re:publica Berlin 2026 is the 16th edition of Europe's largest festival for the digital society, taking place from 18–20 May 2026 at STATION Berlin (Luckenwalder Straße 4–6, 10963 Berlin). Organised by republica GmbH, the event carries the motto "Never Gonna Give You Up," focusing on endurance, activism, and long-term commitment in the digital age.
The festival brings together professionals from politics, business, media, NGOs, hacker culture, academia, and the arts, alongside bloggers, activists, and social media experts. It typically attracts several thousand attendees over three days. The programme is structured around six thematic tracks: Politics & Society; Education & Learning; Media & Public Spheres; Science & Technology; Economy & Innovation; and Arts & Culture. Formats include keynote talks, panel discussions, workshops, performances, and artistic interventions.
Core topics at re:publica 2026 include algorithmic influence on public opinion, platform politics, the commodification of attention, artificial intelligence and its role in shaping reality, digital participation, open data, climate justice, AI ethics, and media transformation. The 2025 edition under the motto "Generation XYZ" explored intergenerational dynamics in digital society; the 2026 edition continues this thread with a stronger emphasis on sustained civic engagement.
re:publica is notable for its commitment to diversity—over 50 percent of speakers in recent editions have been women—and for accessibility measures across the festival site. The event also holds satellite editions in other cities. Ticket options include discounted rates for students and NGOs, with early bird pricing available from November 2025.