Designing Spaces for the Digital Future: International CAIS Conference at the Makerspace of Ruhr University

Designing Spaces for the Digital Future: International CAIS Conference at the Makerspace of Ruhr University

An open atmosphere and lively exchange, an innovative (thinking) workshop for creative solutions: The Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) invites participants to its first international conference “Creating Spaces for Digital Futures” at the Makerspace of Ruhr University Bochum. North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister of Culture and Science, Ina Brandes, will take part in a panel discussion on the freedom of science.

Call for Papers: Inclusive by Design? Participatory Governance and the Future of Digital Public Spaces

This special issue is dedicated to the emergence, practices, and dynamics of digital public spaces, with a particular focus on inequalities and the socio-technical configurations that shape access, participation, and representation. We invite contributions from various disciplines that critically analyze the tensions, challenges, and future perspectives of digital publics at the intersection of technology, participation, and democracy.

Conference Registration Now Open

On October 9 and 10, 2025, CAIS invites you to the international conference “Creating Spaces for Digital Futures” at the Makerspace of Ruhr University Bochum. Registration is now open.