Audrey Tang joins democracy dialogue in Sweden

Right Livelihood Laureate Audrey Tang is visiting Sweden for a public conversation on the future of participatory democracy, organised by Digidem Lab in collaboration with Right Livelihood and Gothenburg City Library.

Tang, Taiwan’s former Digital Minister, received the Right Livelihood Award in 2025 for her pioneering work in using digital technology to deepen civic engagement and overcome online polarisation.

She will be joined by Right Livelihood’s Executive Director, Ole von Uexküll, Jenny Antonsson from the City of Gothenburg, Anna Sanne Göransson from Digidem Lab and moderator David Björneloo.

Their discussion will explore how participatory democracy can respond to today’s global challenges of rising polarisation, declining trust in institutions and growing authoritarianism. The event is open to the public and will be conducted in English. Registration is open until 30 May, with drop-ins welcome if space allows.