How to reinvent the engagement of actors?

As part of film for change day, cut invites you to a conference on the role of actors:
“Between fear of exposure and desire to act: how can we reinvent actors engagement?”

In today’s tense world, speaking out publicly—sharing what we think, feel, and stand for—can be risky for actors.
Between exploitation, social media pressures, fear of misspeaking, or being “labeled,” is free speech still truly free?