Who Owns Free Knowledge?

Wikimedia Deutschland and the Weizenbaum Institute are organizing the conference: »Who Owns Free Knowledge? Examining Power, Platformization, and the Promise of the Commons«.

April 10, 2025

Berlin and online

The event will critically examine how historical legacies and current technological developments influence contemporary knowledge systems. It brings together scholars and practitioners to discuss the power structures shaping free knowledge today and to explore pathways toward more equitable and inclusive knowledge ecosystems.

The conference will feature thematic sessions on key issues such as epistemic authority in digital spaces, asymmetries in knowledge production, and the challenges of platform governance.

In addition to expert panels, the program includes artistic interventions by meLê yamomo, and a Bar Camp session in the afternoon, providing space for interactive discussions and new perspectives.

Register now!