Understanding Nomadic Practices of Social Activist Networks Through the Lens of Infrastructuring: the Case of the European Social Forum

Abstract Within CSCW and HCI, an increasing body of literature has been demonstrating the essential relevance infrastructures infrastructuring to work people engaging in technologically mediated nomadicity. Tech Nomads – or T-Nomads, as they are sometimes called not only rely on technological, human , environmental infrastructural components such Wi-Fi, technical support, space, basic resources light power outlets but also have engage mobilise their workplaces effectively accomplish across different locations. In this article, we bring perspective understanding nomadic practices concerning organisation complex collaborative events. We introduce findings from a long-term investigation focusing how re-instantiated with help digital technologies, according emerging demands T-Nomads. Our demonstrate need for ‘non-essentialist’ approach nomadicity, one which recognises character its varied aspects contexts. extend by is done initiative, annual European Social Forum.