Agenda

Waag organises a variety of public events, based on our research and network. We highlight current themes, organise workshops, and present collaborations between scientists, designers and artists. The first Thursday of every month, Waag opens its doors for Waag Open: events anyone can participate in.

Det Digit Art House Launch

This evening we will celebrate the launch of the Det Digit Art House, with an in-depth programme on Det Digit's artistic legacy, regenerative technology and digital art.

Back in time: AmsterdamREALTIME

Ethical clay hardware

How can you make hardware without harming people or planet? Join the Feminist Hacking collective in this workshop to create ethical hardware made from natural clay and recycled hardware.

Apr

16:00

18:00

Beyond the hype(rscale)

The State of the Internet 2026 with Fieke Jansen

During the State of the Internet, Waag Futurelab takes the annual temperature of the internet. This year, the lecture will be given by researcher Fieke Jansen.

Fabricademy show

Come and join us for the tenth edition of the Fabricademy graduation show at Waag Futurelab!

A graphic with yellow and purple colors with the text 'Fabric' in the background and 'Academy graduation' in purple letters in the foreground.

The traces of the Nieuwmarkt

Jun

Save the date!

PublicSpaces conference 2026

A digital public space is essential for a healthy democratic society. During the sixth edition of the PublicSpaces conference, we will explore how the digital public space can be shaped based on democratic values.