Movements Conference against Big Tech

We are movements and anti-capitalist activists who practise various forms of resistance against big tech. We want to bring together interested people, activists and movements, network and connect local struggles. We want to deepen our understanding of the problem, exchange ideas about necessary forms of action, develop strategies together and advance the resistance.

Location BERLIN
Date APRIL 10-12, 2026

Tracks

At the conference, we will discuss overarching political developments, forms of resistance, and new strategies. There will be presentations and workshops in the following nine tracks.

Urban policy How is Big Tech changing our cities, our mobility, our neighbourhoods? What can we do about it in urban policy initiatives?
Water and raw materials How does the enormous water demand of chip production and data centres or lithium mining affect people and the environment in different parts of the world? How can we counter this in environmental initiatives?
Labour How are Big Tech companies changing conditions for workers through new forms of global exploitation such as click work, automation or the use of ‘AI’? What can we do about this in collectives, co-ops, companies, trade unions or movements?
Climate and energy How is Big Tech fuelling the climate catastrophe? How can the climate movement incorporate the new questions arising from this into its struggle?
Militarisation How are Big Tech companies involved in global armament and what role do they already play in armed conflicts today? What leverage do we have against this?
Fascism How does Big Tech reinforce fascist and authoritarian tendencies? Which ideologies and modes of operation must we oppose?
Feminism How is Big Tech promoting new anti-feminist and queerphobic discourses? How can we make our struggles against Big Tech feminist?
Futures What might good futures for all look like beyond Big Tech and capitalism?
Art How does BigTech capture art? How can we resist against it?

Program

The program will include workshops, presentations, panel discussions, skill shares, and social events. We are currently putting together the program and will publish it here in early 2026.

Tickets

Choose your ticket type based on your situation. All tickets provide full access to the conference. Every euro we raise goes towards event-space, live-streaming, translation, food and childcare to support this movements conference!

Accessibility

We will have care/awareness teams, professional childcare, wheelchair accessible venue, quiet rooms, and vegan/halal food. Sessions are in English or German, with select simultaneous interpretation for larger sessions.

If you need additional accommodations, please let us know using the form below.

Language: What language(s) are you comfortable with?
Hosting

Volunteer

Cables of Resistance is not possible without you! The conference is entirely self-organized by team of 40 people that put many hours into the preparation. During the three days we have to rely on you for everything to run smoothly, so that we all get tasty food, participants have contact people, etc., etc. The more volunteer signs, the better it will be for everyone!

You can request to join our volunteer .

Language: What language(s) are you comfortable with?
Time Availability (for 1-2 shifts)
Skills/abilities

FAQ

Where and when is the conference? Cables of Resistance will be hosted in Berlin, Germany near Ostbanhof. It will be a 3-day conference over the weekend of April 10-12 2026 in Friedrichshain neighbourhood. The art satellite will be in the heart of Kreuzberg, 15 walking minutes far from the conference ground. The exhibition opens from April 9th to 17th.
How can I attend the conference? Online ticket sales will launch at the end of December 2025. See our for more information. We will also provide information on which parts of the conference will be recorded or potentially streamed.
Who is this conference for? This is a conference for anyone involved in organising against big tech - activists, students, researchers, hackers, artists, or if you are just generally interested. The program will not require previous knowledge. There will be plenty of opportunity to connect and combine struggles and ideas.
What accessibility accommodations are available? We will have care/awareness teams during the conference, professional childcare, wheelchair accessible venue, quiet rooms, and vegan/halal food. Sessions are in English or German, with select simultaneous interpretation for larger sessions. If you need additional accommodations, please fill out the and let us know your needs.
How can I volunteer? Cables of Resistance is not possible without you! The conference is entirely self-organized by team of 40 people that put many hours into the preparation. You can join our care/awareness teams, help with logistics, kitchen/food prep, registration, tech support, and more. Please fill out the to sign up, and join our volunteer !
How can I stay updated about the conference? Join our Telegram channel for the latest updates, announcements, and news about Cables of Resistance.
How do I get in touch? We will provide more information on the program and details over the coming weeks and months. If you have questions in the meantime, you can email the conference organisers at info@cableresist.de or fill the form below