# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Digital Democracy from Below
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Register here to join us in person for a global conversation on rebuilding democracy from the ground up!About this EventDigital Democracy from Below is a public conversation hosted by UVA’s Digital Technology for Democracy Lab that examines how democracy is rebuilt from the ground up, through data practices, infrastructures, and ecological struggle. This in-person and online event will feature speakers representing different communities around the world and bring a wealth of experience at the intersection of research, community-building, policy, and practice. The conversation will ultimately result in the creation of a collection of short, public-facing essays that extend the discussion beyond the university walls.Lunch will be served at 11:45am EST for in-person participants, and the conversation will be livestreamed at 12:00pm. Digital Democracy from Below is free and open to the public. This event builds upon the lab's October 2024 convening, “Reimagining AI for Environmental Justice and Creativity”Speaker details coming soon!*A limited number of lunches will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 11:45 AM for in-person participants. Parking is not available at Bond House. If you plan to drive, there is paid parking within walking distance at the Oakhurst Inn and Central Grounds Garage. For additional handicap accessible parking spots, consult the UVA accessibility map.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/digital-democracy-from-below/100001977742489024
- **Event Categories**: virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Charlottesville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bond House
- **lat**: 38.0295829
- **long**: -78.50449069999999
- **full address**: Bond House, 600 Brandon Avenue, Charlottesville, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Digital Democracy from Below being held?
  - **A:** Digital Democracy from Below takes place on Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Bond House, 600 Brandon Avenue, Charlottesville, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Digital Democracy from Below?
  - **A:** Digital Democracy from Below is organized by UVA's Digital Technology for Democracy (DTD) Lab.

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