[DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)
Giulia Campaioli
g.campaioli at uva.nl
Wed Dec 24 14:15:44 CET 2025
Thanks for the suggestions!
I'll check out Fosdem program! Artez is also a great suggestion, I'll
take a look :)
Buona vigilia!
Giulia
On 23/12/25 16:13, Federico Bonelli wrote:
> About the artist angle, jan 31 to feb 10 in brux there is fosdem,
> could be a chance to talent scout a bit. As well in artez i know there
> os a perf research group busy with tech we coyld get curious about...
>
> F
>
>
> On 23 December 2025 14:10:39 CET, Giulia Campaioli via Core
> <core at lists.datagovlab.net> wrote:
>
> Dear all,
>
> I agree that the invitations are best sent beginning of January,
> most people have already set their out-of-office automatic reply
> and the invitation would probably get lost :)
>
> And yes, let's add the invitation to subscribe to the mailing
> list! I'm adding some contacts to the "Contact List" sheet in our
> Cryptpad, to add to that mailing list.
>
>
> Maybe we can take this time until beginning of January to decide
> on invited guests for the workshop, keynote speakers and
> artists/performers.
>
> Regarding Stefi's question about the workshop, I think either
> geographical focus or tech focus is interesting; my guess is that
> the geographical focus would allow us to connect with researchers
> that we may otherwise not encounter in Amsterdam, more so than
> going for the tech focus.
>
> Regarding keynote speakers, I agree with Sruthi that it would be
> nice to discuss the final list of invitees. As for artists, I've
> been searching for artists and performers that focus their work on
> digital infrastructures but I haven't found anyone who's super on
> point. If you have any suggestion, please feel free to add them to
> the newly added sheet "Artists/performers", always in the same
> Cryptpad.
>
> All best,
> Giulia
>
> On 22/12/25 22:43, Meg Kitamura via Core wrote:
>> Dear all,
>>
>> I agree with Stefania that we should include in the save the date
>> email the following (instead of the form from the get go):
>>
>> “If you would like to stay informed about the kickoff event and
>> other DATAGOV projects, please subscribe to our mailing list”
>>
>> In the new year, I will (try to) update the website to include a
>> section for blogs and a place to sign up to the mailing list.
>>
>> p.s. I’m not working late into the night — I’m a bit jet lagged
>> and woke up at 5am with a restless brain!
>>
>> Happy holidays everyone!
>>
>> Meg
>>
>> *From: *Core <core-bounces at lists.datagovlab.net> on behalf of
>> Stefania Milan via Core <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Date: *Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 6:24
>> *To: *Sruthi Vanguri <s.vanguri at uva.nl>,
>> core at lists.datagovlab.net <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Subject: *Re: [DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)
>>
>> Hey, I finally read this from beginning to end. Thank you Jonas!
>> I made some minor adjustments—adding industry and policymakers as
>> attendees, the grant number, edutech (we will see later),
>> removing my name (I want the project to speak for itself, and the
>> project is much more than me).
>>
>> Alternatively to the form, IF the purpose is to elicit interest,
>> we can ask people to subscribe to community at data…. We won’t be
>> able to involve everyone to the IAS/closed workshop, so
>>
>> As for the dates: 25-26 or 26-27, correct? I would like to wait
>> until IAS confirms what’s best for them, and we find a location
>> for the rest of the events.
>>
>> Re IAS: pics of the Sweelinck room can be found here
>> <https://ias.uva.nl/about-the-ias/contact/contact.html>. It isn’t
>> huge, so we could a) either invite guest speaker by area (EU,
>> Brasil, India, SA) or by tech family. Thoughts? Preferences?
>>
>> Re: farm. Let me confirm with my lovely partner because he has to
>> be with us for us to enjoy it, and I will get back to you with
>> some potential dates—and we have to hope some work for all, and
>> then the farm is actually free on those days…
>>
>> ~st.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Save the date — DATAGOV project kickoff (25–27 March 2025, Amsterdam)
>>
>> Exciting news! Please mark your calendars for the DATAGOV Project
>> Kickoff, taking place 25–27 March 2025 in Amsterdam, hosted by
>> the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and partner venues.
>>
>> DATAGOV investigates 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, grant No. 101142006), 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.
>>
>> While the programme is still taking shape, you can expect an
>> engaging mix of public and invite-only sessions spread across two
>> days and evenings. The kickoff will feature workshops, keynotes,
>> performances, shared dinners, and a party, 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.
>>
>> More details will follow soon. If you’d like to be kept in the
>> loop, please fill this form.
>>
>> *From: *Core <core-bounces at lists.datagovlab.net> on behalf of
>> Sruthi Vanguri via Core <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Date: *Friday, 19 December 2025 at 14:08
>> *To: *core at lists.datagovlab.net <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Subject: *Re: [DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)
>>
>> Thanks Jonas for working on this! I really like the updated text
>> and invite. I agree with Meg, the form is a great idea.
>>
>> I have only worked with Google Forms before, but I’m happy to
>> help with that if CryptPad doesn’t work out.
>>
>> Also, @Stefania Milan, the farm sounds so lovely! :D
>> Would you be available for a brief call when you have time to
>> discuss the tentative agenda? It wouldn’t be shared with the
>> save-the-date emails, but I think reviewing the final list of
>> invitees and speakers will give us a clearer sense of how to
>> organise the events around themes and groups. What do you think?
>>
>>
>> Best,
>> Sruthi
>>
>>
>> *From: *Core <core-bounces at lists.datagovlab.net> on behalf of
>> Stefania Milan via Core <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Date: *Friday, 19 December 2025 at 12:01
>> *To: *Giulia Campaioli <g.campaioli at uva.nl>,
>> core at lists.datagovlab.net <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Subject: *Re: [DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)
>>
>> Dear Jonas, everyone, thanks for this. I have some feedback but…
>> in a bit. I got to Italy last night but my parents decided to go
>> to an art expo in Florence leaving me with their small (leisure)
>> farm to look after—so now I have to feed the ducks :-) Will reply
>> later today. But in the meantime: THANK YOU!
>>
>> *From: *Core <core-bounces at lists.datagovlab.net> on behalf of
>> Giulia Campaioli via Core <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Date: *Friday, 19 December 2025 at 11:44
>> *To: *core at lists.datagovlab.net <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Subject: *Re: [DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)
>>
>> Hey Jonas,
>>
>> also really like the new invitation design!
>>
>> G
>>
>> On 19/12/25 11:17, Carina Romañach Nasser via Core wrote:
>>
>> The form idea is great, especially if we want to make sure
>> that participants include all the necessary information (such
>> as special accommodations).
>>
>> I really like the reworked pitch and graph. The pop of color
>> + different font sizes make a huge difference.
>>
>> Thanks for working on this!
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> *From:* Core <core-bounces at lists.datagovlab.net> on behalf of
>> Meg Kitamura via Core <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Sent:* Friday, December 19, 2025 2:27:10 PM
>> *To:* Jonas Breuer <j.a.breuer at uva.nl>;
>> core at lists.datagovlab.net <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Subject:* Re: [DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)
>> Hi Jonas,
>>
>> Instead of having people respond to the email, maybe we can
>> create a form to collect emails + ask people if they intend
>> on joining (also ask whether TBD).
>>
>> I wanted to create a form on cryptpad but they seem to be
>> down… I cannot access at the moment.
>>
>> Can you remind me when you plan to send out this email?
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Meg
>>
>> *From: *Core <core-bounces at lists.datagovlab.net> on behalf of
>> Jonas Breuer via Core <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Date: *Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:50
>> *To: *core at lists.datagovlab.net <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Subject: *Re: [DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)
>>
>> Thanks Giulia for your feedback. Mighty appreciated.
>> Anyone else?
>>
>>
>> _Save the date — DATAGOV project kickoff (25–27 March 2025,
>> Amsterdam)_
>>
>> Exciting news! Please mark your calendars for the DATAGOV
>> Project Kickoff, taking place 25–27 March 2025 in Amsterdam,
>> hosted by the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and partner venues.
>>
>> DATAGOV investigates *regulatory data infrastructures*:
>> 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) and led by *Prof. Stefania
>> Milan* (University of Amsterdam), takes a comparative
>> approach across the EU, 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 three technology families: biometrics, digital identity,
>> and health technologies, and how these reconfigure
>> citizenship, sovereignty, and inequality.
>>
>> While the programme is still taking shape, you can expect an
>> engaging mix of public and closed sessions spread across two
>> days and evenings. The kickoff will feature workshops,
>> keynotes, performances, shared dinners, and a party, bringing
>> together a diverse group of participants from academia, civil
>> society, the arts, and beyond. The event is thoughtfully
>> paced, leaving ample time for conversation, (net)working, and
>> enjoying each other’s company.
>>
>> More details will follow soon. If you’d like to be kept in
>> the loop, reply to this message.
>>
>> image.png
>>
>>
>> *From: *Core <core-bounces at lists.datagovlab.net> on behalf of
>> Jonas Breuer via Core <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Date: *Thursday, 18 December 2025 at 15:15
>> *To: *core at lists.datagovlab.net <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Subject: *[DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)
>>
>> Any comments? Or already more information that I could
>> add/specify?
>>
>> _Save the date — DATAGOV project kickoff (25–27 March 2025,
>> Amsterdam)_
>>
>> Exiting news!!
>> Please save the date for the DATAGOV project kickoff on 25–27
>> March 2025 in Amsterdam (University of Amsterdam (UvA) and more).
>>
>> DATAGOV is funded by the ERC and Stefania Milan of the
>> University of Amsterdam is the PI.
>>
>> The project explores regulatory data infrastructures:
>> infrastructures that actively shape the polity, from
>> monitoring and automated decision-making to mediating access
>> to public services, rights, and welfare. Through a
>> comparative lens across the EU, Brazil, India, and South
>> Africa, the project unmasks the impact of regulatory data
>> infrastructure on governance and charts the future of
>> democracy amidst pervasive datafication. To start with, our
>> empirical focus is on three technology families: biometrics,
>> digital identity, and health technologies, and how these
>> reconfigure citizenship, sovereignty, and inequality.
>>
>> We are still shaping the programme, but you can expect an
>> engaging and diverse mix of closed and public activities two
>> days and evenings.
>>
>> Expect a blend of workshops, keynotes, and performances,
>> dinner and a party, with a diverse range of speakers and
>> pariticipants from academia, civil society, art and more. Not
>> overpacked, with plenty of time for conversation,
>> (net)working and enjoying.
>>
>> More details will follow soon. If you’d like to be kept in
>> the loop, reply to this message.
>>
>> …
>> Also playing around with a card but it does look like a
>> funeral invitation, doesn’t it?
>>
>> image.png
>>
>>
>>
>> *Department of Media Studies*
>>
>> Jonas Breuer
>>
>> /Postdoctoral Researcher / DATAGOV Project/
>>
>> Available on
>>
>> Tue | Thu
>>
>>
>>
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