Pavel Durov in Conversation with Thor Halvorssen

Pavel Durov

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2025 OFF in Oslo
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, joins Human Rights Foundation CEO and founder, Thor Halvorssen, in a rare and wide-ranging conversation on digital freedom, state censorship, and the responsibilities of tech creators in the modern world. Durov recounts how Telegram became a lifeline for protest movements from Belarus to Hong Kong and what may be around the corner for encrypted communications tools. As governments demand more control over online platforms, Durov lays out his vision for a secure, decentralized future where privacy, encryption, and free expression are non-negotiable.

About the Speaker

Pavel Durov

Pavel

Durov

CEO and founder of Telegram

Pavel Durov is a technology entrepreneur known for championing digital privacy and freedom of expression. He is the founder and CEO of Telegram, a globally popular encrypted messaging platform designed to protect users’ communications from surveillance. Before launching Telegram, Durov founded VKontakte (VK), which became Russia’s largest and most influential social network.

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