Guillaume Saunier is a professional focusing on the intersection of tech and politics. He is dedicated to helping organizations worldwide make pro-social technological choices. As the Partnerships and Fundraising lead at Octree, he spearheads civic-tech projects like Voca.city, creating sustainable, collective alternatives. Previously Guillaume worked at International Organizations where he was involved with fundraising and donor relations. With a Master's in International Business from the University of Edinburgh, and Bachelor in Politics from the University of London Guillaume focuses on harnessing tech for political and social impact.

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Technopolitics: Public Digital Infrastructure for Democracy with Decidim

This session will explore the history of digital resistance through open-source tools, examine different open government approaches with Decidim. We will delve into real-world use cases from Spain, the USA, and Brazil. We will look how local governments have accelerated democratic engagement through open public digital infrastructure. Finally, we will reflect on how we can contribute to building this infrastructure and shaping the future of digital democracy at our level.

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