Conference "Who Owns Free Knowledge? Examining Power, Platformization, and the Promise of the Commons"

Date: 10.04.2025
Conference / symposium
Format: onsite
Location: Berlin, Germany
Event Fee: Free

Organizer(s):
Weizenbaum Institute , Wikimedia Deutschland

The event will critically examine how historical legacies and current technological developments influence contemporary knowledge systems. It brings together scholars and practitioners to discuss the power structures shaping free knowledge today and to explore pathways toward more equitable and inclusive knowledge ecosystems. The conference will feature thematic sessions on key issues such as epistemic authority in digital spaces, asymmetries in knowledge production, and the challenges of platform governance. In addition to expert panels, the program includes a Bar Camp session in the afternoon, providing space for interactive discussions and new perspectives. The day will conclude with reflections on the insights gained and their implications for research, policy, and practice.

https://www.weizenbaum-institut.de/conference-who-owns-free-knowledge/

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