People Powered 2026 Convening: Nairobi
We are coming together in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 2–5, 2026 for the next global gathering on participatory democracy!
We are coming together in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 2–5, 2026 for the next global gathering on participatory democracy!
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.
Join Participedia School 2025 in Rio, July 27–31. Explore Latin American democratic innovations with global scholars and community leaders.
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
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
Explore how technology is transforming governance at the Political Tech Summit 2025, January 25 in Berlin. Join leaders and innovators to shape the future of political tech.
Join Greta Ríos at the Stockholm Series on November 12, as she explores how participatory governance can shape effective climate policies through innovative tools like participatory budgeting and legislative theatre.
How can we strengthen democracy by connecting different & diverse innovations?💡⚡️🔗 See inside to learn more!
The theme for this year is "The perpetual crises of democracy. From perplexity to understanding".
This event highlights how Legislative Theatre is reshaping democracy globally through storytelling, joy, and community power/
Únete a Asuntos del Sur y People Powered para debatir sobre la Democracia Participativa en América Latina. Jueves 31 de octubre en CABA.
Get personalized support for your Accelerators application on October 14!