Democratic Digital Commons Prague

Big Brother Awards 

The Democratic Digital Commons (DDC) assembly in Prague marked the first assembly in the DDC series, a transnational civic assembly process bringing together people from across Europe to collectively reflect imagine more democratic digital futures, where the assemblies generate collective ideas, proposals, and calls to action that feed into a broader campaign and coalition for democratic AI across Europe. The first assembly created a space where citizens, experts, activists, and practitioners could collectively reflect on the role of artificial intelligence, digital systems, and privacy in contemporary societies. 

Where?

The event took place at BikeJesus in Prague, a popular cultural space serving as an informal setting that encouraged open dialogue and interaction. The venue became a hub for deliberation, artistic expression, and public engagement, bridging technical discussions with broader societal questions on AI and digital rights.

When?

The assembly was held on April 14th, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and continuing into the evening with a transition from deliberative sessions to a public cultural event.

Who?

Recruited through public & open calls on IuRe & European Alternatives’ sites and a marketing campaign, participants included a broad mix of individuals: students, IT specialists, digital activists, educators, policymakers, and members of the public, spanning different age groups and backgrounds. People at risk of digital exclusion joined alongside experts, creating a balanced exchange between technical knowledge and lived experience. Facilitators guided the discussions, while note-takers ensured that insights were documented and will be shared digitally ahead of the next online assembly. Consortium members were also present and, in the following days, convened for an in-person project meeting to align on methodology, manifesto development, and work package updates.

What?

The Prague assembly formed part of the “learning phase” of the DDC process. It focused on gathering experiences, identifying challenges, and surfacing key tensions related to AI and digital privacy. These insights will serve as the foundation for future assemblies, where ideas will be further developed into proposals and recommendations.The participants of the assembly, and anyone interested in being part of the future of the project, are encouraged to join the project Discord server, which will be used to bridge the assemblies together, provide participants with the outcomes of past assemblies, and be a space of community building.

AGENDA – Prague Assembly
Monday, 14th April – BikeJesus Club, Prague

Deliberative Assembly (18:00 – 20:00)

18h Opening address & introductions of the project

18h15 Break out discussions:

• Breakout Group I – AI in every day life (
• Breakout Group II – Children’s Digital Safety vs. Digital Freedom.
• Breakout Group III – Digital Privacy.

19h45 Closing plenary

Public Event (from 20:00) – Big Brother Awards Ceremony

• Opening with moderators and jury members
• Video presentation for international audience
• Announcement of awards with commentary
• Artistic performances by Vladimír Turner
• People’s Choice Award voting

Informal discussions and networking