Digital public infrastructures, digital commons and fundamental rights for a democratic society
An event open to any individual, organisations or institution interested in learning about ground-breaking experiences regarding democratic digitalisation, with the spotlight on people’ digital sovereignty. We will talk about digital rights and their violations, and how to apply changes and solutions to avoid them. We will exchange experiences on civil policies and actions. We will generate recommandations for the national and international public authorities and for the civil society.
Tuesday 28th October 2025 9:15h to 21:00h - Barcelona
Languages: Catalan, Spanish and English simultaneously
>> Programe
/ MORNING - 9:15 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. /
Doors open at 9:00 A.M.
DEMOCRATIC DIGITALISATION AND DIGITAL RIGHTS: WHAT’S AT STAKE AND STATE OF THE ART IN THE EU
DIGITAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND DIGITAL COMMONS (1) – CONCRETE PROGRESS AND SPACES FOR CITIZEN ACTION
OUR RIGHT TO INTERNET ACCESS: CLOUDFLARE vs LA LIGA OF TEBAS
THE (DIS)INFORMATION INDUSTRY: CASE STUDIES AND CONCRETE SOLUTIONS
Breaking news by EL MUNDO TODAY (1)
Audiovisual format
FOR LUNCH [14:00H A 15:00H]:
PODCAST AND EMPANADILLAS
In-person format
/ AFTERNOON - 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. /
Breaking news by EL MUNDO TODAY (2)
Audiovisual format
FINALIST PROJECTS OF OUR CALL 4D DIGITAL RIGHTS BY DESIGN, AND AWARDS
DIGITAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND DIGITAL COMMONS (2) – CHALLENGES AND SPACES FOR CITIZEN ACTION
THE FIGHT AHEAD
Against Enshittification: Regaining Control of Technology. Lecture by Cory Doctorow.
THE (INTERNET) SHUTDOWN GAME
Bar by Birra 08
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FORM TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE IF YOU DO NOT WANT A TRAINING CERTIFICATE
/FORM TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE IF YOU WANT TO OBTAIN A TRAINING CERTIFICATE (only until the 21st of October)
APPROVED BY THE UB AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS 8 HOURS OF TRAINING
REGISTRATION
At least 80% of the activities must be attended in person. An attendance form will be completed with the forename, surnames, ID card number, e-mail and signature whenever you enter and leave.
Incorporation is automated for XTEC and UB faculty members. The certificates have the same effects for faculty members as the activities included in the Permanent training programme of the Department of Education. They can be used as accreditation to take part in the different competitions or calls of the Generalitat de Catalunya Department of Education, under the terms indicated in each call. All remaining persons will receive the certificate by e-mail and can present it as they see fit.
# ABOUT US
This conference is organized by:
ACCENT OBERT
Accent Obert (formerly Fundació .cat until June 2025) is a private non-profit foundation whose mission is to defend our way of being in the digital world. It promotes an open and diverse internet where the Catalan-speaking community has its own voice, supporting initiatives that connect language, technology and society. Our areas of action include: the management of community infrastructure —such as the .cat domain—, the defence of the digital rights of the Catalan-speaking community, the promotion of digital talent in Catalan, and the development of tools that enable full digital life in Catalan.
XNET, Institute for Democratic Digitalisation
Xnet is a network of specialists and activists that proposes advanced solutions in different fields related to democratic digitalisation, digital rights, and updating democracy to the 21st century, such as privacy, the use of data, AI and net neutrality; freedom of expression and information vs fake news, propaganda and disinformation; the defence of whistleblowers, leaks and anti-corruption; technopolitics and advocacy, updating democracy with the political R&D method, transparency and participation; free culture.
__Credits
Content Direction and Coordination: Simona Levi | Executive Direction: Gerard Vélez, Griselda Casadellà | Accent Obert Team: Genís Roca, Roger Serra, Gerard Vélez, Griselda Casadellà, Ariadna Custodio, Pau Martín, Pep Masoliver, Beatriz Guzmán, Nacho Amadoz, Laura Rodríguez, Roman Roset, Meritxell Alavedra, Maite Bassa | Xnet Team: Simona Levi, Sergio Salgado, Irene Ball, Xavi Farrés, Isaac Monclús, Begonya Companyon, Maadix | COAC Team: Helena Garcia, Pilar Guitart, Pau Porras | Graphic design: Saüc Estudi | Web: DCODE | Simultaneous translation: Omnios | Special thanks: Albert Cañigueral
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