Your mission is to build trust, foster inclusion, and make better decisions with your community. But the environment in which you need to achieve these goals is shifting.
To help you navigate the year ahead, we analyzed the work of 600+ local governments. To see what they are experiencing, what is changing in their daily reality, and how they are adapting.
We’ll explore 6 major trends shaping public participation, and what they mean for your work in 2026.
You’ll hear insights from the architects of the Go Vocal platform, alongside one of the world’s leading voices on digital democracy.
🗓️ January 22
🕓 4:00 pm CET // 10:00 am ET
You will walk away with a clearer understanding of these shifts and the impact on your staffing, strategy, and technology choices in the year ahead.
Beth Simone Noveck (Go Vocal Board Chair)
Drawing on her experience as the first US Deputy CTO in the Obama White House, Beth brings a world-class perspective on public innovation and building modern digital infrastructure.
Wietse Van Ransbeeck (CEO & Co-Founder)
Wietse will share the macro-trends we’re seeing based on our work with 600+ governments and the global community of engagement practitioners and innovators.
Aline Muylaert (Head of Government Success & Co-Founder)
Anchoring the discussion in the realities of public administration, Aline will break down what these shifts mean for daily operations—and how to respond.
