Meeting Summary | April 2026
On 23 April we held a Lab update meeting. For those who couldn't join, here's a short update on where things stand.
Where we're at
We're firmly in the relationship-building and coalition development phase, and momentum continues to build. Since the lab opened on March 24, we've grown to over 80 experts and organisations, with strong representation from universities, civil society, democratic innovation, youth and women's advocacy. Priority areas for increasing representation of conservative voices, as well as representation from First Nations communities, people living with disabilities, faith-based communities and multicultural communities. We welcome your introductions and suggestions here.
Behind the scenes, the team is refining the design of the six development tracks and the shape of the kickoff session, core workshops, and track outputs and potential prototypes. The intention is a process that's rigorous yet accessible and genuinely reflects collaborative input rather than top-down design.
Our governance framework is being formalised over the coming weeks. We'll make this information publicly available as soon as we're able, so that everyone engaging with the Lab can see clearly the principles and parameters under which decisions will be made.
Resources to share
We've put together a suite of resources to support you in sharing information about the Lab and inviting new partners to join. You'll find them here.
Next Steps
We'd love your active involvement in shaping what comes next. Simply email hello@foundationsfortomorrow.org if you'd like to join either (or both) of the following:
Process Design sessions: three working sessions across May and June where we'll share design drafts and invite your direct input on workshop structure, methodology, and engagement approach.
Engagement working session: a smaller working group focused on how we reach communities currently under-represented in the Lab, including warm introductions, mapping, and tailored materials.
Finally, if there's anything else that would make it easier for you to bring others into this work, different formats, audience-specific materials, or something we haven't thought of, please let us know. Your feedback continues to shape both the design and the direction of this project.