Events

Events at the Hertie School Centre for Digital Governance

The Centre regularly hosts events on digital governance, digital government and related issues. These are addressed in public colloquia, workshops, and conferences.

Public event

A Series of Unfortunate Hacks: The Human Impacts of Cyberattacks and Global Policy Responses

Tuesday, 06.05.2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (CEST)

Join us and our distinguished speaker Pavlina Pavlova (New America, United Nations) for an online discussion examining the growing threat of cyberattacks. 

Online event

Public event

GovTech & digital public infrastructure: Charting collaborative frontiers for global digital cooperation

Wednesday, 30.04.2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (CEST)

This panel in collaboration with Wikimedia, the Centre’s Student Advisory Board and the Hertie Network on Digitalisation explores how governments, international cooperation, GovTech companies, civil society, the larger technical community, and academia can jointly build and govern foundational digital systems in ways that are inclusive, interoperable, and rights-based. 

On-site event

Public event

EU to go: Power, Musk and Freedom of Expression - Who protects Europe's digital discourse?

Thursday, 24.04.2025 | 8:30 am - 9:00 am (CEST)

Before the working day begins, there will once again be a short input on a current EU topic. Start the day with us, fresh croissants and coffee. On-site only, seats are limited.

On-site event

Research event

Collaborative AI in the Workplace: Enhancing Organisational Performance

Wednesday, 09.04.2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (CEST)

A presentation by Prof. Aleksandra Przegalińska (Kozminski University). This event is part of the Digital Governance Research Colloquium hosted by the Centre for Digital Governance.

Online event

Research event

The Political Data Work and the Co-Production of Data-Driven Systems

Wednesday, 26.03.2025 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (CET)

A presentation by Dr Chuncheng Liu (Microsoft Research New England). This event is part of the Digital Governance Research Colloquium hosted by the Centre for Digital Governance.

Online event

Public event

ZuKo-THINKTANK Spezial nach der Bundestagswahl

Tuesday, 25.03.2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (CET)

Nach der Wahl ist vor den großen Reformen? Aufgaben für einen zukunftsfähigen Staat

On-site event

Research event

Errare humanum est. Learning from the Mistakes in Platform and AI Governance to Develop Better Governance Regimes for Frontier Technologies

Wednesday, 19.03.2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (CET)

A presentation by Prof. Matthias Kettemann (Universität Innsbruck). This event is part of the Digital Governance Research Colloquium hosted by the Centre for Digital Governance.

Online event

Public event

Up to the Challenge? How States Can Counter Disinformation

Wednesday, 12.03.2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (CET)

What does it take to build institutions that effectively counter disinformation without compromising democratic values? Join us for a panel discussion organised by the Hertie School Centre for Digital Governance in cooperation with the Bertelsmann Stiftung. 

Online event

Research event

Rethinking the “Citizen” in Digital Citizenship

Wednesday, 12.03.2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (CET)

A presentation by Prof. Gillian Bolsover and Dr. Jamie Ranger (Hasso Plattner Institute). This event is a part of the Digital Governance Research Colloquium hosted by the Centre for Digital Governance. 

On-site event

Public event

Global Perspectives on Digital Technologies & Disinformation in 2024 Elections

Tuesday, 04.03.2025 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (CET)

Join us for a moderated panel discussion on the role of digital technologies and disinformation in global elections in 2024. Our guests include Oliver Marsh (AlgorithmWatch) and Pamposh Raina (Misinformation Combat Alliance).

Online event

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Digital Governance in Practice: Fireside Chat with Felix Kartte

Thursday, 27.02.2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (CET)

Join us and our distinguished speaker Felix Kartte (Stiftung Mercator GmbH) for a fireside chat on practical approaches to addressing disinformation. The event will be moderated by Prof. Daniela Stockmann (Centre for Digital Governance). 

On-site event

Research event

The Political Influence of Social Media: The Case of Facebook

Wednesday, 12.02.2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (CET)

A presentation by Prof. Kevin Arceneaux (SciencesPo). This event is part of the Digital Governance Research Colloquium hosted by the Centre for Digital Governance.

Online event