Digital Society School

Makers’ playground for better futures 
Ever felt that spark of creativity, that urge to build something meaningful, but didn’t know where to start? Is your organisation on the path for transformation and you seek inspiration for the next step?

<strong>On January 22 (17:00 – 20:00)</strong>, dive into our Showcase where our trainee teams from the Digital Transformation Intensive Programme will exhibit their impactful work on challenges from our partners. Experience firsthand how repeated iterations and bold experimentation shaped their innovative solutions.

Beyond the exhibition, our talk show will feature inspiring speakers who pave the road for change, embracing alternative approaches to design for transformation.
Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just beginning to explore how to meaningfully use your creative potential, join our community of resilient innovators. Connect with like-minded individuals and organisations in our Clubhouse or tune in via <strong>[our YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/live/Swkf13n32aA?feature=shared "https://www.youtube.com/live/Swkf13n32aA?feature=shared")</strong>.

So, mark your calendars and be part of this celebration of maker courage and persistence!
 

PROGRAMME

We have prepared an exciting programme for you:
17:00 – 17:30 Walk-in & welcome
<strong>17:30 – 18:30</strong> Talk Show
Our Talk Show will shed light on alternative approaches to design for transformation. Speakers announced in December
18:30 – 20:00 Networking & drinks
There will be plenty of opportunities to connect with the trainees, partners and the extended Digital Society School community, so don’t miss out!

Our Showcase is here - tap into the potential of transformation design and create transformation ripples with us!

On January 24th, come and explore the projects carried out by the trainee teams from our Digital Transformation Intensive Programme dedicated to shaping an inclusive, sustainable and diverse society. Get inspired, learn more about how Transformation Design is done and meet fellow changemakers in our Clubhouse or online via our YouTube livestream.

Our trainee projects focus on the integration of technology into society and design for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through topics such as Sustainability Monitoring, Digital Health & Well-being, and Regenerative Cities, among others. In 20 weeks, they learn to work responsibly and sustainably by using design, technology and social innovation together with one of our partners.

We have prepared an exciting programme for you:
16:00 - 17:00 Mini-keynotes:

• "Digital Activism" by Marleen Stikker, director & founder of Waag Futurelab
• "Learning Communities" by Zlatina Tsvetkova, Learning & Knowledge Manager at Commonland
• "Systemic Design" by Andrea Nesta, Experience Design Lead at Nomads

17:00 - 18:00 Clubhouse exhibition of design solutions of trainee teams
18:00 - 20:00 Networking & drinks

There will be plenty of opportunities to connect with the trainees, partners and the extended Digital Society School community, so don't miss out!

How can you help guide the planet’s well-being towards a Society 5.0?

This question is central to the Society 5.0 Festival. For two days, 31 Oct and 1 Nov, The Social Hub Amsterdam City will be the beating heart where knowledge institutions and the creative industry come together to indulge in masterclasses, workshops, performances, interactive installations and so much more guaranteed to spark your creativity.
 
More information and tickets, here: https://society5.event-hva.nl/
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Kunnen we samen een slimme, duurzame samenleving vormgeven zonder daarbij het welzijn van mens en planeet uit het oog te verliezen?

Op 31 okt en 1 nov komt de creatieve industrie tijdens Society 5.0 Festival bij elkaar in The Social Hub Amsterdam City om het antwoord op deze vraag te verkennen. Verwacht masterclasses, workshops, interactieve (kunst)installaties, performances en meer!
 
<strong>Meer informatie en tickets hier:</strong> https://society5.event-hva.nl/

In large and diverse public organizations like the Gemeente Haarlemmermeer, communication can sometimes be hindered by silos. Different departments or teams in the organization may work independently leading to a lack of information sharing and coordination. With so many channels and platforms available, it can be difficult to filter out the information that is relevant and important to employees. This can lead to information overload and make it difficult for employees to stay updated on important updates.

Thus, the trainee team from the Digital Transformation Traineeship Programme at Digital Society School embarked on a challenge on how Gemeente Haarlemmermeer can be facilitated to become a smarter, more connected, transparent and digitally inclusive organisation.

Read more about the project on the website of Digital Society School!

We are excited to invite you to the Final Showcase where future digital transformation designers of Digital Society School present the projects that they worked on closely with their partners during the last 20 weeks. 

Experience change in action and see how our trainees' work contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals💪 🌏 💡

This semester, there are 9 project teams working on topics varying from EdTech, Sustainable Fashion Design, Digital Health & Well-being to Smart City.  

In the last 5 months, our trainees from all over the world learned, experimented, and prototyped to envision what the future holds for us to pursue a more just and sustainable society. Come and check what they have come up with!

For more information on the current projects and to RSVP for your FREE ticket, visit the event page on our website.

In the last 20 weeks, our digital transformation design trainees from all over the world learned, experimented, and prototyped to envision what the future holds for us to pursue a more just and sustainable society. The topics vary from Hybrid Democracy, Digital Twin, Design across Cultures, to EdTech for Social Change.

✨RSVP here (online or in person)
Feel free to invite your network and whoever might be interested! 
  
🎯Digital Society School is an empathetic learning community where you get to connect with experts and like-minded people who are striving to create a better future in education, sustainability, design, and more.

For more information on our current projects, visit our website.
https://digitalsocietyschool.org/

We cannot wait to welcome you for co-creating and rethinking our values to make a positive social impact!

Digital Society School is an energetic training ground where creative solutions are being developed, tested and prototyped to address business and societal challenges. We root our design, tech and social innovation in the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. This unique combination offers insights and new perspectives to add innovation power to organisations. We work together with governments, businesses and citizens to help them adapt and become future-proof for the digital world.

Join forces with us now to work on the Sustainable Development Goals and explore how these can help open up market opportunities for your business. Embark on innovative projects together where we use digital technology to find effective results for the most pressing social and business challenges. Join forces with our creative and curious minds to work on challenges that your organisation faces. Develop competencies that are essential for now and the future. Learn the tools, mindset and methods that can be implemented back into your own organisation to lead the digital transformation of your business and of society. Customize or join our existing courses where we share knowledge, tools and methods to empower (your) people on their lifelong development journey. Whatever your choice is, it is bound to be a worthwhile investment towards building our digital future.

Digital Society School is an energetic training ground where creative solutions are being developed, tested and prototyped to address business and societal challenges. We root our design, tech and social innovation in the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. This unique combination offers insights and new perspectives to add innovation power to organisations. We work together with governments, businesses and citizens to help them adapt and become future-proof for the digital world.

Join forces with us now to work on the Sustainable Development Goals and explore how these can help open up market opportunities for your business. Embark on innovative projects together where we use digital technology to find effective results for the most pressing social and business challenges. Customize or join our existing courses where we share knowledge, tools and methods to empower (your) people on their lifelong development journey. Whatever your choice is, it is bound to be a worthwhile investment towards building our digital future.

Are you curious to learn more about how Digital Society School can help with your organisation’s needs while making a positive impact on society? Get in touch with Wai Feersma Hoekstra (w.feersmahoekstra@hva.nl) or visit our website (www.digitalsocietyschool.org) now!