public technology
Waag’s Head of ICT on making choices for your organisation
For over 30 years, Waag has been working on open, fair and inclusive technology. Our research, our projects and our events: everything is centred around this mission. This also influences the choices you make internally as an organisation. How do you put that mission into practice?
Open Socials
Moving from big tech to public technology with Waag's Living Lab Open Socials
Waag’s Living Lab Open Socials was launched in June 2026. Together with media organisations, we are exploring the road to an open social web. The aim is to facilitate the transition from big tech’s most widely used social media platforms (such as Instagram and TikTok) to more social, safe and ‘open’ social media platforms.
AI & creativity
Open Call for creative interventions: Trust me, I’m an AI/rtist
We are looking for 4 creatives or collectives who will test, play with, hack or even break specific AI Enablers that are currently being developed. Apply before 30 September, 23:59 CEST!
public technology
European digital ID wallets are a gift to Google and Apple
European governments are rolling out digital identity wallets, which are to be used by citizens to access services, and to verify their age online. There is a serious problem with this: these wallets rely on safety services of Google and Apple.
open socials
You're banned by big tech. Now what?
Has your social media account been banned? You’re not alone. Here are five things you can do. Or download, fold, and spread the word!
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installation in the public space
What appears foul becomes fertile
2026-08-21T12:00:00+02:002026-08-23T19:00:00+02:00
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Lowlands City
Lowlands 2026
2026-09-03T19:30:00+02:002026-09-03T21:00:00+02:00
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Det Digit Art House showcase
Rerooting
2026-09-09T00:00:00+02:002026-09-13T00:00:00+02:00
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future begins | negotiating humanity
Ars Electronica Festival 2026
2026-09-17T12:00:00+02:002026-09-19T17:00:00+02:00
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undesigning the world
GLUE 2026
2026-09-27T11:00:00+02:002026-09-27T12:00:00+02:00
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11:00
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Ambacht in beeld festival
Bridging the gap: digital technology as enhancement, not replacement
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.
