PUBLICSPACES CONFERENCE

Who is shaping the future of the internet?

Big tech dominates, leading to growing digital dependency and increasing influence on our democracies. As technological and political power become more entwined, a strong countervoice is more urgent than ever.

On Friday 13 June, PublicSpaces and Waag Futurelab will host the fifth edition of the PublicSpaces conference at Pakhuis de Zwijger.

*Shaping our Digital Future
*The conference opens with Canadian tech critic Paris Marx (Tech Won’t Save Us), speaking on digital sovereignty and the politics of technology.

Expect a rich programme with speakers from the Netherlands and abroad, covering topics such as Europe's role in the internet, alternative social media, disinformation, and AI for the public good. Don't miss the Bazaar, featuring public-interest-driven software and tools.