We are pleased to announce the public launch of the Horizon Europe project Larpocracy. On March 24th, the event—Larpocracy in an Age of Stressed Democracies, Privilege and Participation—will take place at the Humanities Theatre, Uppsala University.

The event is open to the public, colleagues, and students interested in exploring the dynamic relationship between live-action role-play (larp) and contemporary democratic challenges. It will begin with a brief presentation of the Larpocracy project, followed by two engaging panel discussions among project participants and advisors.

Details:

• Date: March 24th 2025, 16:00–17:30

• Location: Humanities Theatre, Tunbergsvägen 3, Uppsala

• Type: Seminar

• Organiser: Department of Informatics and Media

• Contact person: Annika Waern or send us a message for her contact information

Johanna Koljonen will moderate the event, which will include Annika Waern's introduction to Larpocracy and panels on “Larp in an Age of Stressed Democracies” and “Privilege and Participation.”

We hope to see you there.