DemoWave 2026 – The Youth (Un)Conference

On 8 June 2026, young democracy advocates, civil society representatives, policymakers and practitioners from around the world will gather in Brussels for DemoWave 2026 – The Youth (Un)Conference.

Organised by the Youth Democracy Cohort and led by the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), the event aims to create an interactive space for discussing the future of democracy, youth participation and civic engagement in an increasingly digital world.

DemoWave brings together young leaders, activists, researchers and organisations working to strengthen democratic participation and civic space. The programme will focus on innovative approaches to youth engagement, digital democracy, civic technology and political participation, encouraging dialogue between generations and across sectors.

The event is organised within the broader framework of the Youth Democracy Cohort, a global platform bringing together hundreds of organisations committed to advancing youth participation in democratic processes worldwide. The initiative is supported by several international programmes, including WYDE Civic Engagement, WYDE Freedoms and Digitalise Youth.

As a member of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), ALDA will take part in the event and contribute to ongoing discussions on democratic participation, civic engagement and the role of young people in shaping democratic societies.

👉 More information here.

📍 Brussels, Belgium
📅 8 June 2026