This session will showcase Dembrane’s innovative approach to fostering genuine citizen dialogue at scale. Unlike traditional surveys or town halls, Dembrane uses AI to facilitate real conversations between stakeholders, preserving the authenticity of face-to-face discussion while engaging hundreds of participants simultaneously.

Drawing on lessons from 100+ deployments across European municipalities, the talk will explore how technology can transform citizen engagement from simple input collection into meaningful dialogue. Participants will gain insights into balancing technological innovation with democratic values, and how AI can strengthen participatory democracy in practice.