2025-06-17 –, Main stage
We implement and maintain Decidim, a leading platform for citizen participation. Our platforms face subtle AI-generated spam, so we collaborate with public institutions and the Decidim community to develop AI-driven defenses. Our focus: using AI ethically to safeguard democracy. What models work best and are the most reliable? What infrastructure is needed? What transparency standards should apply? How do we minimize environmental impact? We're tackling these questions to ensure participation remains fair and open and we'll be glad to share insights during the conference.
Decidim is a free, open-source digital platform designed to enhance participatory democracy. It enables organizations, including governments and institutions, to engage citizens in decision-making processes through features like proposal submissions, debates, and voting.
Open Source Politics is a French company specializing in the deployment and customization of digital participation platforms, notably Decidim. They assist public institutions, NGOs, and other organizations in implementing tools that foster transparent and collaborative decision-making.
Bertille Mazari est directrice conseil chez Open Source Politics (OSP), spécialisée dans les solutions numériques open source pour la collaboration et la participation citoyenne.
Simonas Žilinskas-Inta is a product manager at Open Source Politics, where he works with Decidim, an open-source platform for participatory democracy. His work involves product discovery, ensuring that Decidim meets the needs of public sector clients and a global community of contributors. Passionate about civic engagement and open-source technology, he helps develop digital tools that empower citizens and institutions.
Beyond Open Source Politics, Simonas co-founded Tortue.studio, an AI agency focused on ethical and transparent AI solutions for the public sector. He is also involved in Compar:IA, a project with the French Ministry of Culture, and has experience in communications, product strategy, and civic tech innovation.