Scalable Alternative Governance and Business Models for a Fair Data Economy: A Deep-Dive on Data Cooperatives and Digital Infrastructure Solutions for Data Agency

In an era where data fuels everything from AI to digital governance, the call for a fair data economy is more urgent than ever. In the lead-up to the UN International Year of Cooperatives in 2025, this high-level roundtable and workshop will convene global policymakers, civil society leaders, academics, funders, and technologists to highlight key alternative data governance and business models to the current highly centralized digital economy.The goal is to help shape a future where individuals and communities have a meaningful voice, choice, and stake in their digital lives.

The format of the event will include a high-level panel and interactive roundtable and workshops, followed by a rooftop evening reception.