Re:Publica
re:publica is one of the largest and most exciting conferences centered on digital culture, which explores how technology impacts society, politics, and everyday life. Originating in 2007, it has grown into one of Europe’s largest events of its kind, attracting a diverse audience of activists, scientists, hackers, entrepreneurs, NGOs, journalists, social media and marketing experts, and many others. The festival features a wide range of activities, including lectures, workshops, a pop-up makerspace and panel discussions that cover topics like internet policy, digital rights, and future technologies. Held annually in Berlin, re:publica fosters a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and creates synergies between net politics, online marketing, network technology, digital society, and (pop) culture.
In cooperation with the Global Innovation Gathering (GIG), re:publica hosts a pop-up Makerspace during the festival over three days. Here, makers from around the world come together to meet, hold, and participate in making-related workshops and meet-ups, and connect with an audience new to the Maker movement. At the Makerspace, there are also various open-source hardware exhibitions and co-created art pieces displayed each year. Our creative talents contribute to the program by either holding a workshop or creating off-stage pieces to exhibit on-site.
