Inaugural lecture: Davide Grossi on collective decision making and computation

When a scientist is appointed professor, he or she holds an inaugural lecture: a public speech of maximum 30 minutes in the auditorium of the university for an audience. Often this speech is about the research area of ​​the newly appointed professor and his or her vision on it.

Is there something inherently algorithmic in how democracy functions? And can algorithms strengthen democratic practices by making them more inclusive, responsive, and legitimate? In this talk, I argue that the answer is yes, and show how methods from mathematics and computer science can play a pivotal role in renewing democracy in our societies.

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Inaugural lecture Prof D. (Davide) Grossi
Fr 12-06-2026 16:15 - 17:00
Aula Academy Building, Broerstraat 5, Groningen

• Title: Computing Democracy: Algorithms in Democratic Renewal
• Chair: Collective Decision Making and Computation

• Faculty: Science and Engineering

Registration please at the latest one week in advance via the registration form.

Livestream on 12 June 2026.