Hyperlink 2026

Join us on Saturday 6 June for Hyperlink at Waag Futurelab and discover how we can make technology work for our democracy again by participating in various workshops, exhibitions and talks.
How can we create a digital world in which we want to live, where we’re in control, and not inundated with ads or AI slop? How do we build alternative systems that serve people and the planet? And how do we get rid of the tech billionaires who are dismantling democracy just to fill their pockets?

During Hyperlink, we'll develop our own AI models and decentralised communication tools, and discuss what we can do ourselves to create a resilient internet

Programme

The doors open at 12:00, and there will be continuous workshops and exhibitions to visit. Talk sessions begin at 18:00. The programme will be announced shortly.

PublicSpaces Conference 2026

Hyperlink is part of the sixth edition of the PublicSpaces Conference, focusing on the impact of technology on our democracy.

A digital public space is essential for a healthy democratic society. During the sixth edition of the PublicSpaces Conference, the PublicSpaces Foundation and Waag Futurelab will explore how this digital public space can be shaped by democratic values. We will look at how important Dutch issues are being addressed and explore how these can be translated into European developments and collaborations, what digital strategies and solutions are available for a wider audience, and we will look at alternatives and new visions with and through the work of artists.