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.

Fix & print

Join us at Waag Open and give your old clothes a new lease of life.

Mar

19:30

21:30

municipal elections 2026

Election debate: getting a grip on tech

In the run-up to the 2026 municipal elections, we invite Amsterdams future politicians to discuss our digital public space.

Foto van een verkiezingsbord met alle partijposters (trotter) voor het gebouw van de Waag op de Nieuwmarkt.

The digital euro

In 2026, the European Parliament will vote on the introduction of the digital euro. In this programme, we'll explore the implications and the questions that remain.

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.

The traces of the Nieuwmarkt