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The Global Gathering brings together groups from around the world working on the most urgent technology-related challenges affecting human rights, social justice, civil society, and journalism at the local, regional and global levels.


==== '''<big>Open call for programming starts March 19</big>''' ====
<big>'''📌'''</big> '''Need emergency support when traveling?''' You can contact Team CommUNITY’s Signal Phone Number +1 (914) 267-3035.
The link to the open call for programming will be sent to all approved GG attendees on March 19. For this reason, make sure to apply for a ticket as soon as possible.
 
== '''What We Look For?''' ==
We look for programming that reflects real needs on the ground, and help tackle urgent tech/digital challenges impacting civil society, defenders and journalists on the local, regional, and global levels. We especially love programming that is used to advance goals, improve skills, deepen knowledge around a specific area, or help address known or emerging challenges. For this, we use Circles, Meetups, Skill-Share Workshops, and Villages. 
 
We also love when projects and individuals share their work with others. For this we use booths, and in rare occasion, Circles. 
 
== '''The Format''' ==
Given the numerous challenges, disruptions, and state of the world, this year we have begun working on programming earlier in the year. This is because we would like to coordinate numerous folks pre-event, to strengthen the impact of activities. Formats this year will include:
 
'''Circles''', or collaborative discussions that draw out collective wisdom, facilitate brainstorming, or help problem-solve around challenges.


'''Booths''' [https://www.digitalrights.community/blog/how-gg-booths-help-you-achieve-your-goals Read about why our booth design are unique.]  They allow projects to use one of the venue’s permanent structures to showcase their work, demo a tool, run a skillshare, or have one-to-one conversations with participants.  
<big>'''📌'''</big> '''Questions about the event?''' Email us at gather@digitalrights.community if you have questions.<br>


'''Meetups''' are designed to gather participants who share a commonality or interest in a more informal setting. While Team CommUNITY will be coordinating a select number of topical and regional networking meetups, participants will be provided with tools to self-organize their own meetups.
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'''<big>Global Gathering 2026 Programming at a Glance</big>'''
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|-
! style="width: 10%;" |'''<big>Sept. 3</big>'''
! style="width: 10%;" |Times
!'''<big>Sept. 4</big>'''
!'''<big>Sept. 5</big>'''
!'''<big>Sept 6</big>'''
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background: #5BE6EF;" |Pre-Registration is from
'''16:00 - 20:00'''
!'''9:00 - 12:00'''
| style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |'''[[September 4 2026 Agenda|Satellite Events and Workshops]]'''
| style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |'''[[September 5 2026 Agenda|Satellite Events and Workshops]]'''
| style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |'''[[September 6 2026 Agenda|Satellite Events and Workshops]]'''
|-
!'''9:00 - 12:00'''
| style="background: #FFD6CD; vertical-align: top;" |'''Wellbeing Morning Activities'''
[[Catalyst Coaching Group]] [[Catalyst Coaching Group|🪴]]
| style="background: #FFD6CD; vertical-align: top;" |'''Wellbeing Morning Activities'''
[[Sound Bath Grounding]] 🌿
| style="background: #FFD6CD; vertical-align: top;" |'''Wellbeing Morning Activities'''
[[GG 5K|GG 5K Run / Walk]] <big>🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️</big>
|-
!'''12:00 - 13:00'''
| style="background: #FFF9C4; width: 25%; vertical-align: top;" | '''[[September 4 2026 Agenda|Regional Meetups]]'''
| style="background: #FFF9C4; width: 25%; vertical-align: top;" |'''[[September 5 2026 Agenda|Networking Hour and Featured Meetups]]'''
| style="background: #FFF9C4; width: 25%; vertical-align: top;" |'''[[September 6 2026 Agenda|Networking Hour and Featured Meetups]]'''
|-
!'''13:00 - 18:00'''
| style="background: #c0e590;" |'''[[September 4 2026 Agenda#Circles, Villages and Offsite Meetups|Circles, Villages, and Booths]]'''
| style="background: #c0e590;" |'''[[September 5 2026 Agenda#Circles, Villages and Offsite Meetups|Circles, Villages, and Booths]]'''
| style="background: #c0e590;" |'''[[September 6 2026 Agenda#Circles, Villages and Offsite Meetups|Circles, Villages, and Booths]]'''
|-
!'''18:00 - 21:00'''
| style="background: #ffa3e8; vertical-align: top;" |[[September 4 2026 Agenda#drag|The Digital Rights Drag Show & DJ Boom Boom Boom]]
| style="background: #ffa3e8; vertical-align: top;" |[[September 5 2026 Agenda#karaoke|The Calyx Karaoke Extravaganza]]
| style="background: #ffa3e8; vertical-align: top;" |[https://wiki.digitalrights.community/index.php?title=September_6_2026_Agenda#September_6_Global_Gathering_After_Hours_|_18:00_-_21:00 Closing Party! with DJ Manez!]
|}


'''Skill-Share Workshops:''' Additionally, in response to your feedback, more skill-share workshops will be included in the 2026 event programming.
== <big style="text-shadow:#5BE6EF 0.1em 0.1em 1.5em,#01EE796D -0.1em -0.1em 1.5em;">Detailed Agenda by Day</big> ==
{| style="width:100%"
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! style="background-color:#fde68a; padding: 30px" |<big>[[September 4 2026 Agenda|September 4]]</big>
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! style="background-color:#c0e590; padding: 30px" | <big>[[September 5 2026 Agenda|September 5]]</big>
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! style="background-color:#5BE6EF; padding: 30px" |<big>[[September 6 2026 Agenda|September 6]]</big>
|}


'''Villages:''' In some cases, we will be grouping Circles and Booths into Villages, which are community-led hubs focused on specific themes, regions or areas of practices. In the past, organizations and networks have hosted villages centered on their core work, shared challenges, or regional priorities. 
== Updates ==


== '''2026 Themes''' ==
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In addition to the themes listed below, areas we will be highlighting through collaborative programming include, to-date, spyware response, secure communications, and organizational security, in addition to theme areas of autonomous infrastructure, circumvention technology.
[[File:Participants+at+the+GG.jpg|right|link=File:Participants_at_the_GG.jpg| <big>🌱</big>  Did you know that participants represent over 120+ countries, with 51% of attendees living in the Global Majority, and 54% identifying as women or gender non-conforming|thumb|345x345px]]


=== '''Ecosystem Security, Sustainability, and Health''' ===
* [[Offsite Meetups 2026|'''We are now starting to update the Offsite Meetups page.''' Check out the directions on how to add a meetup.]]<br><br>
* Best practices for navigating new organizational realities
* '''Most morning workshops are at at capacity!''' However, we are still accepting RSVPs for the [https://digitalrights.formstack.com/forms/desayuno_latino_americano Latin American Breakfast.]<br><br>
* Organizational security in low-resource environments
* '''The [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12hT-Ho6M495b5Ld2_6kAtwDWS17g-sZI/edit 2026 Travel and Safety Guide]''' has physical and digital security advice for participants.<br><br>
* Digital security training for at-risk groups and journalists
* '''If you wish to report a code of conduct violation,''' you can report on the following Signal number: +1 (347) 646-0379 or by emailing [email protected].<br><br>
* Challenges and updates in security education and training
* '''If you are having a medical emergency,''' you can call 112 or go directly to the nearest hospital. [https://www2.gov.pt/en-GB/cidadaos-europeus-viajar-viver-e-fazer-negocios-em-portugal/cuidados-de-saude-em-portugal/contactos-de-emergencia-em-portugal Check out this list of Hospitals in Portugal.]
* Whistleblowing protection
** Note that Portugal also has a Healthline (known as SNS 24) that can be used to obtain general medical advice regarding minor issues - call them at +351 808 24 24 24. If you are calling and experience connectivity issues, you can also [https://www.sns24.gov.pt/ visit sns24.gov.pt] for online services or to access support via the MySNS app. <br><br>
* Identifying and onboarding new funders to the field
* '''Before you arrive in Portugal''' review the [https://wiki.digitalrights.community/Security_Policy Security Policy], [https://wiki.digitalrights.community/Code_of_Conduct Code of Conduct,] and [[Global Gathering Health Policy|Health Policy]].<br><br></div>


=== '''Surveillance and Censorship''' ===
== Tools & Resources ==
* Current research and frontline insights
<div class="responsive-image">[[File:Gathering Defenders.png|right|frameless|230x230px]]</div>
* Threat and/or trend discovery
<big>'''📌'''</big> '''Checkout our [[Hotels and Transportation|hotels and transportation options]]''' guide, which covers traveling to Estoril from multiple locations, including the airport.
* New and emerging spyware developments
* Combatting smart cities, data brokers, and other privacy intrusive tools
* Open source circumvention and encrypted communications tools, as well as protocols and effective approaches to tool use
* Emerging technological challenges and trends in digital surveillance and censorship
* Challenges and updates in security education and training


=== '''Alternative Infrastructure and Digital Sovereignty''' ===
<big>'''📌'''</big> Our '''[[Navigating Estoril]]''' guide has a list of pharmacies, hospitals, ATMs and banks near the venue, as well as an interactive map with recommended restaurants, services, and landmarks.
* Building decentralized and community-owned technologies.
* Common challenges and practical approaches to self-hosting, adopting open source tools, and divesting from extractive technologies.


=== '''Emerging and Urgent Tech Issues: Disinformation, AI, Platform Accountability, Internet Blackouts, Etc.''' ===
<big>'''📌'''</big> The '''[[Navigating Portugal]]''' guide has useful terms and practical tips for getting around (such as how to order specific types of coffee), recommended day trips from Estoril, and an overview of the digital rights ecosystem.
* Updates on current trends in disinformation, platform accountability, and other emerging tech-related issues impacting rights defenders and journalists, prioritizing frontline experiences.
* Developments in platform accountability work, current needs, and brainstorming cross-regional actions.
* Best practices to navigate internet shutdowns.
* Best practices in information integrity, archiving, and combatting disinformation campaigns.
* AI and automated decision-making as it relates to surveillance, censorship, equity, and access.
* Embedding human rights principles into automated processes.


=== '''Civil Society Reflections on Tech Regulation''' ===
== Partners ==
* Updates to laws, governance frameworks, and regulatory approaches shaping digital rights, data protection and privacy, freedom of expression, Internet governance, etc.
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* Use of legal and regulatory mechanisms to attack civil society, e.g. SLAPPs.
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* Regulatory, technical, and civic responses to emerging risks
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* Global impact and implications of regional tech policy and regulation.
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File:Numun logo26.png|link=https://numun.fund/
File:Greenhost_logo26.png|link=https://greenhost.net/
File:Access logo26.png|link=https://www.accessnow.org/
File:Amnesty logo26.png|link=https://www.amnesty.org/en/tech/
File:Tor logo26.png|link=https://www.torproject.org/
File:Resident_logo26.png|link=https://resident.ngo/
File:Guardian_logo26.png|link=https://guardianproject.info/
File:Air_logo26.png|link=https://air.ms/
File:Ok_logo26.png|link=https://okthanks.com/
File:Drf_logo26.png|link=https://digitalrightsfoundation.pk/
File:Otf_logo26.png|link=http://www.opentech.fund/
File:DdP_logo26.png|link=https://www.digitaldefenders.org/
File:Eff_logo26.png|link=https://www.eff.org/
File:Luminate_logo26.png|link=https://luminategroup.com/en
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Latest revision as of 00:01, 29 August 2026


Gathering defenders at the intersection of technology and rights

The Global Gathering brings together groups from around the world working on the most urgent technology-related challenges affecting human rights, social justice, civil society, and journalism at the local, regional and global levels.

📌 Need emergency support when traveling? You can contact Team CommUNITY’s Signal Phone Number +1 (914) 267-3035.

📌 Questions about the event? Email us at [email protected] if you have questions.


Global Gathering 2026 Programming at a Glance

Sept. 3 Times Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Sept 6
Pre-Registration is from

16:00 - 20:00

9:00 - 12:00 Satellite Events and Workshops Satellite Events and Workshops Satellite Events and Workshops
9:00 - 12:00 Wellbeing Morning Activities

Catalyst Coaching Group 🪴

Wellbeing Morning Activities

Sound Bath Grounding 🌿

Wellbeing Morning Activities

GG 5K Run / Walk 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

12:00 - 13:00 Regional Meetups Networking Hour and Featured Meetups Networking Hour and Featured Meetups
13:00 - 18:00 Circles, Villages, and Booths Circles, Villages, and Booths Circles, Villages, and Booths
18:00 - 21:00 The Digital Rights Drag Show & DJ Boom Boom Boom The Calyx Karaoke Extravaganza Closing Party! with DJ Manez!

Detailed Agenda by Day

September 4 September 5 September 6

Updates

🌱 Did you know that participants represent over 120+ countries, with 51% of attendees living in the Global Majority, and 54% identifying as women or gender non-conforming

Tools & Resources

📌 Checkout our hotels and transportation options guide, which covers traveling to Estoril from multiple locations, including the airport.

📌 Our Navigating Estoril guide has a list of pharmacies, hospitals, ATMs and banks near the venue, as well as an interactive map with recommended restaurants, services, and landmarks.

📌 The Navigating Portugal guide has useful terms and practical tips for getting around (such as how to order specific types of coffee), recommended day trips from Estoril, and an overview of the digital rights ecosystem.

Partners

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