📊 I’m conducting a very simple market research survey for the next @fediforum.org on growing the open social web. It would be great if folks could forward this questionnaire link to anyone (16+) who doesn't already work on or research social networks or open social: form.typeform.com/to/ntzoOyqB

On March 2, we are going to try something different. Something in addition to the regular twice/year FediForum un-conference (so don't worry). We will run an un-**workshop**, on a topic that many in the community have told us is very pressing for them: How do we grow the Open Social Web? 1/4

I'm co-chairing the Society for Social Studies of Science @4sweb.bsky.social Conference in Toronto, Oct 2026. #STS #scipol #innovation Theme: "TechnoPower • Technoscientific Futures". Open panel submissions portal is open! ls! Deadline: 2nd February 2026 www.4sonline.org/about_the_co...

Anyone interested in platform & AI governance check out the third annual PlatGov conference Mon/Tue - all online, free & truly global 🌍🌎🌏⌨️💽🤓 Here’s the program: platgov.net/assets/site/...

“[open social] must be funded like infrastructure, not consumer apps. In fact, given the scale of hybrid threats, it should be funded from defense budgets, not innovation leftovers. The strategic layer of democracy is the information layer. And right now, it is outsourced.” @seabass.bsky.social

Interested in platform governance, a defining issue of our time? Dec 1-2, PlatGovNet is hosting its 2025 online conference. 60+ presentations, conversations with civil society, Reddit, Bluesky. It is free to attend. Program platgov.net/assets/site/... Registration ucph-ku.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

For the #EUsummit25 these are our 4 demand of the alliance ‘ Open Networks and Democratic Public Spheres!’ Our alliance of 25 digital organisations wants to expand the concepts for #digital #sovereignty on the occasion of the 🇪🇺 summit today in #Berlin. more Infos: www.offene-netzwerke.eu

What would a 100% Canadian social media platform look like? The team at @gandersocial.bsky.social is about to find out. By giving Canadians control over their data, their feeds, and more, they’re hoping to offer a viable alternative for American social media.

Excellent call by @offene_netzwerke for better public funding for the #fediverse: 1. #fediversefund for user-centred development, €30 million annually 2. Anchoring the +1 principle in the work of the governments & public institutions 3. Recognition of non-profit status in the field of […]

“Given the severity of the threats social media companies pose to democracy and fundamental rights, policy responses cannot merely tinker around the edges,” writes Christine Galvagna. The EU must act now—fund decentralized, public service social media to protect democracy and digital rights.