The Screen Between Us: Tech and Human Connection

Event ID: OE46579

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Venue: Speakeasy

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Summary

Growing up, we learnt math because calculators weren’t everywhere. Today, little screens guide our navigation, social lives, and careers. As digital dependence becomes unavoidable, young people immerse themselves in technology, often juggling multiple roles. What does this mean for mental health and human connection? Join Ruth Bajada, European Union’s deputy head of the US delegation and Shira Lazar, Emmy-nominated host and founder of What’s Trending and Creators 4 Mental Health, for a fireside chat. <br><br> For more information please visit: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/united-states-america/eusxsw-2026_en?s=253

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