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Approaching the future, embracing the past.

Communities & Technologies 2025

The biennial International Conference on Communities & Technologies (C&T) is the premier international forum for stimulating debate and disseminating research on the complex connections between communities – in their multiple forms – and information and communication technologies. C&T is brought to you by EUSSET, the European Society for Socially Embedded Systems, who also brings you ECSCW. We welcome researchers, designers, educators, industry, practitioners, and students from the many disciplines and perspectives bearing on the interaction between community and technology.

C&T Location

Unteres Schloß 3,
57072 Siegen

C&T Time

20 - 23 July 2025
08:00 - 18:00

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year’s C&T 2025 Conference! Whether you presented your work, led a discussion, or simply took part in the exchange of ideas!

The conference gallery is now live, showcasing moments and impressions from our time together.

We look forward to continuing the conversation!

Best regards,
C&T 2025 Team

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C&T 2025

Approaching the future, embracing the past.​

Community Building

C&T 2025 invites research on the dynamics of community building, exploring how diverse groups connect, grow, and collaborate. Topics include grassroots activism, participatory design, digital communities, and innovative approaches to fostering inclusion, resilience, and sustainability.

New Technologies

How do emerging technologies shape and redefine communities? C&T 2025 welcomes research on AI, collective intelligence, resilient systems, and community-driven innovations, focusing on ethical implications, accessibility, and the interplay between tradition and technological advancement.

Topics and Fields of C&T 2025

The theme of C&T 2025 is “Approaching the Future, Embracing the Past” Papers and proposals are accepted from a variety of relevant perspectives including technology, philosophy, social sciences, policy, design, business, activism, health-care, industry, art, the humanities, and so on.

Diverse Communities & Technology
Exploring how technology shapes and is shaped by diverse communities, from urban and rural populations to activists, marginalized groups, and professional networks.
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Grassroots Innovation & Civic Engagement
Examining bottom-up movements, civic activism, and the ethical, political, and social justice issues surrounding technology’s role in different societies.
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Designing for the Future: Lessons from the Past
Applying classical design principles and historical insights to create resilient, adaptable, and accessible technological systems.
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Collective Intelligence & Community Innovation
Investigating how communities collaborate through crowdfunding, maker spaces, local knowledge, and digital platforms to drive technological and social progress.
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Communities Tackling Global Challenges
Understanding how communities collaborate with governments, educators, and civil society to address climate change, health crises, and social disruptions.
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Technology for Collective Decision-Making
Exploring tools and methods that support sensemaking, online deliberation, participatory networks, and collaborative decision-making within communities.
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Community Development & Research Approaches
Analyzing how community-centric approaches drive progress in education, healthcare, sustainability, and urban planning, with innovative research methods and participatory design.
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Imagining the Future of Communities & Technology
Speculating on utopian and dystopian futures, long-term technological impacts, and strategies for fostering durable, resilient communitie
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Building the C&T Community
Reflecting on the evolution, impact, and critique of the Communities & Technologies field, fostering meaningful connections and advancing the discipline.
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Immersive Technologies: AR/VR/MR
Exploring the role of augmented, virtual, and mixed reality in enhancing learning, collaboration, and community experiences across various domains.
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Assistive Technologies in Health
Investigating how technology supports healthcare accessibility, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life for individuals with diverse needs.
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Robotics
Examining the impact of robotics in society, from automation and smart systems to ethical considerations and human-centered applications.
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Human-Robot Interaction
Understanding how humans and robots collaborate, communicate, and coexist in workplaces, homes, and public spaces.
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Cooperative Learning in Industry
Analyzing how collaborative technologies and learning frameworks drive innovation, skill development, and knowledge-sharing in industrial settings.
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Direction to the Venue

Universität Siegen – Campus Unteres Schloss (US)

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C&T 2025 Organization

General Chairs

Konstantin Aal

University of Siegen

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David Unbehaun

Clausthal University of Technology

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