It is “everyday” democracy that puts the active participation of all people in politics and community life, online and offline. This aspect of democracy is under great threat. This year’s award will therefore highlight inspiring people and initiatives who bridge the gaps and consider democracy a shared responsibility for all of us rather than a system owned by a few.

The two laureates will be announced on 9 May 2019, Europe Day. The Award will be presented on 2 October 2019 in Amsterdam's Meervaart Theatre, when we also celebrate the foundations' 65th anniversary.

On 4 April, we are officially launching the project Cultural and Creative Spaces and Cities with a full-day conference in Brussels. It's for anyone working at the intersection between culture, creativity, innovation, urbanism and social impact.

We believe in a more sustainable future for cities. A future in which the cultural and creative sectors address urban challenges in cooperation with public authorities. During this project, dozens of stakeholders across Europe will explore how participatory governance and commoning practices can create a more sustainable future for Europe.

The conference is fully booked but you can still register for the waiting list. The event is free of charge!

The NESI forum is considered the ‘Davos’ of the new economy as it is the most relevant event worldwide to gather people and organizations involved in the development of the new economy which focus on people and planet.

In this edition, from 24-26 April, participants will explore how to achieve common global objectives (Sustainable Development Goals and climate change goals) from a local perspective and through social innovation.

Early bird tickets sale ends February 28. You can now get your ticket with a 20% discount using code nesi-ecf.