What is OFF?
The Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) is an international human rights conference series hosted and produced by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF). Bringing together the world’s most engaging human rights advocates, journalists, artists, tech entrepreneurs, and world leaders, we aim to share their stories and brainstorm ways to expand freedom and unleash human potential across the globe.
Meet our OFF 2025 Speakers
Human rights advocates from around the globe will take the OFF stage to share their efforts to defeat tyranny.
OFF 2025 Tracks
Advocacy in Action
Take a deep dive into key legal strategies driving change, including the use of sanctions, impact litigation, and advocacy efforts to support those facing arbitrary detention and tyranny.
AI for Human Rights
Dictators are using AI to repress their populations, but at the same time, open-source AI agentic tools have never been more powerful. Join us to learn how we can challenge tyrannical AI systems and promote freedom-based AI tools.
Creative Dissent
Celebrate the transformative power of art through bold performances, films, and exhibits that amplify the voices of dissidents who use their art to challenge human rights injustices worldwide.
Dictators and Dirty Money
Uncover the impact of corrupt regimes and illicit financial networks, exploring how they influence global politics, sports, and human rights.
Freedom Tech
Meet spyware fighters, Bitcoin advocates, nostr developers, and privacy defenders at the Freedom Tech track, where you’ll learn about the cutting-edge developments helping dissidents and journalists stay safe online.
Resilience
Examine how prioritizing mental, emotional, and physical well-being is essential for activists and advocates in sustaining the struggle for democratic freedoms.
The Future Reimagined
Imagine a more just and democratic world while exploring regional challenges and envisioning solutions for political and social transformations worldwide.
Bring your family to the OFF Camp for Kids!
While you enjoy OFF, your child will engage with conference themes through age-appropriate activities.
Glimpse of OFF 2024
OFF speakers include
Activists
Technologists
Artists
Innovators
Philanthropists
Policymakers
Journalists
Students
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