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<li>[[2026 Global Gathering Programming|Programming]]</li> | <li>[[2026 Global Gathering Programming|Programming]]</li> | ||
<li>[[Navigating Estoril]]</li> | <li>[[Navigating Estoril]]</li> | ||
<li>[[Hotels and Transportation|Transportation]]</li> | |||
<li>[[Navigating Portugal]]</li> | <li>[[Navigating Portugal]]</li> | ||
<li>[[Visa and Security Support]]</li> | |||
<li>[[Code of Conduct]]</li> | <li>[[Code of Conduct]]</li> | ||
<li>[[Security Policy]]</li> | <li>[[Security Policy]]</li> | ||
<li>[[ | <li>[[Global Gathering Health Policy|Health Policy]]</li> | ||
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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>'''📌'''</big> '''Need emergency support when traveling?''' You can contact Team CommUNITY’s Signal Phone Number +1 (914) 267-3035. | |||
<big>'''📌'''</big> '''Questions about the event?''' Email us at gather@digitalrights.community if you have questions.<br> | |||
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'''<big>Global Gathering 2026 Programming at a Glance</big>''' | |||
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!'''<big>Sept 6</big>''' | !'''<big>Sept 6</big>''' | ||
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! rowspan="5" style="background: #5BE6EF;" |Pre-Registration | ! rowspan="5" style="background: #5BE6EF;" |Pre-Registration is from | ||
'''16:00 - 20:00''' | '''16:00 - 20:00''' | ||
! | !'''9:00 - 12:00''' | ||
| style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |'''Satellite Events and Workshops''' | | style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |'''[[September 4 2026 Agenda|Satellite Events and Workshops]]''' | ||
| style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |'''Satellite Events and Workshops''' | | style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |'''[[September 5 2026 Agenda|Satellite Events and Workshops]]''' | ||
| style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |'''Satellite Events and Workshops''' | | style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |'''[[September 6 2026 Agenda|Satellite Events and Workshops]]''' | ||
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!'''9:00 - 12:00''' | !'''9:00 - 12:00''' | ||
| style="background: #FFD6CD; vertical-align: top;" |'''Wellbeing Morning Activities''' | | style="background: #FFD6CD; vertical-align: top;" |'''Wellbeing Morning Activities''' | ||
[[Catalyst Coaching Group]] [[Catalyst Coaching Group|🪴]] | |||
| style="background: #FFD6CD; vertical-align: top;" |'''Wellbeing Morning Activities''' | | style="background: #FFD6CD; vertical-align: top;" |'''Wellbeing Morning Activities''' | ||
[[Sound Bath Grounding]] 🌿 | |||
| style="background: #FFD6CD; vertical-align: top;" |'''Wellbeing Morning Activities''' | | style="background: #FFD6CD; vertical-align: top;" |'''Wellbeing Morning Activities''' | ||
[[GG 5K|GG 5K Run / Walk]] <big>🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️</big> | |||
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!'''12:00 - 13:00''' | !'''12:00 - 13:00''' | ||
| style="background: #FFF9C4; width: 25%;" |'''Regional Meetups''' | | style="background: #FFF9C4; width: 25%; vertical-align: top;" | '''[[September 4 2026 Agenda|Regional Meetups]]''' | ||
| style="background: #FFF9C4; width: 25%;" |'''Networking Hour''' | | style="background: #FFF9C4; width: 25%; vertical-align: top;" |'''[[September 5 2026 Agenda|Networking Hour and Featured Meetups]]''' | ||
| style="background: #FFF9C4; width: 25%;" |'''Networking Hour''' | | style="background: #FFF9C4; width: 25%; vertical-align: top;" |'''[[September 6 2026 Agenda|Networking Hour and Featured Meetups]]''' | ||
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!'''13:00 - 18:00''' | !'''13:00 - 18:00''' | ||
| style="background: #c0e590;" |'''[[September 4 2026 Agenda|Circles, Villages, | | style="background: #c0e590;" |'''[[September 4 2026 Agenda#Circles, Villages and Offsite Meetups|Circles, Villages, and Booths]]''' | ||
| style="background: #c0e590;" |'''[[September | | style="background: #c0e590;" |'''[[September 5 2026 Agenda#Circles, Villages and Offsite Meetups|Circles, Villages, and Booths]]''' | ||
| style="background: #c0e590;" |'''[[September | | style="background: #c0e590;" |'''[[September 6 2026 Agenda#Circles, Villages and Offsite Meetups|Circles, Villages, and Booths]]''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
!'''18:00 - 21:00''' | !'''18:00 - 21:00''' | ||
| style="background: #ffa3e8; vertical-align: top;" |[[September 4 2026 Agenda#drag|The Drag Show | | 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;" |Karaoke Extravaganza | | style="background: #ffa3e8; vertical-align: top;" |[[September 5 2026 Agenda#karaoke|The Calyx Karaoke Extravaganza]] | ||
| style="background: #ffa3e8; vertical-align: top;" |DJ | | 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!] | ||
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== Updates == | == Updates == | ||
==Tools & Resources== | |||
<div class="responsive-image"> | |||
[[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]] | |||
* [[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> | |||
* '''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> | |||
* '''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> | |||
* '''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> | |||
* '''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.] | |||
** 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> | |||
* '''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> | |||
== Tools & Resources == | |||
<div class="responsive-image">[[File:Gathering Defenders.png|right|frameless|230x230px]]</div> | |||
<big>'''📌'''</big> '''Checkout our [[Hotels and Transportation|hotels and transportation options]]''' guide, which covers traveling to Estoril from multiple locations, including the airport. | |||
<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. | |||
<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. | |||
== Partners == | |||
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="150" heights="100"> | |||
File:Calyx logo26.png|link=https://calyxinstitute.org/ | |||
File:Faulac logo26.png|link=https://es.faulac.org/ | |||
File:Apc logo26.png|link=https://www.apc.org | |||
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 | |||
File:Ford logo26.png|link=https://www.fordfoundation.org/ | |||
</gallery> | |||
Latest revision as of 00:01, 29 August 2026

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 | Wellbeing Morning Activities | 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

- We are now starting to update the Offsite Meetups page. Check out the directions on how to add a meetup.
- Most morning workshops are at at capacity! However, we are still accepting RSVPs for the Latin American Breakfast.
- The 2026 Travel and Safety Guide has physical and digital security advice for participants.
- 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].
- If you are having a medical emergency, you can call 112 or go directly to the nearest hospital. Check out this list of Hospitals in Portugal.
- 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 visit sns24.gov.pt for online services or to access support via the MySNS app.
- 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 visit sns24.gov.pt for online services or to access support via the MySNS app.
- Before you arrive in Portugal review the Security Policy, Code of Conduct, and Health Policy.
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.
