Public Policies for Digital Commons

NGI Commons webinar: Public Policies for Digital Commons

Join us for this second edition of a series of webinars, which started in January. This one aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Public Policies for Digital Commons in 90 minutes.

Over the past decade, Digital Commons policies have shifted focus from promoting openness to addressing governance and collective management of digital infrastructures. Let’s explore together some of these policies with insights from governance and research professionals.

Welcome and introduction by Jan Krewer introducing the latest Policy Mapping Report “‘Policy initiatives supporting Digital Commons “From Open Access to Collective Governance: Two Decades of Digital Commons Policies in the EU“.

These events are organised by NGI Commons targeting policymakers interested in digital governance and innovation; Tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs looking to leverage Digital Commons principles; Community leaders seeking to implement local digital initiatives; Researchers studying the intersection of technology and society; Anyone curious about the evolving digital landscape in Europe.

Stay tuned for more information and the agenda!

Agenda

13:30-13:40 | Welcome and introduction
Introducing the latest Policy Mapping Report “From Open Access to Collective Governance: Two Decades of Digital Commons Policies in the EU” (read it here)
Presented by Jan Krewer, Open Future

13:40-14:00 | Keynote speech
Felix Reda with “The case for a European Sovereign Tech Fund“
Presented by Felix Reda, Open Knowledge Foundation Germany, GitHub

14:00:-14:50 | Panel discussion and Q&A
Moderated by Paul Keller, Open Future

• Emma Ghariani, Open Source and Digital Commons Division – French Prime Minister Services
• Diego Naranjo, Independent human rights expert specialised on digital rights

14:50-15:00 | Wrap-Up and Conclusion
Join us at the NGI Forum
Presented by Robbert Van Kranenburg, Martel Innovate