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# Opening Keynote: Civic Coding, A Framework for Democratic Tech


- **Date:** Thursday, Jul 18, 2024
- **Time:** 09:30–10:00 (30 min)
- **Room:** Main Stage (5,000)
- **Event:** World Congress 2024

## Recording

[Watch recording](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/963-opening-keynote-civic-coding-a-framework-for-democratic-tech)

## Description

Managing Director at Emerson Collective, Fmr. CEO of the Obama Foundation and White House Political Director under President Barack Obama


## Speaker

### [David Simas](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@david-simas)

Managing Director at Emerson Collective, Fmr. CEO of the Obama Foundation and White House Political Director under President Barack Obama


## Related talks at this congress

- [The Impact of Technology on Democracy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/260-the-impact-of) — Constantijn van Oranje, David Simas, Fanny Jimenez, Vera Futorjanski
- [Empowering Democratic Processes: Building a Hybrid Voting Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/52-empowering) — Darrel Idiagbor
- [Igniting Change: The Role of Tech Communities in Startup and Talent Elevation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/282-igniting-change-the) — Adnan Pavlovic
- [Open Source: The Engine of Innovation in the Digital Age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/347-open-source-the) — Ankit Patel, Ivan Burazin, Jo Franchetti, Maxim Fateev