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.

On the same wavelength

Join us at Waag on Thursday 4 June and experiment with radio technology around the Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood!

Jun

10:00

18:00

Technology for Democracy!

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.

Jun

A different digital world

Exhibition: Short Circuit

The artists in the Exhibition Short Circuit break technology down and build new ideas from the digital debris. See you there?

How to Catch the Fire Dragon, Kai-Hsiang Wen, photo by Carlfried Verwaayen

Jun

12:00

18:00

click here to improve the internet

Hyperlink 2026

Join us on Saturday 6 June for Hyperlink by PublicSpaces and Waag Futurelab! In workshops, talks and an exhibition, you will discover how we can make technology work for our democracy again.

Jun

Aug

installation

What appears foul becomes fertile

Come and see the new installation of S+T+ARTS AQUA MOTION initiative

A drawing from Michael Pinsky’s sketchbook

How to be close to the sea?

Nature needs more voices and representatives to protect and monitor it. Join us at this workshop to help protect our water.

Ecologen kijken uit over het IJ. Een paar van hen hebben een verrekijker.

The technological city

Join The technological city walk on 2 July and discover how technology is woven into everyday life in the city. Walk through different places in the neighbourhood and take a closer look at the systems, devices and data around you. What role does technology play in the city — and who is it really for?