare traditions of continental Europe.

This same theme serves as the central focus of the *Consumerism 2026* research project, "Agenda 2030 – The Hybrid Consumer," coordinated by Professor Bassan. This research will be the focal point of a discussion with regulatory authorities during the 21st annual Consumers’ Forum event, titled "The Hybrid Consumer: Infrastructures, Regulation, and Technologies," to be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at *Europa Experience – David Sassoli* (Piazza Venezia 6c, Rome).

For further information and to confirm your attendance, please contact: eventi@consumersforum.it

Speakers/Teachers: professor Fabio Bassan Ordinario Diritti internazionale università Roma Tre

The Hybrid Era. Sovereignty and Democracy Amidst Public Authorities and Tech Companies

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Consumers' Forum

3 November, 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

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