Brussels, Belgium.
15 - 16, October.
In these crucial times, the global deliberative community convenes in a nation renowned for its pioneering role in deliberative democracy. We return to the country that first institutionalized Citizens' Assemblies to engage in tough conversations.
How can this global community increase its shared impact? We will spend two days working on new pathways to advance a more inclusive and resilient democratic future.
Crossroads
The “deliberative wave” is moving at different paces across different contexts. Seven years after the establishment of Democracy R&D, there are many inspiring success stories, bittersweet experimentations, dead ends to draw lessons from, uncharted territories to explore, and many new actors and network members joining the journey.
Yet, our community of practice also faces global headwinds in polarisation, autocratisation and populism, leaving none of us unaffected. While they make our work more relevant than ever, these global trends also call on us to face some hard questions. Standing at multiple crossroads, what are the pathways for public deliberation to effectively rise to this moment?
Beyond the Mainstage
October 14 and 17
We are preparing activities to help the community reach beyond its members. Open events to engage with local and European stakeholders. There will be opportunities for advocacy, capacity-building and more!
