Participatory democracy training, conferences and learning events around the world.
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Join Participedia School 2025 in Rio, July 27–31. Explore Latin American democratic innovations with global scholars and community leaders.
Explore AI’s impact on democracy at Asia Centre’s 10th International Conference in Bangkok, August 21–22. Connect with experts advancing ethical and inclusive AI governance.
Join global leaders at the Athens Democracy Forum in Greece, Sept 30–Oct 3, 2025. Explore democratic renewal, tech innovation, and visionary governance.
Join the 2025 OGP Global Summit in Spain, October 7–9. Engage with global leaders to advance open government initiatives.
Save the date for the 2025 Democracy R&D Conference in Brussels, October 15–16. Join global experts to explore how deliberative democracy can drive systemic change.
Save the date for the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg, Nov 5–7, 2025. Join global voices to answer: How can we revive democracy?
Join the Caux Democracy Forum 2025 in Switzerland, July 8–12. Co-create democratic solutions with global changemakers through dialogue, storytelling, and arts
How can digital tools, particularly AI and civic tech, be harnessed to expand civic space, foster democratic resilience, and ensure that digital governance serves the collective good?
Join TICTeC 2025 in Mechelen or online from March 18–20 to explore how civic technology is shaping democracy worldwide.
Join URBIS 2025 in Brno, June 10–12, for Central Europe’s largest civic tech gathering. Explore digital democracy tools and network with leaders shaping smart cities. Learn more.
Join a cruicial workshop in Warsaw on June 6, 2025, for a deep dive into youth participation in climate deliberation at the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies.
Register for the info session to receive personalized advice on how to craft a strong application for the Accelerators and Rising Stars Mentorship.
Save the date for the 24th IOPD Conference in Córdoba, Argentina, in May 2025. Join global leaders to explore innovations in participatory democracy. Learn more.
We're excited to partner with Youth Lead the Change Germany e.V. for a special conversation on how participatory democracy can counter rising anti-democratic forces – and why youth leadership is central to this effort.
From Asia to Africa, learn how public participation is being embedded into government systems—and what it takes to do it well.
Join us for an exploration of how innovative partnerships drive digital citizen engagement in the public sector. These partnerships bring together diverse actors — including public administrations, private sector entities, academia, and civil society organizations