Balanced Economy Project partners with Global Justice Now for Resisting Big Tech Empires Conference

On 25 April 2026, global campaigners, researchers, and civil society groups will come together at the London South Bank University “Resisting Big Tech Empires” - the full‑day event hosted by Global Justice Now will tackle how we can reclaim technology as a public good. The Balanced Economy Project is proud to be an organising partner.

The programme brings together an exceptional international line-up, including Cory Doctorow, Anita Gurumurthy, Sofia Scasserra, Nick Srnicek, Dan McQuillan, Nafeez Ahmed, Cecilia Rikap, and many more. Their work spans digital rights, economic justice, platform accountability, and democratic alternatives, all issues blocked by the monopoly power that Balanced Economy Project continues to combat.

Big Tech’s dominance is failure of economic policy and competition law enforcement. Ultimately, it’s an attack on democracy; from surveillance advertising to exploitative platform models and mergers that entrench monopoly power, the stakes are too high for siloed conversations. This event is a chance to build a shared agenda for a fairer digital future.

Claire Godfrey, Executive Director of the Balanced Economy Project, who also will be speaking at the event said: “We are at a critical moment as a handful of tech corporations are shaping markets, public debate, and even the rules that govern our societies. Resisting this concentration of power isn’t optional but essential for democracy, fairness, and a digital economy that works for people and not monopolies. We are proud to partner with Global Justice Now to help build the alliances needed to reclaim our future.”

The conference has free entry, click here for registration.

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