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2025 Democracy R&D Conference: Democracy at a Crossroads


Democracy at a Crossroads: The 2025 Democracy R&D Conference
📅 When: October 15–16, 2025
📍 Where: Brussels, Belgium
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The 2025 Democracy R&D Conference will bring together 300 deliberative democracy professionals in Brussels, a city with a strong tradition of democratic innovation. This global gathering is a call to action—as democratic challenges grow, so does the urgency to explore how deliberative processes can counter polarization and drive systemic change.

Why Attend?
🔹 Learn how deliberative democracy can address democratic backsliding.
🔹 Explore actionable strategies for systemic change.
🔹 Connect with policymakers, practitioners, and advocates shaping the future of democracy.

Hosted in collaboration with G1000, Missions Publiques, and Democratic Society, this event will equip participants with new tools and strategies for impact.

Call for Workshops – Now Open!

📅 Deadline: April 27, 2025
📩 Submit your proposal: Workshop Submission Link

Earlier Event: October 7
2025 OGP Global Summit