The "INNOVADE" ("INNOVAtive DEmocracy through digitalisation") project, in which Paderborn University is one of eleven partners, brings together citizens, government representatives, and experts in exciting workshops to discuss how participation in political processes can be expanded and how political action can be made more transparent. On Tuesday, 23 September and Wednesday, 24 September, the next English-language "Living Lab" will take place under the motto "Envisioning Digital Democracy" at the Hotel Aspethera in Paderborn from 2 pm. Interested parties can register on the event website until 5 September to find out more.

This workshop builds upon extensive research covering digital democracy definitions and theoretical frameworks, digital activism strategies and enabling technologies for democratic participation shaping the future of digital democracies. Participants will work together to translate these research findings into practical tools and frameworks that can improve democratic governance and citizen engagement.

About the Horizon Europe EU project "INNOVADE"

When digital technologies and the internet are increasingly used to support and improve democratic processes, we are talking about digital democracy. The aim of the "INNOVADE" project is to better understand and sponsor digital democracy. Further information on INNOVADE can be found on the project website. Interested parties can also sign up for the newsletter.