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. 

17
Feb
15:00
16:30
the importance of art-science

Webinar: Closing the Loop

What does “excellence” look like when artists and scientists collaborate? During this webinar, we will explore the impact of award-winning art-science projects and the benefits and implications for policymakers, industry, cultural organisations, and the education and research sector.

Anna Schäffner, Soft Collision. Photo by Michelle Mantel.
25
Feb
19:15
21:30
artificial intelligence

Movies that Matter On Tour: Artificial Justice

On Wednesday 25 February, the film Artificial Justice will be screened as part of the Movies that Matter On Tour programme. After the screening, there will be a Q&A with researcher Zoénie Deng from Waag Futurelab.

Still uit de film Artificial Justice
5
Mar
19:30
21:30
repair your old clothes using a vinyl cutter

Fix & print

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

waagopen_fix_and_print
12
Mar
19:30
21:00
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.
15
Mar
13:00
15:00
good money

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.

Euroteken
10
Apr
16:00
18:00
planetary boundaries

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.

Publiek zit voor groot scherm tijdens Staat van het Internet lezing