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. 

10
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.

Fieke Jansen
16
Apr
19:00
22:00
festive closing

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.
17
Apr
24
Apr
exhibition

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.
21
Apr
25
Apr
aprilfeesten

Guided tour Waag building

Visit the historic Waag building during the Aprilfeesten and get to know Waag Futurelab.

Waag gebouw op de Nieuwmarkt
7
May
19:30
21:30
drawing routes

The traces of the Nieuwmarkt

During Waag Open, you’ll map out other people’s routes around Nieuwmarkt through drawing. The workshop is led by visual artist Esther Polak.

lijnennieuwmarkt_realtime
4
Jun
6
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.

publicspaces conferentie 2024