FIDE - Europe
@europe.fidemocracy.org
When given the authority, time, and information, everyday people make the tough questions, side-step party lines, and deliver sensible answers.
🌐 https://www.fidemocracy.org/europe
🌐 https://www.fidemocracy.org/europe
📢Registration is open - Citizen Participation in troubled times: Ensuring Impact through Quality
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Panel discussion on designing deliberative processes with lasting impact during shifting political priorities.
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Panel discussion on designing deliberative processes with lasting impact during shifting political priorities.
February 3, 2026 at 3:58 PM
📢Registration is open - Citizen Participation in troubled times: Ensuring Impact through Quality
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Panel discussion on designing deliberative processes with lasting impact during shifting political priorities.
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Panel discussion on designing deliberative processes with lasting impact during shifting political priorities.
The Price of Trust: A Conversation About Regions, Democracy, and the EU Budget
The panel discussion in the @europarl.europa.eu continues the important conversation on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework.
📍 Info Hub, European Parliament, Brussels
🕙 10:00–13:00 CET
✍️https://shorturl.at/3WoRQ
The panel discussion in the @europarl.europa.eu continues the important conversation on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework.
📍 Info Hub, European Parliament, Brussels
🕙 10:00–13:00 CET
✍️https://shorturl.at/3WoRQ
January 27, 2026 at 10:20 AM
The Price of Trust: A Conversation About Regions, Democracy, and the EU Budget
The panel discussion in the @europarl.europa.eu continues the important conversation on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework.
📍 Info Hub, European Parliament, Brussels
🕙 10:00–13:00 CET
✍️https://shorturl.at/3WoRQ
The panel discussion in the @europarl.europa.eu continues the important conversation on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework.
📍 Info Hub, European Parliament, Brussels
🕙 10:00–13:00 CET
✍️https://shorturl.at/3WoRQ
🧩Inclusion does not stop at who is invited into the room.
Including the Underrepresented offers practical guidance on both the recruitment and deliberation phase, with examples that work across different budgets and institutional contexts.
🔗fidemocracy.org/publications
Including the Underrepresented offers practical guidance on both the recruitment and deliberation phase, with examples that work across different budgets and institutional contexts.
🔗fidemocracy.org/publications
January 21, 2026 at 9:37 AM
🧩Inclusion does not stop at who is invited into the room.
Including the Underrepresented offers practical guidance on both the recruitment and deliberation phase, with examples that work across different budgets and institutional contexts.
🔗fidemocracy.org/publications
Including the Underrepresented offers practical guidance on both the recruitment and deliberation phase, with examples that work across different budgets and institutional contexts.
🔗fidemocracy.org/publications
How do ideas about deliberation change across contexts?
📨Over the past four years, our newsletters have shared reflections on citizens’ assemblies, showcasing how participation and deliberation vary from Hungary to Canada.
All editions are now available: www.fidemocracy.org/news
✍️Subscribe!
📨Over the past four years, our newsletters have shared reflections on citizens’ assemblies, showcasing how participation and deliberation vary from Hungary to Canada.
All editions are now available: www.fidemocracy.org/news
✍️Subscribe!
News — FIDE - Federation for Innovation in Democracy
www.fidemocracy.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:26 AM
How do ideas about deliberation change across contexts?
📨Over the past four years, our newsletters have shared reflections on citizens’ assemblies, showcasing how participation and deliberation vary from Hungary to Canada.
All editions are now available: www.fidemocracy.org/news
✍️Subscribe!
📨Over the past four years, our newsletters have shared reflections on citizens’ assemblies, showcasing how participation and deliberation vary from Hungary to Canada.
All editions are now available: www.fidemocracy.org/news
✍️Subscribe!
🥂In 2025, we had many chances to meet, exchange ideas, and learn from each other in person
Here’s a look back at some moments of reflection, discussions, and new connections. It gave us plenty to build on in the year ahead.
The conversations continue — see you in 2026.
Here’s a look back at some moments of reflection, discussions, and new connections. It gave us plenty to build on in the year ahead.
The conversations continue — see you in 2026.
December 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🥂In 2025, we had many chances to meet, exchange ideas, and learn from each other in person
Here’s a look back at some moments of reflection, discussions, and new connections. It gave us plenty to build on in the year ahead.
The conversations continue — see you in 2026.
Here’s a look back at some moments of reflection, discussions, and new connections. It gave us plenty to build on in the year ahead.
The conversations continue — see you in 2026.
Ensuring Impact: A Guide to Effective Set-up and Follow-up of Citizen Participation
Online launch and introduction by members of the Network on Citizen Participation and Deliberation.
🕛 Friday, December 12 (10:00–11:15 CET)
✍️ Registration: shorturl.at/QAdRA
Online launch and introduction by members of the Network on Citizen Participation and Deliberation.
🕛 Friday, December 12 (10:00–11:15 CET)
✍️ Registration: shorturl.at/QAdRA
December 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Ensuring Impact: A Guide to Effective Set-up and Follow-up of Citizen Participation
Online launch and introduction by members of the Network on Citizen Participation and Deliberation.
🕛 Friday, December 12 (10:00–11:15 CET)
✍️ Registration: shorturl.at/QAdRA
Online launch and introduction by members of the Network on Citizen Participation and Deliberation.
🕛 Friday, December 12 (10:00–11:15 CET)
✍️ Registration: shorturl.at/QAdRA
On Wednesday at the European Parliament: The price of trust
A conversation on how EU funds can bolster transparency, democratic oversight, and citizen confidence.
📍 Zweig Visitors Centre, European Parliament, Brussels
🕙 10:00–13:00 CET
🔗 Register now: ep-events.europarl.europa.eu/commcsou/THE...
A conversation on how EU funds can bolster transparency, democratic oversight, and citizen confidence.
📍 Zweig Visitors Centre, European Parliament, Brussels
🕙 10:00–13:00 CET
🔗 Register now: ep-events.europarl.europa.eu/commcsou/THE...
December 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On Wednesday at the European Parliament: The price of trust
A conversation on how EU funds can bolster transparency, democratic oversight, and citizen confidence.
📍 Zweig Visitors Centre, European Parliament, Brussels
🕙 10:00–13:00 CET
🔗 Register now: ep-events.europarl.europa.eu/commcsou/THE...
A conversation on how EU funds can bolster transparency, democratic oversight, and citizen confidence.
📍 Zweig Visitors Centre, European Parliament, Brussels
🕙 10:00–13:00 CET
🔗 Register now: ep-events.europarl.europa.eu/commcsou/THE...
Supporting Ukrainian communities through deliberation
Three new citizens’ assemblies are scheduled to take place in 2026 as part of the Action Plan of the Council of Europe for Ukraine.
Find more details and our upcoming events in our latest newsletter.
✍️ www.fidemocracy.org/news/ukraine...
Three new citizens’ assemblies are scheduled to take place in 2026 as part of the Action Plan of the Council of Europe for Ukraine.
Find more details and our upcoming events in our latest newsletter.
✍️ www.fidemocracy.org/news/ukraine...
Supporting Ukrainian communities through deliberation — FIDE - Federation for Innovation in Democracy
Brief overview of three new assemblies coming up in 2026 as part of the Action Plan of the Council of Europe
www.fidemocracy.org
December 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Supporting Ukrainian communities through deliberation
Three new citizens’ assemblies are scheduled to take place in 2026 as part of the Action Plan of the Council of Europe for Ukraine.
Find more details and our upcoming events in our latest newsletter.
✍️ www.fidemocracy.org/news/ukraine...
Three new citizens’ assemblies are scheduled to take place in 2026 as part of the Action Plan of the Council of Europe for Ukraine.
Find more details and our upcoming events in our latest newsletter.
✍️ www.fidemocracy.org/news/ukraine...
👀 Introducing our new home for deliberative resources
fidemocracy.org
What’s inside:
▪️ Searchable library of guides, docs & research
▪️ Publications with accessible insights
▪️ Training recordings & upcoming opportunities
▪️ News from across our community
🤝 @north.america.fidemocracy.org
fidemocracy.org
What’s inside:
▪️ Searchable library of guides, docs & research
▪️ Publications with accessible insights
▪️ Training recordings & upcoming opportunities
▪️ News from across our community
🤝 @north.america.fidemocracy.org
December 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
👀 Introducing our new home for deliberative resources
fidemocracy.org
What’s inside:
▪️ Searchable library of guides, docs & research
▪️ Publications with accessible insights
▪️ Training recordings & upcoming opportunities
▪️ News from across our community
🤝 @north.america.fidemocracy.org
fidemocracy.org
What’s inside:
▪️ Searchable library of guides, docs & research
▪️ Publications with accessible insights
▪️ Training recordings & upcoming opportunities
▪️ News from across our community
🤝 @north.america.fidemocracy.org
Set-up and follow-up determine the impact of participation — far more than we admit.
The Network on Citizen Participation & Deliberation unveils new guidelines focused on these overlooked phases.
📅 Fri 12 Dec, 10:00–11:15 CET
👉 Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5cac52...
The Network on Citizen Participation & Deliberation unveils new guidelines focused on these overlooked phases.
📅 Fri 12 Dec, 10:00–11:15 CET
👉 Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5cac52...
November 27, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Set-up and follow-up determine the impact of participation — far more than we admit.
The Network on Citizen Participation & Deliberation unveils new guidelines focused on these overlooked phases.
📅 Fri 12 Dec, 10:00–11:15 CET
👉 Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5cac52...
The Network on Citizen Participation & Deliberation unveils new guidelines focused on these overlooked phases.
📅 Fri 12 Dec, 10:00–11:15 CET
👉 Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5cac52...
🚧 What barriers do we face when integrating citizens' assemblies in public institutions?
We all know the classics: money, political will, or concerns about a lack of follow-up. But what does the concrete practice of assemblies reveal about more context-specific barriers?
We all know the classics: money, political will, or concerns about a lack of follow-up. But what does the concrete practice of assemblies reveal about more context-specific barriers?
November 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🚧 What barriers do we face when integrating citizens' assemblies in public institutions?
We all know the classics: money, political will, or concerns about a lack of follow-up. But what does the concrete practice of assemblies reveal about more context-specific barriers?
We all know the classics: money, political will, or concerns about a lack of follow-up. But what does the concrete practice of assemblies reveal about more context-specific barriers?
📈 Korean policymakers show growing interest in deliberation.
Min Reuchamps, Chair of the Board of FIDE - Europe, and Marjan Horst Ehsassi, Executive Director of @north.america.fidemocracy.org, address Korean leaders at the 16th Asia Future Forum.
Min Reuchamps, Chair of the Board of FIDE - Europe, and Marjan Horst Ehsassi, Executive Director of @north.america.fidemocracy.org, address Korean leaders at the 16th Asia Future Forum.
November 6, 2025 at 11:21 AM
📈 Korean policymakers show growing interest in deliberation.
Min Reuchamps, Chair of the Board of FIDE - Europe, and Marjan Horst Ehsassi, Executive Director of @north.america.fidemocracy.org, address Korean leaders at the 16th Asia Future Forum.
Min Reuchamps, Chair of the Board of FIDE - Europe, and Marjan Horst Ehsassi, Executive Director of @north.america.fidemocracy.org, address Korean leaders at the 16th Asia Future Forum.
In our latest newsletter, we unpack our takeaways from Democracy R&D 2025 and share how we’re carrying this momentum forward.
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After Brussels: takeaways from Democracy R&D and what's next?
If you didn’t attend or if you are new to this field, here we curate the ideas that stuck, with recordings to relive their highlights.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
In our latest newsletter, we unpack our takeaways from Democracy R&D 2025 and share how we’re carrying this momentum forward.
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☝ When is sortition not enough?
Fatima Zibouh challenged us. Inclusion is not only about ensuring that everyone has a seat at the table — it’s about transforming who sets the table, who feels ownership over it, and how power is shared once we sit down together.
📺 youtu.be/3bMKyJaKCE8?...
Fatima Zibouh challenged us. Inclusion is not only about ensuring that everyone has a seat at the table — it’s about transforming who sets the table, who feels ownership over it, and how power is shared once we sit down together.
📺 youtu.be/3bMKyJaKCE8?...
Radical Inclusion by Fatima Zibouh
YouTube video by FIDE - Federation for Innovation in Democracy
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October 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
☝ When is sortition not enough?
Fatima Zibouh challenged us. Inclusion is not only about ensuring that everyone has a seat at the table — it’s about transforming who sets the table, who feels ownership over it, and how power is shared once we sit down together.
📺 youtu.be/3bMKyJaKCE8?...
Fatima Zibouh challenged us. Inclusion is not only about ensuring that everyone has a seat at the table — it’s about transforming who sets the table, who feels ownership over it, and how power is shared once we sit down together.
📺 youtu.be/3bMKyJaKCE8?...
👋 Democracy R&D meets Brussels
The global network of democratic innovators held its 9th annual meeting with over 270 participants. This represents the biggest and most diverse gathering yet, with Global South countries increasingly represented and shaping the strategic conversations of the network.
The global network of democratic innovators held its 9th annual meeting with over 270 participants. This represents the biggest and most diverse gathering yet, with Global South countries increasingly represented and shaping the strategic conversations of the network.
October 22, 2025 at 11:48 AM
👋 Democracy R&D meets Brussels
The global network of democratic innovators held its 9th annual meeting with over 270 participants. This represents the biggest and most diverse gathering yet, with Global South countries increasingly represented and shaping the strategic conversations of the network.
The global network of democratic innovators held its 9th annual meeting with over 270 participants. This represents the biggest and most diverse gathering yet, with Global South countries increasingly represented and shaping the strategic conversations of the network.
🎬 Livestreaming Belgium's Permanent Assemblies
Next Tuesday, October 14th, we will fill the Brussels Parliament with democratic innovators from around the globe. Registrations to attend in person are sold out, but you can now join us online!
🔴 Watch the livestream: youtube.com/live/UCxYhnK...
Next Tuesday, October 14th, we will fill the Brussels Parliament with democratic innovators from around the globe. Registrations to attend in person are sold out, but you can now join us online!
🔴 Watch the livestream: youtube.com/live/UCxYhnK...
October 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
🎬 Livestreaming Belgium's Permanent Assemblies
Next Tuesday, October 14th, we will fill the Brussels Parliament with democratic innovators from around the globe. Registrations to attend in person are sold out, but you can now join us online!
🔴 Watch the livestream: youtube.com/live/UCxYhnK...
Next Tuesday, October 14th, we will fill the Brussels Parliament with democratic innovators from around the globe. Registrations to attend in person are sold out, but you can now join us online!
🔴 Watch the livestream: youtube.com/live/UCxYhnK...
⏰ Last call – 3 days left to register!
Democracy R&D 2025 brings together innovators worldwide to strengthen democracy through deliberation.
• Addressing the moment: democracy at a crossroads
• Member-led workshops & deep dives
• Space to connect & co-create solutions
🔗 www.drd2025.org
Democracy R&D 2025 brings together innovators worldwide to strengthen democracy through deliberation.
• Addressing the moment: democracy at a crossroads
• Member-led workshops & deep dives
• Space to connect & co-create solutions
🔗 www.drd2025.org
September 29, 2025 at 7:38 AM
⏰ Last call – 3 days left to register!
Democracy R&D 2025 brings together innovators worldwide to strengthen democracy through deliberation.
• Addressing the moment: democracy at a crossroads
• Member-led workshops & deep dives
• Space to connect & co-create solutions
🔗 www.drd2025.org
Democracy R&D 2025 brings together innovators worldwide to strengthen democracy through deliberation.
• Addressing the moment: democracy at a crossroads
• Member-led workshops & deep dives
• Space to connect & co-create solutions
🔗 www.drd2025.org
🏛️ How can citizens’ assemblies move from one-off experiments to permanent institutions?
Join us on October 14, 14:00–15:30 at the Brussels Parliament to hear from Belgian pioneers.
✍ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📄 Programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1KgHv...
Join us on October 14, 14:00–15:30 at the Brussels Parliament to hear from Belgian pioneers.
✍ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📄 Programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1KgHv...
September 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🏛️ How can citizens’ assemblies move from one-off experiments to permanent institutions?
Join us on October 14, 14:00–15:30 at the Brussels Parliament to hear from Belgian pioneers.
✍ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📄 Programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1KgHv...
Join us on October 14, 14:00–15:30 at the Brussels Parliament to hear from Belgian pioneers.
✍ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📄 Programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1KgHv...
The making of a bottom-up international conference programme — DR&D 2025
✍ 30 Workshops
🧠 5 Deep Dives
📜 Poster session — still open for applications!
🙋♀️ Open Space
Check out the programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org
Registration deadline: October 1st
✍ 30 Workshops
🧠 5 Deep Dives
📜 Poster session — still open for applications!
🙋♀️ Open Space
Check out the programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org
Registration deadline: October 1st
DEMOCRACY R&D 2025
With 95 organizational members and 94 individual members across 55 countries and six continents, involving over 300 people, Democracy R&D is the largest global network dedicated to deliberative democr...
www.drd2025.org
September 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
The making of a bottom-up international conference programme — DR&D 2025
✍ 30 Workshops
🧠 5 Deep Dives
📜 Poster session — still open for applications!
🙋♀️ Open Space
Check out the programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org
Registration deadline: October 1st
✍ 30 Workshops
🧠 5 Deep Dives
📜 Poster session — still open for applications!
🙋♀️ Open Space
Check out the programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org
Registration deadline: October 1st
👇 Pre-programme events of Democracy R&D 2025
On Tuesday, October 14th, we are bringing together Belgium’s pioneers, European leaders, and international thinkers to face up to our democratic predicament.
✍ Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
On Tuesday, October 14th, we are bringing together Belgium’s pioneers, European leaders, and international thinkers to face up to our democratic predicament.
✍ Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
September 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
👇 Pre-programme events of Democracy R&D 2025
On Tuesday, October 14th, we are bringing together Belgium’s pioneers, European leaders, and international thinkers to face up to our democratic predicament.
✍ Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
On Tuesday, October 14th, we are bringing together Belgium’s pioneers, European leaders, and international thinkers to face up to our democratic predicament.
✍ Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
The real value of Democracy R&D.
It’s not about big declarations. Not even about the fresh perspectives, tools that others have tried, and contacts who can help when you’re back home.
It's the feeling of belonging to a vital movement.
👉 Register here: www.drd2025.org
It’s not about big declarations. Not even about the fresh perspectives, tools that others have tried, and contacts who can help when you’re back home.
It's the feeling of belonging to a vital movement.
👉 Register here: www.drd2025.org
September 3, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The real value of Democracy R&D.
It’s not about big declarations. Not even about the fresh perspectives, tools that others have tried, and contacts who can help when you’re back home.
It's the feeling of belonging to a vital movement.
👉 Register here: www.drd2025.org
It’s not about big declarations. Not even about the fresh perspectives, tools that others have tried, and contacts who can help when you’re back home.
It's the feeling of belonging to a vital movement.
👉 Register here: www.drd2025.org
👀Less than 50 days until the Democracy R&D in Brussels!
The largest global network dedicated to deliberative democracy and democratic innovation will fill Brussels with 4 days of activities for both members and Brussels-based organisations.
Find out and register ▶️ www.drd2025.org
The largest global network dedicated to deliberative democracy and democratic innovation will fill Brussels with 4 days of activities for both members and Brussels-based organisations.
Find out and register ▶️ www.drd2025.org
August 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
👀Less than 50 days until the Democracy R&D in Brussels!
The largest global network dedicated to deliberative democracy and democratic innovation will fill Brussels with 4 days of activities for both members and Brussels-based organisations.
Find out and register ▶️ www.drd2025.org
The largest global network dedicated to deliberative democracy and democratic innovation will fill Brussels with 4 days of activities for both members and Brussels-based organisations.
Find out and register ▶️ www.drd2025.org
Permanent Assemblies in Belgium session - at the pre-programme of Democracy R&D 2025
Take part to learn from the pioneers of institutionalised citizens' assemblies.
📍Brussels Parliament, Plenary Hall
📅October 14th, 2pm
Registration for the event will be required
👉 www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
Take part to learn from the pioneers of institutionalised citizens' assemblies.
📍Brussels Parliament, Plenary Hall
📅October 14th, 2pm
Registration for the event will be required
👉 www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
July 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Permanent Assemblies in Belgium session - at the pre-programme of Democracy R&D 2025
Take part to learn from the pioneers of institutionalised citizens' assemblies.
📍Brussels Parliament, Plenary Hall
📅October 14th, 2pm
Registration for the event will be required
👉 www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
Take part to learn from the pioneers of institutionalised citizens' assemblies.
📍Brussels Parliament, Plenary Hall
📅October 14th, 2pm
Registration for the event will be required
👉 www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
📣 Hungry for democracy?
The Democracy R&D 2025 programme is live – and it’s a full-course menu.
Sessions are carefully tagged by purpose (inform, train, debate, solve, network) and spice level (mild to spicy).
New or seasoned, there’s a seat at the table.
🍽️ drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
The Democracy R&D 2025 programme is live – and it’s a full-course menu.
Sessions are carefully tagged by purpose (inform, train, debate, solve, network) and spice level (mild to spicy).
New or seasoned, there’s a seat at the table.
🍽️ drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
July 24, 2025 at 11:10 AM
📣 Hungry for democracy?
The Democracy R&D 2025 programme is live – and it’s a full-course menu.
Sessions are carefully tagged by purpose (inform, train, debate, solve, network) and spice level (mild to spicy).
New or seasoned, there’s a seat at the table.
🍽️ drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
The Democracy R&D 2025 programme is live – and it’s a full-course menu.
Sessions are carefully tagged by purpose (inform, train, debate, solve, network) and spice level (mild to spicy).
New or seasoned, there’s a seat at the table.
🍽️ drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
🌍 Democracy R&D is the largest global network dedicated to deliberative democracy and democratic innovation.
In Brussels, October 14-17, we’ve set out to organise the most far-reaching and most inclusive gathering we believed possible.
☑️ Learn more and register at www.drd2025.org
In Brussels, October 14-17, we’ve set out to organise the most far-reaching and most inclusive gathering we believed possible.
☑️ Learn more and register at www.drd2025.org
July 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🌍 Democracy R&D is the largest global network dedicated to deliberative democracy and democratic innovation.
In Brussels, October 14-17, we’ve set out to organise the most far-reaching and most inclusive gathering we believed possible.
☑️ Learn more and register at www.drd2025.org
In Brussels, October 14-17, we’ve set out to organise the most far-reaching and most inclusive gathering we believed possible.
☑️ Learn more and register at www.drd2025.org