Occupy PeaceTech

PeaceTech is a relatively new concept. Its strength lies in how it draws attention to using technology for peace. The concept is broad, sometimes too vaste, and shows therefore a few serious weak spots—especially regarding its vague scope and the risk of doing more harm than good if it is not built around lived experience. Outreach has many forms. For PeaceTech to be meaningful, it really has to be bottom-up not just in language, but in practice. One can argue this is more important, because most peacebuilders aren’t tech-savvy—and nor should they have to be. Their expertise lies in building communities, navigating fragility, and fostering trust—not keeping up with the latest digital trends.
So the question is: In a space that already risks becoming top-down and authority-driven, how do we occupy the narrative? How can creatives, activists, and disruptors shape PeaceTech from the inside—ensuring people come first, and strategy comes second?