The Global Network of Democratic Innovators — meets Brussels

From the halls of Parliament in Ireland to the streets of Bogotá, new forms of public participation are helping governments tackle complex issues with greater legitimacy, inclusion, and trust.

A quiet transformation is reshaping democracy. Democratic innovators, from politicians to practitioners, are empowering citizens to address the current democratic crisis.

This October, Brussels will host the Democracy R&D 2025 conference — the annual gathering of democratic innovators working to make democracy more resilient and responsive through deliberation and democratic lotteries.

This is your invitation to learn, connect, and explore the potential of democratic innovations.

Who are We?

The Democracy R&D Network is an international network of organizations, associations, and individuals helping decision makers take hard decisions and build public trust.

We improve democratic decision-making through sortition, deliberation, and participation. Our members collaborate across continents to design, implement, and advocate for citizen assemblies and other deliberative processes.