PublicSpaces Conference: Taking Back the Internet!

On 6 and 7 June, PublicSpaces and Waag Futurelab invite you to the fourth edition of the PublicSpaces Conference with the theme 'Taking Back the Internet'. The two-day programme will take place at Pakhuis de Zwijger. With panels, keynotes, round table sessions, lectures, art and culture we'll work towards an internet where we set the rules collectively.

Anno 2024, most digital services and platforms are owned by a few Big Tech companies. This centralisation of power is not in line with how the internet was once conceived. It creates society-disrupting problems. From privacy violations and influencing election results to discrimination by biased algorithms, Big Tech's monopoly affects everyone. 

How do we - as citizens, organisations and governments - regain control of our data and our digital lives? If we want to be able to decide for ourselves what our digital ecosystem looks like, we need to be able to make independent decisions about the design, use and management of digital tools and platforms. During the conference, we will therefore engage with speakers, visitors and artists on data ownership, privacy, interoperability, decentralisation and more. In short: technology based on public values.

Programme

The programme will be announced soon. Sign up for the PublicSpaces newsletter to stay informed.

Where? Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam

When? Thursday 6 June & Friday 7 June 2024

Get your tickets here!