DEMOCRACY R&D
DEMO.RESET
9TH ANNUAL MEETING - SUMMIT 2027
DELIBERATION FOR DEMOCRATIC FUTURES
Three Events.
Six Days.
One Shared Experience.
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For the first time in the Global South
From June 2 through 8, 2027, we will be driven by a single goal:
Connect and act together to deliberate and design our democratic futures.
submit a workshop proposal JUMP INDEMOCRACY IS CHANGING.
SO ARE THE WAYS WE REINVENT IT.
In 2027, Bogotá and Brasília will host the global deliberative democracy community, working to rethink democratic practice and to create the conditions for democratic innovation to endure.
After eight editions in Europe and North America, the Democracy R&D Conference comes to Latin America for the first time.
Our goal is to recognize and amplify the Global South's contributions to democratic innovation, and to connect them with experiences from other regions of the world.
Three events.
One shared journey.
Join one, two, or all three with a single registration.
Explore the requirements and submission guidelines for each event.
Bogotá, Colombia | June 2 - 3, 2027
DEMOCRACY R&D
9TH ANNUAL MEETING
A space to deepen our understanding of the development of mini-publics and of how sortition and deliberation work together, through new case studies, techniques, mechanisms, and methods for implementation and institutionalization.
Bogotá, Colombia | June 4 - 5, 2027
DEMO.RESET
SUMMIT 2027
A gathering to explore how to sustain democracy through collective capacities, especially where democracy is under pressure and changes in forms of participation and innovation.
Brasília, Brasil | Junio 7 - 8, 2027
DEMOCRACY R&D
POST CONFERENCE DELIBERA
The Brasília Dialogue on the Political Value of Deliberation is a high-level dialogue among experts, political leaders, institutions, civil society, and grassroots movements. Its aim is to connect deliberative practice with the exercise of democracy in its broadest sense.
IT'S A SPACE TO RECONNECT
WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
Meet collaborators from around the world, share real-world experiences, and turn shared learning into collective action.
You belong here.
A space to share and connect.
We will share knowledge, explore practical solutions, and build partnerships to sustain and strengthen democracy around the world.
Whether you're part of the Democracy R&D and Demo.Reset networks or joining this community for the first time, this week brings together the voices that are building deliberative futures:
Practitioners, facilitators, and process designers
Share tools, methodologies, and lessons to strengthen deliberative processes and take new ones home.
Public servants, governments, and institutions
Exchange experiences and explore ways to bring citizen participation into public decisions.
Civil society organizations, collectives, and community leaders
Connect experiences from their territories and build networks for participation and collective action.
Philanthropies, foundations, and international cooperation
Learn about the initiatives and challenges of the democratic innovation ecosystem, to build partnerships and strengthen its sustainability.
Academics, researchers, and think tanks
Link research with practice on the ground to rethink deliberative democracy and test ideas through real-world practice.
BRING YOUR EXPERIENCE
We're not looking for perfect success stories. We want real experiences and emerging knowledge, including work that's unfinished and would benefit from collective reflection.
A practice or process you have tested
We will share knowledge, explore practical solutions, and build partnerships to sustain and strengthen democracy around the world.
A method or tool you have developed
Something others could adapt, experiment with or build on.
An experience that generated unexpected lessons
Something that did not go exactly as planned, but revealed something important about democratic practice.
A challenge you are currently trying to solve
A question or problem where bringing different perspectives into the room could help you move forward.
An experiment still in progress
An idea, approach or initiative that is unfinished and would benefit from reflection and exchange.
Research or evidence that challenges existing assumptions
Findings, observations or perspectives that invite us to rethink how we understand democratic innovation.
We particularly welcome proposals developed collaboratively by two or more organizations, bringing together different perspectives, experiences, and approaches to deliberative democracy.
I HAVE AN IDEAHOW CONTRIBUTIONS
WILL BE SELECTED
Each conference's program and methodology committee will review proposals through a collaborative curatorial process. We will consider the quality of each proposal and how it contributes to the overall program of the Democracy R&D 9Th Annual Meeting or the Demo.Reset Summit 2027.
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Practical and methodological value
The relevance of the approaches, tools, and experiences shared.
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Potential for collective learning
Opportunities to exchange knowledge, reflect critically, and generate new insights.
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Thematic
relevance
The contribution to advancing deliberative democracy and exploring democratic futures.
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Diversity of contexts and perspectives
Representation across regions, institutional settings, and lived experiences.
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Inter-organizational collaboration
Co-developed proposal by two or more organizations, fostering dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration before and during the conference.
One fee.
Many connections.
LAUNCH PRICE!
UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026
All-access pass
- Access to all three events in Bogotá and Brasília.*
- Conference materials and networking spaces.
- Real-time english-spanish interpretation.
- Travel and accommodation are covered by each participant.**
*Places for the Post Conference | Brasília (June 7–8) are limited.
**If you need financial assistance, you can apply by registering on the form.
Financial support
If you're submitting a workshop or session and face financial or travel barriers, you can apply for full or partial support with:
• Registration fee
• Flights: home to Bogotá, Bogotá to Brasília, and Brasília to home
• Accommodation in Bogotá (June 2–5) or Brasília (June 7–8)
How to request it:
In the proposal form, tell us which costs you need covered and add a short statement on why you want to attend and why your session matters. There are no fixed tiers; we allocate resources based on actual needs.
Support is limited and not guaranteed. If you can attend without it, please don't apply, so it reaches those who need it most. Visa fees are not covered, but we provide invitation letters.
accessibility needs
The main language is English, with live English–Spanish interpretation in plenary sessions. Workshops may run in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
We're working to make venues accessible for people with reduced mobility. Tell us about any accessibility needs in your application.
FAQs.
Do I need to attend every session, or can I choose?
You can choose the sessions and activities that attend match your interests and availability. Your registration covers one, two, or all three events in Bogotá and Brasília*, subject to venue capacity.
Attendance is open to all registered participants. Presenting a workshop, working session, or other contribution is subject to each event's eligibility criteria and selection process.
We encourage you to join the full week to connect with the wider international community and take part in cross-regional exchange.
*Places for the Brasília Post-conference are limited.
Who can attend?
The events bring together practitioners, researchers, civil society organizations, public institutions, democratic innovators, and others working to strengthen democracy and citizen participation around the world.
Some activities, such as workshops submitted through the Democracy R&D call for proposals, may have specific eligibility requirements. Still, the conferences are designed to foster open exchange, cross-regional learning, and collaboration across the democratic innovation ecosystem.
Registration and access are subject to capacity and to the conditions of each event.
Will travel, accommodation, and visa costs be covered?
Limited financial assistance is available, subject to funding.
Applicants may request full or partial support for the registration fee (access to all three events), flights to and between Bogotá and Brasília, and accommodation during the conference dates. Participants who do not receive financial assistance must cover their own expenses.
Visa application fees are not covered, but we will provide invitation letters on request to support visa applications.
Are scholarships or financial assistance available?
Yes. A limited number of scholarships and travel grants will be available with priority for people who face financial barriers to attending and who have submitted a workshop proposal for the Democracy R&D 9th Annual Meeting or the Demo.Reset Summit 2027 in Bogotá.
You can find out about the scope of the grants, the eligibility requirements, and the application process on this page when you register for the event. Funds are limited, and grants are subject to availability and selection criteria.
How can my organization become a partner?
Organizations can join us as Conference Partners, Program Partners, or Activation Partners, supporting the event's sustainability, program development, and outreach. To request our partnership prospectus, contact: rdxdr2027@extituto.org.
You can also contribute through the Donate button on this website. We welcome partnerships that expand Global South participation.
