From February 10 to 12, 2026, Bilbao hosted Democracy Lab, a space for experimenting with new forms of citizen participation and collaborative governance, focusing on children and young people.

The event was organized by the City of Bilbao and Arantzazulab, together with a broad Basque ecosystem.

For three days, various agents will work together in teams on real challenges presented by participating cities. With the help of experienced facilitators, including Julia Martínez from ALC, and mentors such as experts from the Nets4Dem network, Arantzazulab, and other local actors, they will design concrete democratic interventions ready to be implemented in their administrations. In addition, they will conduct study visits to learn about innovative practices in Bilbao and the Basque Country, promoting the exchange of experiences and perspectives.