Embracing the Future of Civic Engagement: Reflections from ConsulCon 2025
Imagine a world where technology and democracy blend seamlessly to create vibrant, inclusive societies. This topic was at the centre of ConsulCon 2025 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, where Participation Factory joined forces with civic tech innovators from around the globe. As we reflect on this incredible event, we’re excited to share the insights, […]
Happy 6th Birthday, Participation Factory!
Can you believe it’s been six years since we first set out on this journey? What started as two people working out of a storage space has grown into a thriving social enterprise with a passionate team of eight—and we’re still growing! Our mission remains the same: to integrate participation and data-driven approaches into governance […]
Revolutionizing Democracy: Insights from the Political Tech Summit
As a proud partner of the Political Tech Summit, Participation Factory was thrilled to contribute to this groundbreaking event held in Berlin on January 25, 2025. The summit brought together a diverse range of experts and innovators from across the political spectrum, providing a unique platform to explore the intersection of technology and politics. This […]
Architectural and Urban Walks: Step by Step towards a Better City through Participation
Architectural and urban walks have recently become a very popular tool for public participation in urban planning. This format offers a unique perspective on the city and the opportunity to actively participate in the public space debate on the ground. These walks often act as a platform for the exchange of views between citizens, experts […]
Looking Ahead: Participation Highlights of 2024 and the Road to 2025
As 2024 comes to a close, we at Participation Factory reflect on a remarkable year of growth, innovation, and impact. From advancing renewable energy initiatives to fostering civic engagement, this year has underscored the importance of participation in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future. In numbers, 2024 has been incredibly productive. We delivered 34 […]
Exclusive Tease: A Sneak Peek into Oleg Polovynko’s Interview for our Civic Tech Market Report 2025
As we prepare for September 3 for the official launch of our new publication Civic Tech Market Report 2025, we’re excited to share an exclusive sneak peek of one of its in-depth interviews. In this interview, Oleg Polovynko, key figure behind Kyiv Digital, discusses the evolution of this digitization initiative. From its origins in smart […]
Mr C. is back in action: we collected suggestions for the future development of the village of Poříčany
The third weekend in June was dedicated to the celebration of the 140th anniversary of the Poříčany Fire Brigade. The programme included competitions, concerts, and even a first aid course. But not only that. We brought our participation container to the village, where we collected suggestions for the area’s future development. A total of 70 […]
Creating the conditions for cooperation between the municipality and local stakeholders through a series of participatory workshops
Before the beginning of the summer, we designed and implemented a participatory process focused on local stakeholders in the town of Lysá nad Labem, Czech Republic. This process was initiated by representatives of the town with the aim to inform key local stakeholders about the town’s future development plans and to gather inputs and feedback […]
First Facilitation Bootcamp in Prague! How did the training on facilitation go and what did the participants learn during the full-day intensive programme?
Chairs and projector are set up, flipcharts are placed in the space along with plenty of markers and post-its. There are name badges on the table in the registration area. A few minutes before half past eight the first participants arrive. Slowly but surely the room begins to fill as registered participants begin to take […]
The old wood processing plant comes to life. Local people visited the site and discussed its use
On Saturday 8 June, more than forty people visited the former wood processing plant called Dřevona in the small town of Poříčany, Czech Republic. They took the unique opportunity to visit this abandoned production site, which has been waiting for its next use since the mid-1990s. The representatives of the municipality want to revitalize the […]