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'''Where:''' Estoril, Portugal
'''Where:''' Estoril, Portugal


'''Deadline to apply:''' We are extending it from April 15 to April 30!
'''Deadline to Apply:''' April 30, 2024
 
'''The 2024 edition of the Global Gathering (GG) will double in size from the 2023 event to around 1,000-1,300 participants,''' part of Team CommUNITY’s three-year plan to grow the event in a safe, secure and sustainable way to the size and scope achieved pre-pandemic.
 
GG brings together digital rights networks from around the world for three days of collaboration building, knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and rejuvenation. Event activities focus on enhancing networking,  and collaborative discussions through meetups, workshops, project showcases, and much more! 
 
==Planning Your Trip & Navigating Estoril==
 
[[File:Travel and Safety advice.png|frameless|88x88px|Travel and Safety Advice Guide|left]][https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZCrs4PjQQRdYwU8pfZO4-3O7sjzMovu7/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108055999378027985078&rtpof=true&sd=true '''<big>Review the 2024 Travel and Safety Advice</big>''']<br>We have compiled a great document with travel, safety and security advice to ensure you are safe and secure before, during, and after your participation in GG.. Included is a great checklist of items to bring, contact numbers of both TCU team and Portuguese entities to have on hand, and much more!<br>______________________________________________________________________
[[File:Airplane.png|left|frameless|88x88px]]
'''[[Planning Your Trip|<big>Planning Your Trip</big>]]'''<br>Learn about recommended hotels in the area, how you can get to Estoril from the airport, as well as hospitals, pharmacies and other healthcare information.<br>[[File:Map.png|frameless|88x88px|left]]
'''[[Navigating Estoril|<big>Navigating Estoril</big>]]'''<br>We have compiled a list of day trips you can take from Estoril, a list of ATMs and Banks near the venue, general information about public transportation, and some Portuguese language tips, including how to order coffee!
 
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==[[Submitting a Proposal|Now Accepting Program Proposals]] ==
[[File:GG2024 proposals.png|right|220x220px]]
'''Deadline:''' Extended to '''June 30, 2024'''!
 
'''This year we are giving participants the opportunity to host two types of activities - Circles and Booths -''' that address one of the 2024 event’s four tracks''':''' Ecosystem Wellbeing; Circumvention Technologies; Security, Threats and Risks; and Digital Rights 2050. The format of this year’s activities was chosen to enhance creativity and inspire an authentic exchange of ideas.


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|<big>[https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ '''Apply for a Ticket Now!''']</big>
|'''<big>[[Submitting a Proposal|Submit a Proposal]]</big>'''
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In addition to participant proposals, Team CommUNITY will be organizing regional and practitioner meetups on the first day of the Global Gathering:


The Global Gathering (GG) brings together digital rights networks from around the world for three days of collaboration building, knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and rejuvenation.  
* '''Regional Meetups:''' Africa; Asia; Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia; Latin America; and MENA.
* '''Practitioner Meetups:''' Digital Security Trainers; Policy; Researchers.
* '''Private Working Groups and Meetings: '''VPN Community Initiative Gathering.


The 2024 programmatic themes are '''Ecosystem Wellbeing'''; '''Circumvention Technologies'''; '''Security, Threats, and Risks'''; and '''Digital Rights 2050'''. Event activities focus on enhancing networking,  and collaborative discussions through meetups, workshops, project showcases, and much more! 
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<big>'''[[AMA on How to Submit a Proposal for GG 2024|AMA on How to Submit a Great Proposal]]'''</big><br>
Check out [[AMA on How to Submit a Proposal for GG 2024|the notes]] from our chat based Q&A session where we answered questions regarding: 
* This year’s themes;  
* The difference between a Booth and Circle; and  
* What makes a good proposal.
|}


'''The 2024 edition will double in size from the 2023 event to around 900-1,000 participants,''' part of Team CommUNITY’s three-year plan to grow the event in a safe, secure and sustainable way to the size and scope achieved pre-pandemic.
== Looking for Organizations to Participate in the Job Fair! ==
[[File:Job Fair GG 2024.png|right|frameless|150x150px]]


== How to Apply to the Global Gathering ==
We are looking for organizations to participate in the Job Fair that we will be hosting at the Global Gathering! Do you have current roles you want to fill or want to meet talent for potential future roles? Then this is the event for you! The Job Fair will last two hours, and no other programming will take place during that time.  
[[File:2024 Global Gathering Apply.png|left|frameless|239x239px]]
 
Head over to the [https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ Global Gathering ticketing platform] where you will be able to apply for the Global Gathering, view your application status, update your profile, and request Equity Fund support.
You will be assigned a booth that you can use at your discretion. Interested? Then fill out this form as soon as possible:
Remember to apply as soon as possible! We expect a high demand this year! 
 
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|'''<big>[https://digitalrights.formstack.com/forms/2024_gg_jobfair Participate in the Job Fair!]</big>'''
|[https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ '''<big>Apply for a Ticket Now!</big>''']
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==Partners and Satellite Events==
==Global Gathering Platform==
[[File:2024 Global Gathering Satellite Event.png|right|frameless|182x182px|satellite]]'''Consider becoming a partner for the 2024 Global Gathering,''' and receive a myriad of benefits from free tickets, to a guaranteed spot in the project expo! In addition, monies collected will support our Equity Fund. Reach out to gather@digitalrights.community for more information.
[[File:Ticket_2024.png|right|frameless|150x150px]]
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|'''Are you thinking of hosting a satellite event''' like a team retreat, coalition meeting, or workshop? Reach out to us to learn what services and support we can provide. Email [mailto:gather@digitalrights.community gather@digitalrights.community]
|}


''We want to thank the following partners and sponsors who have already confirmed their support for 2024! More coming!'' 
Head over to the [https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ Global Gathering Platform] where you will be able to log in and:


<gallery widths="160" perrow="5" mode="nolines">
* View your Global Gathering application status;
File:GG Tor 1600 900.png|alt=Tor|link=https://www.torproject.org/
* Submit proposals for programming at the Global Gathering; and
File:GG Calyx 1600 900.png|alt=Calyx|link=https://www.calyxinstitute.org/
* Update your Global Gathering application and proposal submissions.
File:GG Omidyar Network 1600 900.png|alt=Omidyar Network|link=https://omidyar.com/
File:GG Ford Foundation 1600 900.png|alt=Ford Foundation|link=https://www.fordfoundation.org/
File:GG Open Tech Fund 1600 900.png|alt=Open Tech Fund|link=https://www.opentech.fund/
File:GG Greenhost 1600 900.png|alt=Greenhost|link=https://greenhost.net/
File:GG Globaleaks 1600 900.png|alt=Globaleaks|link=https://www.globaleaks.org/
File:GG Equality Labs 1600 900.png|alt=Equality Labs|link=https://www.equalitylabs.org/
File:GG Freedom of the Press Foundation 1600 900.png|alt=Freedom of the Press Foundation|link=https://freedom.press/
File:GG Center for Digital Resilience 1600 900.png|alt=Center for Digital Resilience|link=https://digiresilience.org/
File:GG DRF Pakistan 1600 900.png|alt=Digital Rights Foundation Pakistan|link=https://digitalrightsfoundation.pk/
File:GG Internews 1600 900.png|alt=Internews|link=https://internews.org/
File:GG Privacy Lx 1600 900.png|alt=Privacy Lx|link=https://privacylx.org/
File:GG Save Open Archive 1600 900.png|alt=Save by OpenArchive|link=https://open-archive.org/save
File:GG Border Center For Journalists And Bloggers 1600 900.png|alt=Border Center for Journalists and Bloggers|link=https://www.bordercenter.net/
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==[[Submitting a Proposal|Global Gathering Program Activities]]==
<br>
[[File:GG.png|right|150x150px]]
The Global Gathering format is co-designed with our global community - representative of different disciplines, backgrounds and regions - who value collaborative, bottom-up, and joyful approaches. This year we are giving participants the opportunity to host two types of activities - Circles and Booths - that address one of the 2024 event’s four tracks: Ecosystem Wellbeing; Circumvention Technologies; Security, Threats and Risks; and Digital Rights 2050. The format of this year’s activities was chosen to enhance creativity and inspire an authentic exchange of ideas.


'''Deadline for Submissions:''' May 30, 2024
==Partners and Satellite Events==
{| class="wikitable" style="background-color:#FDD34D;"
'''Consider becoming a partner for the 2024 Global Gathering,''' and receive a myriad of benefits from free tickets, to a guaranteed spot in the project expo! In addition, monies collected will support our Equity Fund. Reach out to us to learn what services and support we can provide. Email [mailto:gather@digitalrights.community gather@digitalrights.community]. We can also help if you are hosting a satellite event - team retreat, coalition meeting, etc. -reach out! 
|'''<big>[[Submitting a Proposal|Submit a Proposal!]]</big>'''
|}


And stay tuned to hear about the Global Gathering Job Fair! The Job Fair will bring together diverse digital rights organizations who are actively hiring at the Global Gathering and complement TCU’s popular, year-round [https://www.digitalrights.community/job-board Job Board].
''We want to thank the following partners and sponsors who have already confirmed their support for 2024! More coming!'' <gallery widths="160" perrow="5" mode="nolines">
GG Tor 1600 900.png|alt=Tor logo
GG Calyx 1600 900.png|alt=Calyx logo
GG Omidyar Network 1600 900.png|alt=Omidyar Network logo
GG Ford Foundation 1600 900.png|alt=Ford Foundation logo
GG Open Tech Fund 1600 900.png|alt=Open Tech Fund logo
GG Greenhost 1600 900.png|alt=Greenhost logo
GG Globaleaks 1600 900.png|alt=Globaleaks logo
GG Equality Labs 1600 900.png|alt=Equality Labs logo
GG Freedom of the Press Foundation 1600 900.png|alt=Freedom of the Press Foundation logo
GG Center for Digital Resilience 1600 900.png|alt=Center for Digital Resilience logo
GG DRF Pakistan 1600 900.png|alt=Digital Rights Foundation Pakistan logo
Citizen Lab logo 1600 900.png|alt=Citizen Lab logo
GG Internews 1600 900.png|alt=Internews logo
GG Border Center For Journalists And Bloggers 1600 900.png|alt=Border Center for Journalists and Bloggers
GG Save Open Archive 1600 900.png|alt=Save by OpenArchive logo
GG Privacy Lx 1600 900.png|alt=Privacy Lx logo
Digital Defenders Partnership logo.png|alt=Digital Defenders Partnership logo
ESOP logo.png|alt=ESOP logo
File:Horizontal logo.png|alt=Horizontal logo
File:Clean Insights Guardian Project 1600 900.png|alt=Clean Insights by the Guardian Project logo
File:Digital Security Lab Ukraine 1600 900.png|alt=Digital Security Lab Ukraine logo
File:Greatfire logo 1600 900.png|alt=Greatfire
File:EQualitie 1600 900.png|alt=eQualitie logo
File:NUMUN_1600_900.png|alt=Numun Fund logo
File:Mozilla 1600 900.png|alt=Mozilla logo
File:APC_1600_900.png|alt=Numun Fund logo
File:Conexo 1600 900.png|alt=Conexo logo
File:D3_-_Defesa_dos_Direitos_Digitais_1600_900.png|alt=Defensa dos Direitos Digitais logo
File:Article 19 1600 900.png|alt=Article 19 logo
</gallery>
'''Equity Fund Sponsors'''
<gallery widths="160" perrow="5" mode="nolines">
File:Meta 1600 900.png|alt=Meta logo
File:Jigsaw 1600 900.png|alt=Jigsaw logo
</gallery>


==Visa and Equity Fund Support==
==Visa and Equity Fund Support==
[[File:Visa Support at the GG.png|right|frameless|143x143px]]The '''<u>[[Visa and Equity Fund Support]]</u>''' page has all the information you need regarding:  
[[File:Airplane.png|right|frameless|143x143px]]The '''<u>[[Visa and Equity Fund Support]]</u>''' page has all the information you need regarding:  


*Obtaining a visa for Portugal;
* Obtaining a visa for Portugal; and
*The ongoing support TCU can offer for your visa process; and
* Ongoing support TCU can offer during your visa process.
*How to apply for Equity Fund support, which covers the travel costs for individuals from low-resourced, at-risk communities. Equity Fund applications close on April 15.


==Planning Your Trip & Navigating Estoril==
''Note: Equity Fund requests closed on April 15. However, we are still providing visa support.''
[[File:GG (2).png|right|frameless|140x140px]]
We have created two pages that will help you with a number of tasks before you arrive.  


The '''[[Planning Your Trip]]''' page provides information on:


*Recommended hotels in the area;
*The various ways you can get to Estoril from the airport (public transportation, taxis, etc); and
*Healthcare info including pharmacies and hospitals
The '''[[Navigating Estoril]]''' page provides information on: 
*Recommended day trips around Estoril;
* ATMS & Banks locations near the venue;
*Public Transportation general information; and
*Some Portuguese language tips.


==Health, Safety & Security Policies==
==Health, Safety & Security Policies==
[[File:Health icon.png|frameless|167x167px|left]]
[[File:Heart.png|frameless|167x167px|left]]


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|[[Global Gathering COVID-19 Policy|'''<big>COVID Policy</big>''']]
|[[Code of Conduct|'''<big>Code of Conduct</big>''']]
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|[[Security Policy|'''<big>Security Policy</big>''']]
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|[[Security Policy|'''<big>Security Policy</big>''']]
|[[Global Gathering COVID-19 Policy|'''<big>COVID Policy</big>''']]
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==Global Gathering FAQ, Ask-Me-Anything & more==
==Global Gathering FAQ, Ask-Me-Anything & more==
We are building this section! In the meantime, take a look at:
We are building this section! In the meantime, take a look at:  


*The [[2024 Global Gathering Frequently Asked Questions and Answers]] (FAQ)
*[[2024 Global Gathering Frequently Asked Questions and Answers]] (FAQ)
*The [[Global Gathering FAQ|resources and questions asked for the Global Gathering 2023]]
*[[Global Gathering FAQ|Resources and FAQ for the 2023 Global Gathering]]

Latest revision as of 20:28, 4 July 2024

2024 Global Gathering Application visual (4).png

Welcome to the 2024 Global Gathering!

When: September 27, 28, 29

Where: Estoril, Portugal

Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2024

The 2024 edition of the Global Gathering (GG) will double in size from the 2023 event to around 1,000-1,300 participants, part of Team CommUNITY’s three-year plan to grow the event in a safe, secure and sustainable way to the size and scope achieved pre-pandemic.

GG brings together digital rights networks from around the world for three days of collaboration building, knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and rejuvenation. Event activities focus on enhancing networking, and collaborative discussions through meetups, workshops, project showcases, and much more!

Planning Your Trip & Navigating Estoril

Travel and Safety Advice Guide

Review the 2024 Travel and Safety Advice
We have compiled a great document with travel, safety and security advice to ensure you are safe and secure before, during, and after your participation in GG.. Included is a great checklist of items to bring, contact numbers of both TCU team and Portuguese entities to have on hand, and much more!
______________________________________________________________________

Airplane.png

Planning Your Trip
Learn about recommended hotels in the area, how you can get to Estoril from the airport, as well as hospitals, pharmacies and other healthcare information.

Map.png

Navigating Estoril
We have compiled a list of day trips you can take from Estoril, a list of ATMs and Banks near the venue, general information about public transportation, and some Portuguese language tips, including how to order coffee!

.

Now Accepting Program Proposals

GG2024 proposals.png

Deadline: Extended to June 30, 2024!

This year we are giving participants the opportunity to host two types of activities - Circles and Booths - that address one of the 2024 event’s four tracks: Ecosystem Wellbeing; Circumvention Technologies; Security, Threats and Risks; and Digital Rights 2050. The format of this year’s activities was chosen to enhance creativity and inspire an authentic exchange of ideas.

Submit a Proposal


In addition to participant proposals, Team CommUNITY will be organizing regional and practitioner meetups on the first day of the Global Gathering:

  • Regional Meetups: Africa; Asia; Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia; Latin America; and MENA.
  • Practitioner Meetups: Digital Security Trainers; Policy; Researchers.
  • Private Working Groups and Meetings: VPN Community Initiative Gathering.

AMA on How to Submit a Great Proposal
Check out the notes from our chat based Q&A session where we answered questions regarding: 

  • This year’s themes;
  • The difference between a Booth and Circle; and
  • What makes a good proposal.

Looking for Organizations to Participate in the Job Fair!

Job Fair GG 2024.png

We are looking for organizations to participate in the Job Fair that we will be hosting at the Global Gathering! Do you have current roles you want to fill or want to meet talent for potential future roles? Then this is the event for you! The Job Fair will last two hours, and no other programming will take place during that time.

You will be assigned a booth that you can use at your discretion. Interested? Then fill out this form as soon as possible:

Participate in the Job Fair!

Global Gathering Platform

Ticket 2024.png

Head over to the Global Gathering Platform where you will be able to log in and:

  • View your Global Gathering application status;
  • Submit proposals for programming at the Global Gathering; and
  • Update your Global Gathering application and proposal submissions.


Partners and Satellite Events

Consider becoming a partner for the 2024 Global Gathering, and receive a myriad of benefits from free tickets, to a guaranteed spot in the project expo! In addition, monies collected will support our Equity Fund. Reach out to us to learn what services and support we can provide. Email gather@digitalrights.community. We can also help if you are hosting a satellite event - team retreat, coalition meeting, etc. -reach out!

We want to thank the following partners and sponsors who have already confirmed their support for 2024! More coming!

  • Tor logo
  • Calyx logo
  • Omidyar Network logo
  • Ford Foundation logo
  • Open Tech Fund logo
  • Greenhost logo
  • Globaleaks logo
  • Equality Labs logo
  • Freedom of the Press Foundation logo
  • Center for Digital Resilience logo
  • Digital Rights Foundation Pakistan logo
  • Citizen Lab logo
  • Internews logo
  • Border Center for Journalists and Bloggers
  • Save by OpenArchive logo
  • Privacy Lx logo
  • Digital Defenders Partnership logo
  • ESOP logo
  • Horizontal logo
  • Clean Insights by the Guardian Project logo
  • Digital Security Lab Ukraine logo
  • Greatfire
  • eQualitie logo
  • Numun Fund logo
  • Mozilla logo
  • Numun Fund logo
  • Conexo logo
  • Defensa dos Direitos Digitais logo
  • Article 19 logo

Equity Fund Sponsors

  • Meta logo
  • Jigsaw logo

Visa and Equity Fund Support

Airplane.png

The Visa and Equity Fund Support page has all the information you need regarding:

  • Obtaining a visa for Portugal; and
  • Ongoing support TCU can offer during your visa process.

Note: Equity Fund requests closed on April 15. However, we are still providing visa support.


Health, Safety & Security Policies

Heart.png
Code of Conduct
Security Policy
COVID Policy

Global Gathering FAQ, Ask-Me-Anything & more

We are building this section! In the meantime, take a look at:

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