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<big>This is part of the [https://wiki.digitalrights.community/2026_Global_Gathering_Programming <u>'''2026 Global Gathering Agenda'''</u>]</big>   
<big>This is part of the [https://wiki.digitalrights.community/2026_Global_Gathering_Programming <u>'''2026 Global Gathering Agenda'''</u>]</big>   


The following meetups are being organized by participants themselves, and the TCU/GG staff have no oversight on these activities. To add an event to this list, please email [email protected] and send:  
The following meetups are being organized by participants themselves, and the TCU/GG staff have no oversight on these activities. For outdoor activities, please note:  


'''Date:''' 
* Stay hydrated - the Portuguese sun can be strong.
* If you are going to a beach area, be aware that ocean currents in Portugal are quite strong.


'''Time:'''  
'''''Want to add an event?''''' 


'''Location'''
To add an event to this list, please email [email protected] and send:
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* '''Event Name:'''
* '''Date:'''
* '''Time:'''
* '''Location'''
* '''One sentence description'''


== September 4 ==
== September 4 ==
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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 a visa or emergency travel support?''' Contact us on the following Signal number:  +1 (914) 267-3035
<big>'''📌'''</big> '''Questions about the event?''' Email us at [email protected] if you have questions.<br>
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'''<big>Global Gathering 2026 Programming at a Glance</big>'''
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!'''<big>Sept. 5</big>'''
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!'''<big>Sept 6</big>'''
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|'''Free The Nipple'''
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|Praia da Poça
|<small>Long before AI moderation and algorithmic bias became mainstream concerns, Free The Nipple was asking a fundamental question about digital platforms: who gets to be visible, and whose bodies and expression get censored? Let’s take that question beyond the screen and into our lived experience. Join Free The Nipple for informal, topless-friendly beach time and sea-side conversations about platform governance, bodily autonomy, and digital rights. Topless is welcome, never required.  Come to learn, talk, or simply enjoy the beach - this is not an organized protest or demonstration, but a chance to celebrate the freedom, safety and equality promoted by Free The Nipple. Info: <nowiki>https://emma-shapiro.com/free-the-nipple</nowiki></small>
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== September 5 ==
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| style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |'''[[September 4 2026 Agenda|Satellite Events and Workshops]]'''
| style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |'''Description'''
| 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]]'''
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!'''9:00 - 12:00'''
|'''Free The Nipple'''
| style="background: #FFD6CD; vertical-align: top;" |'''Wellbeing Morning Activities'''
|6:30-7:30pm
[[Catalyst Coaching Group]] [[Catalyst Coaching Group|🪴]]
|Praia da Poça
| style="background: #FFD6CD; vertical-align: top;" |'''Wellbeing Morning Activities'''
|<small>Long before AI moderation and algorithmic bias became mainstream concerns, Free The Nipple was asking a fundamental question about digital platforms: who gets to be visible, and whose bodies and expression get censored? Let’s take that question beyond the screen and into our lived experience. Join  Free The Nipple for informal, topless-friendly beach time and sea-side conversations about platform governance, bodily autonomy, and digital rights. Topless is welcome, never required.  Come to learn, talk, or simply enjoy the beach - this is not an organized protest or demonstration, but a chance to celebrate the freedom, safety and equality promoted by Free The Nipple. Info: <nowiki>https://emma-shapiro.com/free-the-nipple</nowiki>   </small>
[[Sound Bath Grounding]] 🌿
| 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'''
|'''Surfing is for EVERYONE! Beginners Group Lesson'''
| style="background: #FFF9C4; width: 25%; vertical-align: top;" | '''[[September 4 2026 Agenda|Regional Meetups]]'''
|Arrive by 11:45 latest to start at noon. Lesson is 90 min
| style="background: #FFF9C4; width: 25%; vertical-align: top;" |'''[[September 5 2026 Agenda|Networking Hour and Featured Meetups]]'''
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* Angel’s Surf School at Carcavelos Beach (15 min from GG venue)
* '''Cost:''' 40 euro for lesson, board, wetsuit, and insurance
|<small>If you have ever been curious about surfing, come join this no-judgement, joy inducing opportunity to play, take a risk, experiment, and meet up with amazing digital rights folks at the same time. Every body is welcome, especially women, queer folks, people of color and anyone else who felt the surf spark but wasn't sure where to start.</small>  
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| style="background: #ffa3e8; vertical-align: top;" |[[September 4 2026 Agenda#drag|The Digital Rights Drag Show & DJ Boom Boom Boom]]
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| style="background: #ffa3e8; vertical-align: top;" |[[September 5 2026 Agenda#karaoke|The Calyx Karaoke Extravaganza]]
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== <big style="text-shadow:#5BE6EF 0.1em 0.1em 1.5em,#01EE796D -0.1em -0.1em 1.5em;">Detailed Agenda by Day</big> ==
== September 6 ==
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|'''''Abortion Justice MeetUp: Textile Stamping & Picnic in the Park'''''
|''11:00–12:30''
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|''<small>Come meet fellow abortion justice movement people for a picnic and DIY textile-stamping session! Bring some picnic treats and your own tote bag, pañuelo, or T-shirt to customize, we will have limited fabric and bandanas to share. Hang out, eat fruit, touch grass, make something together, and spark conversations about reproductive justice. No experience is needed, and everyone is welcome!</small>''
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|'''Free The Nipple'''
|6:30-7:30pm
|Praia da Poça
|<small>''Come meet fellow abortion justice movement people for a picnic and DIY textile-stamping session! Bring some picnic treats and your own tote bag, pañuelo, or T-shirt to customize, we will have limited fabric and bandanas to share. Hang out, eat fruit, touch grass, make something together, and spark conversations about reproductive justice. No experience is needed, and everyone is welcome!Please note: The stamping ink is black, so it works best on white or light-colored fabrics. Organized by Tabi from inroads (makeinroads.org).''</small>
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Latest revision as of 10:16, 4 September 2026


This is part of the 2026 Global Gathering Agenda

The following meetups are being organized by participants themselves, and the TCU/GG staff have no oversight on these activities. For outdoor activities, please note:

  • Stay hydrated - the Portuguese sun can be strong.
  • If you are going to a beach area, be aware that ocean currents in Portugal are quite strong.

Want to add an event?

To add an event to this list, please email [email protected] and send:

  • Event Name:
  • Date:
  • Time:
  • Location
  • One sentence description

September 4

Event Name Time Location Description
Free The Nipple 6:30-7:30pm Praia da Poça Long before AI moderation and algorithmic bias became mainstream concerns, Free The Nipple was asking a fundamental question about digital platforms: who gets to be visible, and whose bodies and expression get censored? Let’s take that question beyond the screen and into our lived experience. Join Free The Nipple for informal, topless-friendly beach time and sea-side conversations about platform governance, bodily autonomy, and digital rights. Topless is welcome, never required. Come to learn, talk, or simply enjoy the beach - this is not an organized protest or demonstration, but a chance to celebrate the freedom, safety and equality promoted by Free The Nipple. Info: https://emma-shapiro.com/free-the-nipple

September 5

Event Name Time Location Description
Free The Nipple 6:30-7:30pm Praia da Poça Long before AI moderation and algorithmic bias became mainstream concerns, Free The Nipple was asking a fundamental question about digital platforms: who gets to be visible, and whose bodies and expression get censored? Let’s take that question beyond the screen and into our lived experience. Join Free The Nipple for informal, topless-friendly beach time and sea-side conversations about platform governance, bodily autonomy, and digital rights. Topless is welcome, never required. Come to learn, talk, or simply enjoy the beach - this is not an organized protest or demonstration, but a chance to celebrate the freedom, safety and equality promoted by Free The Nipple. Info: https://emma-shapiro.com/free-the-nipple   
Surfing is for EVERYONE! Beginners Group Lesson Arrive by 11:45 latest to start at noon. Lesson is 90 min
  • Angel’s Surf School at Carcavelos Beach (15 min from GG venue)
  • Cost: 40 euro for lesson, board, wetsuit, and insurance
If you have ever been curious about surfing, come join this no-judgement, joy inducing opportunity to play, take a risk, experiment, and meet up with amazing digital rights folks at the same time. Every body is welcome, especially women, queer folks, people of color and anyone else who felt the surf spark but wasn't sure where to start.  

September 6

Event Name Time Location Description
Abortion Justice MeetUp: Textile Stamping & Picnic in the Park 11:00–12:30 Steps in front of the venue! Come meet fellow abortion justice movement people for a picnic and DIY textile-stamping session! Bring some picnic treats and your own tote bag, pañuelo, or T-shirt to customize, we will have limited fabric and bandanas to share. Hang out, eat fruit, touch grass, make something together, and spark conversations about reproductive justice. No experience is needed, and everyone is welcome!
Free The Nipple 6:30-7:30pm Praia da Poça Come meet fellow abortion justice movement people for a picnic and DIY textile-stamping session! Bring some picnic treats and your own tote bag, pañuelo, or T-shirt to customize, we will have limited fabric and bandanas to share. Hang out, eat fruit, touch grass, make something together, and spark conversations about reproductive justice. No experience is needed, and everyone is welcome!Please note: The stamping ink is black, so it works best on white or light-colored fabrics. Organized by Tabi from inroads (makeinroads.org).