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Smart Citizens Lab
Citizens develop an AI-tool with Waag and UvA
Waag Futurelab and computer scientists from the UvA invited IJmond residents to work together to design an AI-tool to help residents spot suspicious smoke clouds.
future internet lab
Application Masterclass Net Politics started
Course for (future) decision makers in the information society with current topics, practical tools and relevant speakers.
the internet is broken
'The internet is broken' now available for download
In honour of Waag Futurelab's 30th anniversary, the book is available for free download. The book is available under a Creative Commons BY-SA licence.
Smart Citizens Lab
Organise an activity during the National Citizen Science Expo
The very first National Citizen Science Expo will take place on 2 October: Knowledge Making is the event for everyone involved in citizen science. Want to share your knowledge or experiences? Submit your activity and join the expo!
data privacy day
15 alternative apps for better privacy and wellbeing
Not-for-profit apps that are good for your privacy? With a nice design and amazing functionality? They exist! Check out our list of 15 apps that offer a viable alternative to big tech.
agenda
30
Apr
19:00
20:30
Smart Citizens Lab
Join Waag on a plane tree expedition
1
May
19:30
22:00
My doorbell is NOT watching you
Waag Open: The smartest doorbell (cancelled)
5
May
18:00
21:00
liberation festival
Food & Film: Resilience kitchen
7
May
16:00
18:30
textilelab
Workshop: visible mending
8
May
19:15
22:00
discover the potential of mycelium
Workshop: growing mycelium
10
May
13:00
15:00
social socials
Workshop: alternatives for big tech's social media
15
May
16:00
18:00
grip on our tech
The State of the Internet 2025 (sold out)
5
Jun
19:30
22:00
Discover living architecture of mycelium
Waag Open: Fungateria
13
Jun
10:00
18:00
Shaping our Digital Future
PublicSpaces Conference 2025
14
Jun
14:00
20:00
click here to improve the internet
Hyperlink
2
Oct
09:00
18:00
save the date!
Kennis Maken: National Citizen Science Expo
Mission
Waag Futurelab contributes to the research, design and development of a sustainable, just society
- By collectively researching emerging technology, and questioning underlying cultural assumptions;
- By experimenting with and designing alternatives on the basis of public values;
- By developing an open, fair and inclusive future together with civil society.
