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. 

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.

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9
Nov
14:00
15:30
social socials

Workshop: make socials social again

On Sunday 9 November, The Hague Library, in collaboration with Waag Futurelab, is organising a workshop entitled Make socials social again: alternatives to big tech social media.

Een vrouw met een paardestaart en bril houd haar telefoon voor haar gezicht, haar telefoon omhoog gericht, alsof ze een foto neemt.
13
Nov
19:30
22:00
TextileLab

Meetup: the regenerative city

What is necessary within the city to live in balance with the planet, its inhabitants and their needs? Together, we will explore what is needed for the transformation to a regenerative city, and hear from different initiatives how they are already working towards that goal.

Foto van de verftuin van Waag Futurelab op het Marineterrien in Amsterdam. Op de voorgrond de verftuin, met erachter monumentale gebouwen.
20
Nov
18:00
20:15
Future Internet Lab

Hortus ex Machina: Principles of Care

The exhibition 'Hortus ex Machina' presents artistic research into automation and technologies in greenhouses in the Netherlands.

Titelbeeld van de tentoonstelling met als achtergrond een bovenaanzicht van kassen vormen diagonale groene en blauwe vlakken
24
Nov
19:30
21:00
Warming Up festival

From generative to regenerative technology

Discover a new way of thinking about technology and our future during this workshop on permacomputing and other regenerative technology.

Witte muur met daarop een klein transparant kastje gemonteerd (een server). In het kastje brandt wit licht en is een printplaatje te zien waarover wortels van een (kunstmatige) plant groeit.
27
Nov
20:00
23:00
Warming Up festival

(De)Growing Infrastructures

A community evening about regenerative technologies, permacomputing and symbiotic energy systems.

Electric Garden, Sunjoo Lee
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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8
Jan
2026
19:30
21:30
Join us and improve quantum computers

Waag Open: quantum game night

During the first edition of Waag Open in the new year, you can dive deeper into quantum technology in a playful way.

quantum art hackathon, Waag 2022