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The Hague Tech in The Hague is the venue for a new series of weekly meetups under the name AI for Government - Vibe Coding Friday. Every Friday from 1 May through 17 July 2026, participants will come together to explore how AI-assisted programming can be put to use in the public sector. Sessions start at 09:30.
The initiative is aimed specifically at government professionals, policymakers and public service providers who want to understand what the rise of so-called vibe coding means for their work, not as a technical deep-dive for developers, but as a practical orientation for people who make decisions about digital government services.
The series connects to a broader movement in which AI tools are making software development accessible to a far larger group than before, without requiring a technical background. The central question: what does that mean for a sector that has traditionally relied heavily on specialised IT projects and lengthy procurement processes?
Vibe coding is a term that emerged in developer circles in recent years to describe a new approach to software development. Rather than writing lines of code themselves, a user describes in plain language what a programme should do. An AI model then translates that description into working code.
In theory, the concept makes software development accessible to people without programming experience. At the same time, it raises questions about quality assurance, maintainability and liability, particularly in contexts where errors can have serious consequences.
For the public sector, those questions are especially relevant. Government software touches on citizens' rights, privacy and public funds. The question is not only whether vibe coding works, but also under what conditions it can be deployed responsibly.
The organisers introduce the concept of Vibe Governing in this context. This refers to the application of the same principle at a governance level: instead of managing complex implementation processes, government focuses on clearly defining the problem. AI then supports the execution, provided that robust governance and oversight mechanisms are in place.
The analogy is straightforward: just as a vibe coder describes what software should do without writing it themselves, a policymaker could describe what a service should achieve without specifying every implementation detail. That does, however, require that frameworks, standards and responsibilities be clearly established in advance.
Whether this model is feasible in practice within the Dutch government context, with its regulations around procurement, privacy and public accountability, is precisely the kind of question the Friday sessions aim to address.
The choice of The Hague Tech as the venue is not coincidental. The tech hub in The Hague has long positioned itself as a meeting place for companies and organisations working on the digitalisation of the public sector. The Hague is home to a concentration of ministries, executive agencies and international institutions, making the city a logical location for initiatives at the intersection of technology and policy.
Specific information about the organising parties behind this particular series, as well as any speakers or partners, was not publicly available at the time of publication. Those interested are advised to consult The Hague Tech's website for up-to-date details on the programme.
The sessions are weekly and appear to be aimed at a broad audience within and around government. No publicly available information on admission fees, registration procedures or the precise programme per date had been released at the time of publication.
This article draws in part on the following sources.
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