Participatory democracy training, conferences and learning events around the world.
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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.
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
Explore the latest innovations in AI and participatory democracy. Hear about new helpful tools and resources, including our Playbook!
Expect engaging demos, workshops, and keynote sessions on participatory democracy and open-source technology