Open source, open voice: the power of FOSS in supporting citizen participation
- Time
- 2026-08-08 13:00 ~ 13:30
- Speaker
- Lucía Luzuriaga
- Room
- TR411
- Co-write
- https://hackmd.io/S1UHCXeUMx
Abstract
How can open source strengthening democracy in practice? This talk shares insights from CONSUL - a FOSS platform for citizen participation - in how instance implementations can make impact in supporting institutions and citizens worldwide, as well as the challenges of resource constraints, strategic prioritization and sustaining FOSS communities. We’ll also touch on how AI can enhance civic processes while remaining transparent and accountable.
Speaker
Lucía Luzuriaga
Lucía is a Engineering and Technical Program Manager. With vast experience in thr software engineering field and an honorable degree in Economics, she bridges the gap between software teams and non-technical partners by representing developers, removing blockers, and translating technical challenges into strategic initiatives that support organizational impact.