beyond the hype(rscale)
Re-watch the State of the Internet 2026 with Fieke Jansen
On 10 April 2026, Waag Futurelab organised its annual lecture The State of the Internet, featuring Fieke Jansen, co-founder of the critical infrastructure lab of the University of Amsterdam.
social socials
Why we moved our Bluesky data to Eurosky
Our presence in the ATmosphere – Bluesky’s protocol – is no longer dependent on the platform’s standard infrastructure. Instead, our data now runs on Eurosky’s Personal Data Server (PDS).
accessible support
Waag Futurelab publishes guide Lokale Verbindingen
Lokale Verbindingen is a guide for civil servants and social organisations to improve communication about the (digital) support on offer.
skills for the future
Sign up now for the Teacher Camps at Waag Futurelab
Sign up now for the Teacher Maker Camp and Teacher Tech Camp at Waag Futurelab for the 2026–2027 academic year. During these two-day training sessions, you’ll discover new ways to creatively incorporate technology and maker education into your classroom.
One-year anniversary of our Zoöp status
Waag Futurelab has been officially registered as a Zoöp since May 2025. As a Zoöp, Waag ensures that the interests of both people and other life forms are central to Waag's work.
2026-06-04T19:30:00+02:002026-06-04T22:00:00+02:00
4
Jun
19:30
22:00
Self-reliant with technology in times of distress
sold out
On the same wavelength
2026-06-05T10:00:00+02:002026-06-05T18:00:00+02:00
5
Jun
10:00
18:00
Technology for Democracy!
PublicSpaces Conference 2026
2026-06-06T12:00:00+02:002026-06-06T18:00:00+02:00
6
Jun
12:00
18:00
click here to improve the internet
Hyperlink 2026
2026-06-18T13:00:00+02:002026-08-31T21:00:00+02:00
18
Jun
31
Aug
installation
What appears foul becomes fertile
Mission
Waag Futurelab contributes to the research, design and development of a sustainable, just society
- By collectively researching emerging technology, and questioning underlying cultural assumptions;
- By experimenting with and designing alternatives on the basis of public values;
- By developing an open, fair and inclusive future together with civil society.
