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. 

3
Sept
7
Sept
panic - yes or no?

Ars Electronica Festival 2025

From September 3 to 7, the annual Ars Electronica Festival will take place in Linz, Austria. Waag Futurelab will be there—find out where you can meet us.

Ars Electronica Festival 2025, Beyond the Screens, photo by Quek Jia Liang
4
Sept
19:30
21:30
Visit Waags dye garden at the Marineterrein
sold out

Waag Open: Botanical prints

Waag Open botanische prints
14
Sept
12:00
20:30
public investment for public good

Good Money

Public investment unaffordable? Join this workshop on Sunday 14 September and learn how to counter this common narrative, and how governments can use their money for good.

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18
Sept
28
Sept
celebrating 10 years of Waag's TextileLab

Chromatic Relations

During GLUE, visit the exhibition at Waag Futurelab and rediscover the city as a harvesting ground for natural colors.

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18
Sept
17:30
20:00
celebrating 10 years of Waag's TextileLab

Festive opening Chromatic Relations

Join us on Thursday 18 September for the grand opening of Chromatic Relations, celebrating 10 years of Waag's Textilelab.

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1
Oct
19:00
21:30
visible mending

Workshop: stitching a spectrum of care #1

This two-part workshop explores visible mending as a catalyst to explore more caring futures. Centered on damaged table linens such as napkins and tablecloths, the session invites intergenerational participants to visibly mend while reflecting on systems of care and culminates with a small dinner party.

Een foto van geborduurde stiksels op een stuk wit linnen. Verschillende stukken stof zijn erop gestikt met kleurige stiksels in de kleuren bordeau rood, oranje, groen en lichtgeel.
2
Oct
09:00
18:00
save the date!

Kennis Maken: National Citizen Science Expo

Kennis Maken is the knowledge-sharing event for everyone involved in citizen science.

Met blauwe omlijnde roze letters k,e,n,s,i cirkelen vanuit een hoopje naar buiten. In het midden staat de tekst in blauw: Kennis Maken. Onder die titel staat in roze: Nationale citizen science expo.
2
Oct
19:30
21:30
on another planet

Waag Open: who owns the space? 

During this Waag Open, we will discuss our perception of the earth and dive into the Planetary Public Stack together with artist Michele Boulogne and anthropologist Danick Trouwloon.

Museumnacht 2019
6
Oct
10:00
12:00
Week of Participation

Talk: Digital technology and the future of work

Marleen Stikker and Christine Dedding kick off the Week of Participation with a talk on the impact of digitisation on social economy, labor market and society.

Een microsoft scherm met de tekst Computer says no en not oke
8
Oct
19:00
21:30
visible mending

Workshop: stitching a spectrum of care #2

This two-part workshop explores visible mending as a catalyst to explore more caring futures. Centered on damaged table linens such as napkins and tablecloths, the session invites intergenerational participants to visibly mend while reflecting on systems of care and culminates with a small dinner party.

Een foto van geborduurde stiksels op een stuk wit linnen. Verschillende stukken stof zijn erop gestikt met kleurige stiksels in de kleuren bordeau rood, oranje, groen en lichtgeel.
18
Oct
26
Oct
Antisocial media

Dutch Design Week 2025: Connection Lost

dutch design week 2024
6
Nov
19:30
21:30
the (im)possibilities of social media

Waag Open: social socials

During this Waag Open, we will explore the possibilities and limitations of social media and search for new alternatives.

Museumnacht 2024
4
Dec
19:30
21:30
fake it till you make it

Waag Open: fake news, no thanks

During this Waag Open, we will delve into the best tips and tricks for recognising and interpreting misinformation and disinformation.

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