diff --git a/DIPs/DIP-71.md b/DIPs/DIP-71.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0020f70 --- /dev/null +++ b/DIPs/DIP-71.md @@ -0,0 +1,81 @@ +--- +DIP: 71 +Title: Piloting Agora during DevConnect +Status: Active +Themes: Social, Community Involvement +Tags: Event Production, Communications +Instances: DevConnect +Authors: Yuting Jiang, Nicolas GIMENEZ +Resources Required: Operations Support, Communications support +Discussion: https://forum.devcon.org/t/dip-piloting-agora-during-devconnect/8228 +Created: 2025-11-11 +--- + + +## Summary of Proposal + +We propose using [Agora Citizen Network](https://www.agoracitizen.network/), during DevConnect 2025 to capture community perspectives on the ecosystem’s evolving priorities, challenges, and opportunities. + + +## Abstract + +Agora is a simple, open-source deliberation tool for large-scale, data-driven dialogue. Built on Pol.is algorithms, it helps communities collect and make sense of many perspectives to identify consensus and understand division, without flame wars or polarization. + +Participants can simply scan a QR code to share their views: no sign-up required, no personal data collected. + +The preliminary result of the conversations can be shared during Yuting's talk on [d/acc day](https://luma.com/5zs3pvxx?tk=inkOj7). + +## Motivation & Rationale + +### For DevConnect attendees + +They can participate in large-scale, collective dialogues that complement their in-person discussions on site. Through these consultations, participants can see how their views align or differ from others and engage in decentralized, collective sense-making across the ecosystem. + +### For DevConnect organizers and ecosystem leaders + +They can gather audience input and distill valuable insights on key ecosystem topics. The results can inform future programming and shape collective decision-making. + +### Beyond DevConnect + +Observe how ecosystem narratives are shaped collectively. The conversations serve as an example of decentralized coordination in action. + +## Implementation + +Agora has been successfully piloted by events including UNESCO’s Media & Information Literacy Week 2025 and was used during France’s national strike in September 2025 to help people map disagreement and find alignment. + +Our team would continuously gather feedback from attendees and organizers during the pilot. + +## Operational Requirements & Ownership + +### How this works + +**Dedicated landing page**: A single [landing page](https://zkorum.github.io/agora-devconnect/) will host all Agora conversations taking place during DevConnect, making it easy for participants to explore and join ongoing dialogues. + +**Conversation set up**: Our team is collaborating with Community Hub organizers including Governance Geeks Hub, Future Cities & Hubs, and d/acc day to co-create the consultation topics. + +**Conversation access**: Participants can click on a link from the landing page to enter an Agora discussion and verify the ownership of their DevConnect ticket via **Zupass**. + +**Format**: Each discussion consists of short statements; users vote agree / disagree / unsure or suggest new statements. + +**Moderation**: The Agora team reviews inputs for relevance and civility although moderated content will still be available in the “moderation history” part of the app. + +**Data & privacy**: No accounts, cookies, or personal data, fully GDPR-compliant. + +**Outcome**: Each dialogue produces a real-time visual summary of areas of community consensus and divergence. + +### Resource Requirements from DevConnect Organizers + +**ASAP: need help testing Zupass integration** +- Zupass integration on Agora is deployed and now works in production. We need your help to test it with more DevConnect ticket holders. We created this test conversation: https://www.agoracitizen.app/conversation/tpJoGig + +**Communication Support** +- Promote the landing page on DevConnect’s social media channels before and during the event to encourage participation. +- Share conversation links in official DevConnect group chats to invite attendees to join the discussions. + +**On-Site Promotion** +- Display QR codes linking to Agora conversations in suitable areas throughout the event venues (e.g., entrance halls, hubs, discussion corners, etc). + +### Links & Additional Information +- Forum discussion: https://forum.devcon.org/t/dip-piloting-agora-during-devconnect/8228/12 +- Dedicated Landing page: https://zkorum.github.io/agora-devconnect/ +- Successful case study: https://www.agoracitizen.network/blog/bloquonstout/