Peter Thiel's secretive Dialog retreat, explained

Published 25 June 2026 · europe

Peter Thiel's private retreat, Dialog, has become the subject of intense speculation after leaked documents revealed attendees, discussion topics and the event's exclusive nature. DW's

Peter Thiel's private retreat, Dialog, has become the subject of intense speculation after leaked documents revealed attendees, discussion topics and the event's exclusive nature. DW's Melissa Chan speaks with German tech journalist Fritz Espenlaub to unpack what Dialog actually is, why Peter Thiel created it, and why it has sparked such a strong reaction online.

We explore Thiel's political influence, and why Europe is increasingly wary of the growing power of US Big Tech. Chapters 00:00 What’s Peter Thiel’s Dialog?

01:32 The libertarian perspective of Thiel 02:11 Is it just a conference? 05:58 Thiel and the Republican Party 08:38 Why Germany is following this story

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