The Hub
Organized annually in Poland since 2013, PDF CEE is the regional anchor for the global Personal Democracy Forum family. It serves as the primary meeting point for the TransparenCEE network.
The Impact
What started as a Warsaw-based conference grew into a regional movement. PDF CEE has incubated dozens of civic tech projects, fostered cross-border collaborations, and directly inspired the creation of PDF Ukraine.
Key Milestones
The Beginning
The first edition of PDF CEE launched in Warsaw, bringing the global Personal Democracy Forum brand to Central and Eastern Europe.
TransparenCEE
Launch of the TransparenCEE network, a regional coalition of civic tech organizations sharing tools and expertise across borders.
Regional Expansion
PDF CEE serves as the parent initiative for the launch of PDF Ukraine in Kyiv, scaling the mission of tech-driven democracy.
Future of Truth
Addressing the rise of disinformation and the role of technology in protecting electoral integrity and public discourse.
Digital Resilience
Navigating the challenges of the pandemic by moving the forum to a hybrid format, focusing on digital rights and civic space.
A Global Network
The Personal Democracy Forum brand was launched in New York in 2004. PDF CEE brought this mission to Warsaw, creating a bridge between Western tech innovation and the unique democratic challenges of Central and Eastern Europe.
Organisers & Partners
Co-organised through
Fundacja ePaństwo