Connection lost: reconnect online via truly social socials
public technology
Waag explores and designs alternative forms of social media
Waag launched Public Nodes: an ambitious programme to regain control of our social media platforms. Read more about the program.
What influence does big tech have on our information provision?
Apply for a journalistic residency at Waag Futurelab
Are you a journalist and interested in researching the influence of big tech on our information provision? Apply for a journalistic residency at Waag!
citizen science
Citizens measure air quality on Tata Steel factory site
Starting today, residents of the IJmond region will be measuring air quality at the Tata Steel factory site themselves. The sensor is the first of four sensors to be installed on the Tata Steel factory site.
public stack
Letter to the Dutch informateur: invest in the development of digital public space
Waag sends a letter to the informateur with a coalition of different organisations to make sure the development of digital public space is a priority in the formation of the new government. Read the letter.
digital autonomy
Call to action: DigiD must not fall into American hands
The planned takeover of Dutch company Solvinity by American multinational Kyndryl is causing great concern among experts. They are calling on BTI to be transparent about the matter.
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artificial intelligence
Movies that Matter On Tour: Artificial Justice
2026-03-05T19:30:00+01:002026-03-05T21:30:00+01:00
5
Mar
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repair your old clothes using a vinyl cutter
Fix & print
2026-03-12T19:30:00+01:002026-03-12T21:00:00+01:00
12
Mar
19:30
21:00
municipal elections 2026
Election debate: getting a grip on tech
2026-03-15T13:00:00+01:002026-03-15T15:00:00+01:00
15
Mar
13:00
15:00
good money
The digital euro
2026-03-31T19:30:00+02:002026-03-31T22:00:00+02:00
31
Mar
19:30
22:00
Mapping the city
Back in time: AmsterdamREALTIME
2026-04-02T19:30:00+02:002026-04-02T21:30:00+02:00
2
Apr
19:30
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learning by doing
Ethical clay hardware
2026-04-10T16:00:00+02:002026-04-10T18:00:00+02:00
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Apr
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planetary boundaries
The State of the Internet 2026 with Fieke Jansen
2026-05-07T19:30:00+02:002026-05-07T21:30:00+02:00
7
May
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map out your route
The traces of the Nieuwmarkt
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.
