Dates and Times (Online):
- 25 March, Wednesday, 10:00–12:00 – Czechia
- 25 March, Wednesday, 14:00–16:00 – France
- 26 March, Friday, 10:00–12:00 – Netherlands
- 27 March, Friday, 10:00–12:00 – Hungary
About TWIN4DEM
TWIN4DEM is an EU-funded research initiative that develops digital twin and computational approaches to analyse risks of democratic erosion in Europe. The project combines social science, data science, and participatory methods to support evidence-based policymaking and democratic resilience.
Following the first round of focus groups, the project has further developed its theoretical and computational models. This new round aims to validate and refine these tools through direct interaction with stakeholders.
Who Can Participate?
We are looking for a diverse group of participants, including:
– Policymakers (local, national, and EU-level decision-makers)
– Civil society representatives (NGOs, advocacy groups, democracy watchdogs)
– Researchers and academics (social scientists, political analysts, data scientists, legal experts)
– Media professionals (journalists, fact-checkers, public communicators)
– IT and digital innovation specialists, including experts interested in digital twins
– Citizens and activists with an interest in democratic governance and digital policy
Focus Group Objectives
This round of focus groups will focus on:
- Presenting updates to the TWIN4DEM theoretical model
- Demonstrating how previous focus group input was integrated
- Presenting the current state of the toy model
- Testing the model through hands-on interaction
- Collecting targeted feedback for further development
Participants’ contributions will directly support the validation, usability, and policy relevance of the digital twin.
Format & Timeline
– Location: Online
– Duration: 2 hours
– Language: English
Why Join?
- Contribute to the refinement of an innovative digital twin for democracy
- Influence the practical development of project tools
- Exchange perspectives with researchers, policymakers, and practitioners
- Support evidence-based democratic governance
How to Apply?
Interested participants can express their interest by filling out a short online form. Selected participants will be contacted via email.
Feel free to share this invitation with colleagues, peers, or other contacts whom you believe would bring valuable perspectives to the discussion. We welcome wider participation from individuals whose work or interests align with the themes of democratic resilience and digital governance.
For more information, visit Home – twin4dem.eu or contact us at info@twin4dem.eu & proskurina@democracy-international.org