Participatory democracy training, conferences and learning events around the world.
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Join the CLIMA Fund for a four-part series, Not If, But How, unpacking the climate crisis and how to reach grassroots solutions, grounded in the wisdom and leadership of grassroots movements across the Global South.
Are you working in a local or regional government and looking for new ways to engage young people in democracy? The next Nets4Dem Democracy Lab in Bilbao is your chance to do exactly that.
We are coming together in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 2–5, 2026 for the next global gathering on participatory democracy!
The International Observatory on Participatory Democracy (OIDP) will return for its 25th annual conference in Kraków from 21–23 September 2026, under the theme “Hope and renewal in the face of a global crisis of democracy.”
The Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy will convene in 2026, bringing together democracy practitioners, civil society leaders, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to explore the future of modern direct democracy.
Join Europe’s premier event dedicated to the intersection of technology and politics.
Join us to explore case studies, best practices, and new resources for engaging children and youth in the decisions that will shape their present and future!
Explore how meaningful stakeholder and civil society engagement can make climate projects more effective, equitable, and sustainable.
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?
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 the 2025 OGP Global Summit in Spain, October 7–9. Engage with global leaders to advance open government initiatives.
Join global leaders at the Athens Democracy Forum in Greece, Sept 30–Oct 3, 2025. Explore democratic renewal, tech innovation, and visionary governance.
Drawing on People Powered’s international experience with participatory democracy projects, this workshop will introduce a practical framework for matching AI tools to different civic engagement goals.
Learn about speakers from across the globe on new case studies on how AI is empowering communities globally!
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.



