PublicSpaces Conference 2026: Technology for Democracy
The sixth edition of the PublicSpaces Conference on June 4, 5 & 6, focuses on the impact of technology on our democracy.
This year's theme: Technology for Democracy
Why a digital public space is essential for a healthy democratic society.
Pre-Conference on June 4
The Pre-Conference brings together developers, researchers, policymakers, community organizers, lawyers, and artists for a day of focused sessions, spread across Waag Futurelab, the Marineterrein, and Pakhuis de Zwijger.
Hyperlink on June 6
Join us on Saturday, June 6th, for Hyperlink at Waag Futurelab and discover how we can make technology work for our democracy again by participating in various workshops, exhibitions and talks.
Latest updates
May 07 - 17:41
The full programme overview for the PublicSpaces Conference 2026 is live! Three days in Amsterdam: the Pre-Conference (June 4), the Conference (June 5), and Hyperlink (June 6).
Find the programme here: https://conference.publicspaces.net/date/2026-06-05
A detailed programme overview follows later this month, but check out what's on so far!
May 05 - 17:00
We're thrilled to announce our opening keynote speaker for the PublicSpaces Conference 2026 on June 5: @robin!
Robin Berjon is a technologist specialised in strategy and governance, whose work focuses on digital sovereignty, issues of power in the digital sphere, and bringing democracy to the internet.
Few people are better placed to open a conference about technology and democracy. We can't wait to hear what he has to say!
Join us June 4–6, Amsterdam ➡️ https://conference.publicspaces.net/
May 02 - 10:55
Get ready to Hyperlink! Tijdens de PublicSpaces Conferentie op zaterdag 6 juni organiseren we, met en bij @waag, het programma Hyperlink.
Dit creatieve programma gaat verder in op het conferentiethema 'Technology for Democracy' en is voor jong en oud.
In workshops, expo's en talks ontdek je hoe we technologie weer kunnen laten werken voor onze democratie. Met werk van Irakli Sabekia, Luna Maurer, Julia Janssen, Nestor Siré en meer.
Meer info & tickets: https://conference.publicspaces.net/hyperlink
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