Hey GDG community! 👋

From October 23–25, 2026, universities and students across Europe are coming together for the OpenEU Festival: The Open Canvas of Democracy—a landmark online, co-funded EU event designed to completely rethink how we talk about technology, society, and civic engagement.

Forget boring, hour-long lectures. This festival is built for interaction, featuring short, punchy talks, live polls, digital canvases, and open debates where your voice is the main point.

💻 Event Details:

• Dates: October 23–25, 2026

• Format: Online & live

• Cost: 100% Free!

⚙️ Highlight for Tech & Developers: Track 4 — Digital Democracy & Futures If you are passionate about tech, code, and civic innovation, this track is for you. It dives straight into the risks and potential of digital tools in modern democracy—exploring everything from open-source technologies and civic tech to combating disinformation and shaping our digital future.

🔗 Secure your spot and register for free here: https://openeu.eu/assemblies/festival

Curious about how technology and innovation shape our world? Let’s show up and join the conversation! 🌍✨