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SUMMARY:Foundations for the Digital Commons: Aligning Technology\, Law\, and Innovation for the Common Good
DESCRIPTION:Presented by RadicalxChange\, Bernstein Shur\, and Northeastern University’s Roux Institute \nThis two-day event unites leaders\, builders\, lawyers\, and technologists to advance the future of tech\, policy and digital infrastructure to benefit the common good. Together\, we’ll tackle emerging challenges and bold opportunities in collective data governance\, digital deliberation\, democratic innovation\, and the rapidly evolving landscape of AI\, antitrust\, and intellectual property. \nHosted by the Roux Institute in partnership with RadicalxChange\, and Bernstein Shur\, the event will feature: \n\nFast-paced lightning talks\, breakout sessions\, and collaborative deliberations\nWorkshops to align on legal frameworks and policy solutions\nA civic tech hackathon focused on digital deliberation tools and interoperability\nCurated networking mixers and engaging programming—all set in beautiful Portland\, Maine\n\nFeatured Workshops: \n\nInformation Innovations; Public <> Legislators\nCitizens’ Assemblies 101: Designing Democratic Infrastructure for the AI Age\nDigital Deliberation at Scale: Demonstrations\nData Intermediaries for the Public Good: Protecting Privacy\, Empowering Publishers\nCooperatives in the Data Economy: Decentralizing Data\, Democratizing Value\nAccelerating Digital Civic Infrastructure in US\n\nSpeakers include: \n\nJeb Bell\, Project Liberty Institute\nLiz Barry\, Metagov\nBeth Noveck\, The Burnes Center for Social Change\nElicia Wilson\, Gitlab Foundation\nNathan Sanders\, Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society\nJake Hirsch-Allen\, The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University\nStuart Lynn\, CrownShy\nLacey Strahm\, OpenMined\nCourtney Radsch\, Open Markets Institute\nJerren Chang\, Partners in Democracy\nMatt Prewitt\, RadicalxChange\nDave Lesher\, CalMatters\nBeth Goldberg\, Google Jigsaw\nChristine Kim\, Mozilla Foundation\nAxel Dauchez\, MAKE.org\n\n\nAgenda\nThursday\, October 30 – Framing & Foundations\n8:30–9:00am | Check-in & Coffee \n9:00–9:15am | Welcome from Roux Institute\, Bernstein Shur\, & RadicalxChange  \n9:15-10:15am | Information Innovations: Public <> Legislators \nFor democracy to thrive\, citizens must know what government is doing — and government must know what citizens want. CalMatters shines light on legislative actions for the public\, while Crown Shy channels public consensus back to policymakers. Grounded in expertise from congressional tech modernization efforts\, this panel explores how completing both sides of the circuit builds trust and accountability.  \nPanelists: Stuart Lynn (Crownshy); Dave Lesher (CalMatters) ; Lorelei Kelly (Public Good Group) \nIntro/Moderator: Matt Victor (Bernstein Shur) \n10:15- 10:20am | Break \n10:20-11:20am | Citizens’ Assemblies 101: Designing Democratic Infrastructure for the AI Age \nAs emerging technologies reshape the economy and society\, the question of “who decides” becomes more urgent. Citizens’ assemblies offer a proven model for engaging everyday people in complex public decisions\, from climate policy to AI governance. Learn how and why citizens’ assemblies work\, and to collaboratively explore how one might be used to address workforce development in the digital age. \nPanelists: Zabrae Valentine (Public Good Group); Jennifer Chace (USM); Elicia Wilson (Gitlab Foundation); \nIntro/Moderator: Jake Hirsch-Allen (the Dais); \n11:20 – 11:30am | Break \n11:30am- 12:30pm | Scaling Deliberation to Millions; Demo & Discussion \nDigital tools are reshaping how citizens deliberate and how policymakers listen. Google Jigsaw brings insights from its work on online discourse and safeguarding democratic debate\, while MAKE.org shares its experience engaging millions of Europeans in structured\, large-scale participation. This panel explores what it takes to scale deliberation responsibly\, and how different contexts are turning digital debate into actionable guidance for governments. \nPresenters: Axel Dauchez (MAKE);  Beth Goldberg (Jigsaw) \nIntro/Moderator: Liz Barry (Metagov) \n12:30 – 1:15pm | Lunch \n1:15- 2:10pm | Data Intermediaries for the Public Good: Protecting Privacy\, Empowering Publishers \nAI has upended the relationship between publishers and platforms\, raising questions of control\, attribution\, and fair compensation. This panel will explore how trusted data intermediaries—supported by privacy-enhancing technologies—can give publishers tools to manage their content\, safeguard privacy\, and negotiate collectively with AI developers. By shifting from extractive to collaborative models\, TDIs offer a path toward a more sustainable and equitable digital information economy. \nPanelists: Courtney Radsch (Open Markets Institute)\, Lacey Strahm (OpenMined); Matt Prewitt (RadicalxChange) \nModerator: Nathan Sanders (Berkman Klein) \n2:10- 2:20pm | Break \n2:20- 3:20pm | Cooperatives in the Data Economy: Decentralizing Data\, Democratizing Value \nAs data becomes one of the world’s most valuable resources\, cooperatives offer a promising model for shared ownership and governance. Their decentralized\, community-based structure makes them uniquely suited to steward data responsibly and to ensure that digital identity\, personal information\, and AI-era value creation benefit the many\, not the few. Join us to explore the legal\, technical\, and organizational innovations that position cooperatives as essential infrastructure for the digital age. \nPanelists: Jeb Bell (Project Liberty); Elettra Bietti (Northeastern Law); Christine Kim (Mozilla Foundation) \nModerator: Theo Skeadas (All Tech is Human) \n3:20- 3:30pm | Break \n3:30-4:00pm | Keynote: Accelerating Digital Civic Infrastructure in US  \nBeth Noveck (The Burnes Center for Social Change\, Northeastern University) \n4:00- 5:00pm | Break & Walk \n5:00-7:00pm | Evening Reception (Hosted at The Center for Law + Innovation at Maine Law) \n  \nFriday\, October 31 – Innovation Sprint\nHow might we design digital tools\, platforms\, or governance models that responsibly leverage Maine’s data and resources—including housing\, workforce development\, and energy infrastructure — into a shared public commons\, while keeping in mind issues of digital equity and privacy\, so that Maine not only addresses its local challenges but also becomes a model for scalable\, equitable solutions that other states and countries can adopt? \n8:30-9:00am | Breakfast & Networking \n9:00-10:30am | Inspiration & Problem Framing  \n10:30 – 10:45am | Team Formation & Planning \n10:45 – 11:45am | Research & Discovery Sprint \n11:45 – 12:15pm | Working Lunch \n12:15-1:15pm | Pitches & Group Feedback \n1:15- 1:30pm | Closing Circle \n  \nTravel & Accommodations\nHotels\nWe’ve secured discounted rates at the following hotels within walking distance to the venue: \n\nAC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront\nResidence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront\n\nFlying into Portland \n\nThe nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (PWM)\, located just 15 minutes from downtown.\nFrom the airport\, you can take a bus\, taxi\, or use Uber/Lyft to get to the Roux Institute.\n\nFlying into Boston \n\nConcord Coach Lines offers direct bus service from Logan Airport to downtown Portland.\nBuses run multiple times daily\, with pickup right at each terminal.\nThe trip takes about 2 hours and drops you off at Thompson’s Point in Portland.\nFrom there\, it’s a 10–15 minute ride to the Roux Institute by taxi\, Uber/Lyft\, or local bus.\n\n  \nAlternatively\, you can rent a car and drive (approx. 2 hours north via I‑95). \nIf you’re flying into Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)\, you have a few easy options to get to Portland: \nTip: Book Concord Coach in advance at concordcoachlines.com for best availability.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/foundations-for-the-digital-commons/
LOCATION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Escape Room: Career Edition
DESCRIPTION:You’ve just applied for your dream job—and made it to the final round. But there’s a twist… \nBefore making their final decision\, the employer wants to see how you perform under pressure\, as a team. Do you have the soft skills today’s workplaces demand? Your mission: Tackle a series of career-themed challenges that mirror real-world situations—from job interviews to workplace problem-solving. You’ll need to collaborate\, think critically\, adapt quickly\, and prioritize as a team. Can your group escape unemployment and land the offer before time runs out? \nEvent Details: \nStudents will work in teams of 3-4 to complete a series of career-related tasks and puzzles in under 60 minutes. Sign up with your friends as a team or individually to be matched with a team. \nWe’ll hold two competition sessions with three teams competing during each session: \nMorning Session – 11:00am to 12:30pm \nAfternoon Session – 1:30pm to 3:00pm \n***** \nTeam Registration: Complete the team registration form to sign up as a team. Individual participants should use the individual registration form. \nLimited Space: Only 6 teams total can participate (3 teams per session)\, so space is limited. \nSession Selection: When registering\, teams must indicate their availability for the morning session (11:00am-12:30pm)\, afternoon session (1:30pm-3:00pm)\, or both. Teams that select both sessions will be assigned to either morning or afternoon based on availability. Selecting both sessions may increase your chances of being accepted\, as we need to distribute teams evenly across both time slots. \nAttendance Requirement: All team members must be present for the entire 90-minute session. Late arrivals and early departures are not permitted. \nDeadline: The last day to sign up is October 23rd\, space is limited so apply soon!
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/escape-room-career-edition/
LOCATION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
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