Public code & technologies: Upcoming digital and democratic challenges for Europe
Technological developments are advancing increasingly faster, and there is a growing public power inability to generate the necessary regulatory frameworks and lead a model of public tech development for democracy. Can we imagine new models based on free open-source software and communities that put democratic issues and the rights of citizens at its core? This roundtable will address these issues from different European experiences that are making bold bets on public code. Smart City Expo World Congress | November 8th. Round table with Alexis Kauffmann. Project Manager Open Education at the French Ministry of Education, Laura Dornheim IT officer for the city of Munich; Arnau Monterde, director of Democratic Innovation (BCN) and coordinator of Decidim.
Europe and Democracy: What Future Should We Shape?
During this five-day international seminar 20 participants from across Europe gather to discuss various aspects of democracy. With a primary focus on local and youth perspectives, the event aims to delve into multiple facets on how to shape a democratic and just future. By uniting young Europeans, the seminar seeks to foster networking, facilitate idea exchange, and encourage thoughtful deliberations (organised by JEF Catalunya).
Saving Civics in the Digital Age
Join ACTE, Tectonica and Osoigo as they explore civic tech solutions’ role in empowering political engagement. They will discuss challenges faced by modern-day civics in the digital age and the need for technologies to support the relationship building needed to sustain impactful movements. Learn from Tectonica’s report on Digital Organising in Europe and their innovative 5-Part Framework for Digital Organising. Osoigo will showcase diverse civic tech solutions that are effective in boosting political participation, and share real-life success stories. A Q&A session will be offered following the presentations. This event will help attendees discover how civic technologies can enable offline action and participation!
Barcamp on the problem of representativeness and complexity in our democracies
“To keep our democracies vibrant, we constantly seek new ways of participation. However, two critical challenges have emerged in parliamentary democracies driven by political parties, challenges that were previously considered resolved: representation and managing political complexity. Increasingly, people feel disconnected from the political institutions designed to represent them, notably parliaments and parties. Laws often require immediate amendments after enactment due to their failure to adequately account for the complexities of real-world situations.
Given these issues, an international group of politicians and experts will reflect on two fundamental questions:
1) How can we further develop our democracies without compromising their core principles?
2) How can we enhance the efficacy of governance, potentially utilizing AI, to address these challenges?(organiserd by Fundación Konrad Adenauer, Oficina de Representación para España y Portugal)
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Given these issues, an international group of politicians and experts will reflect on two fundamental questions:
1) How can we further develop our democracies without compromising their core principles?
2) How can we enhance the efficacy of governance, potentially utilizing AI, to address these challenges?(organiserd by Fundación Konrad Adenauer, Oficina de Representación para España y Portugal)
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IYTT*s fifth annual International Youth Conference
The International Youth Conference is the core annual event of the IYTT. During four hectic days, 24 conference participants are discussing, deliberating and bringing out their best ideas on the strengthening of democracy.
