Cybernetic Culture Workshop 2026
Description
The Cybernetic Culture Workshop at Lancaster University invites participants to delve into the fascinating intersection of technology, culture, and society. Taking place on April 10, 2026, this immersive event serves as a platform for scholars, artists, and technologists to explore the implications of cybernetic systems on contemporary and future cultural practices. Attendees will engage in thought-provoking discussions, interactive sessions, and collaborative projects that challenge traditional paradigms and foster innovative thinking.
Highlights
The workshop is scheduled for Friday, 10 April 2026, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. The theme for 2026 is 'Digital Underworlds: Hidden, Obscured, and Transgressive Spaces on the Internet'. The event is a collaboration between the Centre for Consumption Insights, Security Lancaster, and RISCS. The workshop aims to foster an interdisciplinary space for exploring the cultural, affective, and ethical dimensions of digital life. Call for Papers invites 500-word abstracts on the theme, with a submission deadline of Friday, 23 January 2026. General registration is open to all, with free attendance requiring prior registration. The workshop is intentionally designed as a departure from the conventional academic conference, prioritizing cross-disciplinary dialogue. The event is open to postgraduates, staff, and the public. The venue is Lancaster University Management School Lecture Theatre 3, located in Bailrigg, United Kingdom. The workshop welcomes scholars and practitioners from various fields, including consumer research, cyber-security, media/cultural studies, digital humanities, linguistics, sociology, and philosophy.
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adil ahmed
Theme:Student
Diana Diaconescu
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Ruth Wawszczyk
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Sinimol Paul
Theme:Clinical Leader Stroke unit
John Bedingfeld
Theme:Surveyor
Crista Blower
Theme:Lancaster, United Kingdom
Braye Henry Koroye
Theme:Research assistant
Marco Alberto
Theme:Lancaster, United Kingdom
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