Public Participation Trends 2026

January 22, 2026
4:00 pm CET // 10:00 am ET
January 22, 2026
Go Vocal | Public Participation Trends 2026

Speakers

Wietse Van Ransbeeck
Wietse Van Ransbeeck
CEO & Co-Founder
Aline Muylaert
Aline Muylaert
Co-Founder & Head of Government Success
Beth Simone Noveck
Beth Simone Noveck
Go Vocal Board Chair

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.

In this webinar, we explored 6 major trends shaping public participation, and what they mean for your work in 2026.

At the end of the session, you have a clearer understanding of these shifts and the impact on your staffing, strategy, and technology choices in the year ahead.

Meet the panel

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.

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