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I only changed a few things (changing to only 27th and deleting the part where we mention the performances… also adding the list of speakers to spark interest).</div>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">On <b>26 and 27 March 2026 </b>we invite you to the kick-off event of the DATAGOV project in
<b>Amsterdam</b>, hosted by the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and partner venues. </span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 120, 215);"><a href="https://datagovlab.net/" title="https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdatagovlab.net%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cm.kitamura%40uva.nl%7Ccff1b9e660364816922908de57bc8a72%7Ca0f1cacd618c4403b94576fb3d6874e5%7C0%7C0%7C639044665487987782%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=42vBNLQ0PMN%2F0gR6cq1UMj9gV7hSPaXU5oGMoL1DG5Y%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://datagovlab.net/" data-outlook-id="f61297a1-ad44-40ec-93b0-d0a73ccf3559" style="color: rgb(0, 120, 215);">DATAGOV</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> investigates
the impact and social costs of regulatory data infrastructures: data-grabbing systems that actively shape the polity, from monitoring and automated decision-making to mediating access to public services, rights, and welfare. The project, funded by the European
Research Council (ERC), takes a comparative approach investigating the European Union, Brazil, India, and South Africa, to examine how these infrastructures transform governance and what they mean for the future of democracy in an era of pervasive datafication.
To start with, our empirical focus is on four technology families: biometrics, digital identity, and health and education technologies, and how these reconfigure citizenship, sovereignty, and inequality. </span></div>
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Spread across two days, the kick-off will feature workshops, keynotes, performances, and a borrel, bringing together a diverse group of participants from academia, policymaking, industry, civil society, and the arts. The event will also leave ample time for
conversation, (net)working, and enjoying each other’s company. All programming is free of charge.</div>
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While the program is still taking shape, and keynote speakers will be announced soon!, we already welcome sign ups through this form. </div>
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<b>From: </b>Stefania Milan <S.Milan@uva.nl><br>
<b>Date: </b>Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 18:44<br>
<b>To: </b>Meg Kitamura <m.kitamura@uva.nl>, core@lists.datagovlab.net <core@lists.datagovlab.net><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: [DRAFT] DATAGOV Kickoff Invitation<br>
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Thanks Meg!</div>
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could you also kindly re-send here the mail that was prepared?</div>
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these days i am super busy closing down the other project, SPES, so sorry i am lagging behind with other things (like the logo…)</div>
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<b>From: </b>Core <core-bounces@lists.datagovlab.net> on behalf of Meg Kitamura via Core <core@lists.datagovlab.net><br>
<b>Date: </b>Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 17:16<br>
<b>To: </b>core@lists.datagovlab.net <core@lists.datagovlab.net><br>
<b>Subject: </b>[DATAGOV Core] [DRAFT] DATAGOV Kickoff Invitation<br>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">Dear DATAGOV team,</span></div>
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It would be great if we could also discuss the invitation during our next in-person meeting. The goal is to start emailing people by next week!</div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">Attached is a draft </span>—<span style="font-size: 16px;"> please let me know if you have any feedback!</span></div>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">You are cordially invited to the kick-off event of the DATAGOV project in
<b>Amsterdam</b>, hosted by the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and partner venues. </span></div>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">Date: March 27, 2026</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">Time: 9:30 - 15:00, <i>detailed </i></span><i>program</i><span style="font-size: 16px;"><i> coming soon</i></span></div>
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Location: Framer Framed (Oranje-Vrijstaatkade 71 1093 KS, Amsterdam)</div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 120, 215);"><a href="https://datagovlab.net/" title="https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdatagovlab.net%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cm.kitamura%40uva.nl%7Ccff1b9e660364816922908de57bc8a72%7Ca0f1cacd618c4403b94576fb3d6874e5%7C0%7C0%7C639044665487987782%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=42vBNLQ0PMN%2F0gR6cq1UMj9gV7hSPaXU5oGMoL1DG5Y%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://datagovlab.net/" data-outlook-id="f61297a1-ad44-40ec-93b0-d0a73ccf3559" style="color: rgb(0, 120, 215);">DATAGOV</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> investigates
the impact and social costs of regulatory data infrastructures: data-grabbing systems that actively shape the polity, from monitoring and automated decision-making to mediating access to public services, rights, and welfare. The project, funded by the European
Research Council (ERC), takes a comparative approach investigating the European Union, Brazil, India, and South Africa, to examine how these infrastructures transform governance and what they mean for the future of democracy in an era of pervasive datafication.
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The kick-off will feature keynotes, workshops, and a borrel, bringing together a diverse group of participants from academia, policymaking, industry, civil society, and the arts. The event will also leave ample time for conversation, (net)working, and enjoying
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While the program is still taking shape, we already have an exciting list of speakers who will be joining us from around the world:
<b>Louise Amoore </b>(Durham University),<b> Fernando Filgueiras </b>(Fe<span style="text-transform: none;">deral University of Goiás),</span><b> Mirca Madianou
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