Waag FutureLab
community centerA public research and design lab focused on the social and cultural impacts of technology, where designers, artists and scientists collaborate on projects such as citizen sensing, public technology and social innovation. The space hosts research, events and exhibitions aimed at developing open, fair and inclusive technological alternatives.
Upcoming Events (4)
The State of the Internet 2026 with Fieke Jansen
A tech-focused lecture at Waag FutureLab in Amsterdam exploring the state of the internet in 2026, presented by researcher Fieke Jansen.
Fabricademy show
Join the tenth edition of the Fabricademy graduation show at Waag FutureLab in Amsterdam. Explore student projects at the crossroads of textiles, wearables and digital fabrication, showcasing innovative design and hands-on fabrication. A public tech-arts exhibition that blends craft and computation in a immersive setting.
The traces of the Nieuwmarkt
The traces of the Nieuwmarkt at Waag FutureLab invites a thoughtful lecture tracing the district’s history through memory, urban change and architectural detail.
PublicSpaces conference 2026
At Waag FutureLab in Amsterdam, the sixth PublicSpaces conference probes how digital public spaces can be shaped by democratic values to strengthen healthy, participatory societies through talks, panels, and hands-on discussions.