Regenerating civics: Urban AI, social media and post-truth

Описание: While originally hailed for democratising access to information, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and pervasive social media platforms have increasingly been associated with a fragmentation of public discourse and distrust of ‘mainstream’ political processes. In this panel, prominent thought leaders and academic experts discuss the implications of new technologies for civic engagement and urban life.

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Festival of Regenerative Urbanism 2025

Regenerative urbanism is about transforming spaces for people and the planet, through holistic action for systemic change.
In an era of poly-crises – defined by climate threat, social inequality, and biodiversity loss – we must rethink systems for food, energy, water, waste, transport, land and housing.
Beyond sustainability or minimising harm, and far from heavy-handed models of ‘urban regeneration’, a regenerative paradigm seeks to heal, restore, renew and revitalise ecosystems, actively improving environmental and social well-being.
From leading First Nations experts in landscape design and architecture, to urban agriculture, restorative infrastructure, circular industries, and the creative economy, speakers and events at this year’s Festival of Regenerative Urbanism offer new and exciting possibilities for change.

The Festival of Regenerative Urbanism will debate these topics and more. Join us to engage with academics, activists, politicians, industry leaders through our program of panel discussions, walking tours, and podcasts across Sydney and Australia.