Technologies of Solidarity is a three-day programme by V2_Lab for the Unstable Media in collaboration with engage. It invites participants to explore alternatives to dominant digital technologies shaped by corporate interests, asking what technology could look like outside capitalist logics. Through presentations, workshops, and artistic interventions, the event will examine past and present efforts in open-source, ethical AI, and analog forms of connection, while building practical tools and celebrating community-driven approaches to technology. On Saturday evening, V2_ invites you for a special edition Media Art Cafe with curated DJs and an interactive pub quiz for tech solidarity.

Roos Groothuizen is a media artist focused on digital human rights. Through her practice and the art collective Telemagic, she explores algorithms, information filters, and power structures using interactive game mechanics. Her escape room I want to delete it all about Big Tech was nominated for a Golden Calf in 2021. She co-founded the collective artist space .zip in Rotterdam.

Nastia Cistakova is an illustrator and artist exploring socio-cultural aspects of modern life through drawing, installations, videos, and workshops. Her work examines subjects including economic inequality, capitalism, digital culture, AI, and queer sexuality. Currently supported by the Stimuleringsfonds, she is researching sexual imagery in media and women who create satire.

Ready to join us? Here's how it works:

Step 1: Get your passe-partout for just €6 - this gives you access to most events during engage 2025, 9 - 12 October. 

Step 2: Register for individual events using the confirmation email you'll receive.

Step 3: Collect your wristband at The Usual, Westblaak 10-14, Rotterdam