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Tech Thursday @ Harrisonburg Innovation Hub: Upgrading Democracy
Thu, Oct 08
|Harrisonburg
What can Taiwan’s civic tech movement teach us about building healthier public discourse and more participatory government? Join Joe Holmes for a look at civic hackers, digital democracy, and what these ideas could mean for Harrisonburg.
Time & Location
Oct 08, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
Harrisonburg, 25 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802, USA
Guests
About the event
It’s Tech Thursday! Join us for an evening of conversation, collaboration, and curiosity. Enjoy good food and drinks while connecting with local professionals and exploring the latest developments in tech. Each week offers a new topic, a fresh perspective, and an open space for meaningful discussion! This Week:
Upgrading Democracy: Lessons from Taiwan's Civic Hackers-- Joe Holmes
What could democratic government look like if we designed it for the age of the internet and social media?
In Taiwan, people have been experimenting with this question for over a decade. Taiwan's civic innovations reveal scalable paths toward bridging divides, reducing the toxicity of public discourse, and giving citizens a more direct role in government.
In this HIH Tech Thursday talk, we'll discuss the Sunflower Protests, g0v's civic hackers, the pol.is bridging algorithm, Audrey Tang's leadership as digital minister, and what it all might mean for us here in Harrisonburg.