On January 17-19, 2024, at Publica (Lado Gudiashvili St. #18), DemTech – Democratic Technology Hackathon was held, which was organized with the support of Loialte 4SME . The goal of the hackathon was to use technology to support democratic movements, identify challenges to democracy, and create innovative technological solutions to protect and strengthen civil liberties.
Main areas discussed within the framework of the hackathon:
- Onsite Protest + AI:
• Innovative methods of ensuring security
• Fast and secure communication tools for protest participants - Online Protest + AI:
• Technological tools to combat disinformation
• Innovative approaches to news dissemination
• Technological products that support voter education - Gamification & Chatbots:
• Interactive games to simulate protests
• Chatbots to detect false information
• Innovative ways to learn about democratic processes - Free direction:
Participants had the opportunity to propose new ideas for democratic technologies and work on these areas within the framework of the hackathon.
Who participated?
Representatives of various professions who wanted to promote the transparency and efficiency of democratic processes with the help of innovative technologies were able to participate in the hackathon:
- Civic activists
- Communication specialists
- Journalists and media representatives
- Data scientists and analysts
- UX/UI designers
- Software developers
- Researchers
Hackathon results:
The event promoted the development of technological innovations and support for democratic processes. Participants presented practical solutions that will help society protect democratic rights and civil liberties.
The support of Loialte 4SME played a significant role in the success of the hackathon, which once again confirms the willingness of companies to promote innovation, technology development, and the strengthening of democratic values.
