Matrix Conference 2024

Polychat - Interoperability for the masses
2024-09-20 , LAB Green (Basement)

Communication is a human right and the state of chat messenger interoperability a social disaster.


In this talk, I speak about the absurdity of the status quo and it's impact on society. I look at current solution approaches and developments since the come into effect of the DMA, and finally present our own solution: polychat - an interoperable group messaging service which allows people pseudonymized fluid cross-platform communication from within their preferred messenger app.

  • designer / UX specialist with over 25 years of industry experience
  • initiator, product lead and UX designer of polychat
  • co-organiser of the matrix community summits, member of the matrix community events team
  • c-base member since 2000
    Nadine advocates for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, mentoring aspiring designers and championing equitable initiatives. When she doesn't work she does yoga, learns to play the drums, or ferments vegetables :)