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= | <center><big><span style="background-color:#C8FF7A;">🍃🍃🍃 Welcome to the Global Gathering 2026 🍃🍃🍃</span></big></center> | ||
''' | [[File:WikiGG26Hero.png|433x433px|left|thumb|'''Examples of issues participants work on:''' | ||
* Holistic digital security and protection of civil society; | |||
* Counteracting online censorship and surveillance; | |||
* Community-focused approaches to issues like AI, disinformation, internet policy and governance, climate and tech; among others. | |||
]]<br><big>'''When:''' September 4, 5 and 6, 2026</big> | |||
<big>'''Where:''' Estoril, Portugal</big> | |||
<big>The Global Gathering brings together groups throughout 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>The gathering’s humane design, unique outdoor venue, and robust security and safety protocols have been celebrated for fostering authentic trust-building and catalyzing impactful coalitions.</big> | |||
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== Global Gathering | == '''Global Gathering Application and Ticketing Platform ''' == | ||
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[[ | '''''We highly recommend''' that you apply as soon as possible, even If you decide not to come - you can always cancel your attendance. This is because applications go through a rigorous vetting and review process for security reasons. This year we will '''NOT''' accept any applications '''AFTER''' the official deadline.'' | ||
</div>[[File:Gt26tickteicon.png|alt=global gathering ticketing platform|left|frameless|161x161px|Gt26tickteicon]]The Global Gathering Platform will be open in Mid-December. | |||
* Please familiarize yourself with the GG's [[Global Gathering Three Step Application and Ticketing Process|three step application and ticketing process]], designed to ensure the security and safety of the event. | |||
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==== | == Partners and Satellite Events == | ||
[[File:Participants+at+the+GG.jpg|link=File:Participants_at_the_GG.jpg|<big>Did you know that w</big><big>e have over 120+ countries represented, with 51% of participants living in Global Majority, and</big> <big>54% identify</big><big>ing</big> <big>as women or gender non-conforming</big> | |||
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Consider becoming a partner for the Global Gathering 2026, and support one of the largest gathering in the world of defenders working at the intersection of technology and tech. Your support goes directly to support our Equity Fund, and the safety and security of the event. | |||
<big>'''New to 2026: Expanded Opportunities for Villages and Satellite Events'''</big> | |||
To ensure that the GG is a more effective tool in 2026, we are expanding opportunities for TCU Partners via '''Villages''' (community-led hubs focused on specific themes, regions or areas of practices) and '''Satellite Events ('''private or public gatherings hosted by partners before, during or after the GG, such as private workshops, stakeholder meetups, team retreats, and more). | |||
To learn more about these and other Partner opportunities, please reach out to us at team@digitalrights.community as soon as possible to ensure we can provide you with the best possible support. | |||
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== Planning | == '''<big>✈ Planning your Trip</big>''' == | ||
[[ | [[File:Visa26.png|left|frameless|162x162px]] | ||
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Even if you are not 100% sure you can attend, we highly recommend you schedule your embassy/consulate appointment ASAP to avoid delays. You can always cancel the appointment at a later date if need be. | |||
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=== '''Visa and Security Support''' === | |||
Please review our '''[[Visa and Security Support]]''' has detailed information regarding: | |||
*👉 Obtaining a Schengen visa for Portugal | |||
[[ | *👉 Applying for ETIAS Travel Authorization | ||
* 👉 Ongoing support TCU can offer during your visa process, | |||
* How to obtain customized security support from our staff, who are on standby! | |||
Please review our thorough [https://docs.google.com/document/d/193lcTfl7OYkEGTwB7Of-A2LLgfRvz0nr/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104123226664325204942&rtpof=true&sd=true '''Travel and Safety Guide'''] to ensure your protection before, during, and after your participation in the 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! | |||
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=== '''Equity Fund''' === | |||
[[ | We will be re-opening the [[Equity Fund|Equity Fund in 2026]]. Stay tuned for details. | ||
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== | === '''Hotels and Transportation''' === | ||
[[ | We have compiled [[Hotels and Transportation|a complete list of hotels and transportation options]], including cost estimates. The venue is only a 10 minute walk from the Estoril train station, and Portugal has incredible public transportation, meaning lodging in nearby towns (and even Lisbon itself) is possible. | ||
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=== '''Navigating Estoril and Portugal Guides''' === | |||
Our [[Navigating Estoril|'''Navigating Estoril''']] guide has a list of pharmacies, hospitals, ATMs and Banks near the venue, as well as an interactive map, created by the TCU staff, with landmarks, restaurants (including vegan options), printers, and much more! | |||
Our [[Navigating Portugal: Culture, Useful Phrases, Day Trips, and the Digital Rights Ecosystem|'''Navigating Portugal''']] features useful phrases, including how to order specific coffees; Recommended day trips from Estoril; Overview of the digital Rights ecosystem in the country; and much more! | |||
== Community, Security & Health Policies == | == Community, Security & Health Policies == | ||
'''Stay tuned! All of our community and security policies will be updated for | '''Stay tuned! All of our community and security policies will be updated for 2026''' | ||
[[ | [[File:2025 Black Health Policies.png|left|frameless|161x161px]] | ||
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|[https://wiki.digitalrights.community/Code_of_Conduct '''<big>Code of Conduct</big>'''] | |[https://wiki.digitalrights.community/Code_of_Conduct '''<big>Code of Conduct</big>'''] | ||
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|[https://wiki.digitalrights.community/Global_Gathering_COVID-19_Policy '''<big>COVID Policy</big>'''] | |[https://wiki.digitalrights.community/Global_Gathering_COVID-19_Policy '''<big>COVID Policy</big>'''] | ||
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== Global Gathering Past Editions == | == Global Gathering Past Editions == | ||
Latest revision as of 06:23, 5 December 2025
When: September 4, 5 and 6, 2026
Where: Estoril, Portugal
The Global Gathering brings together groups throughout 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.
The gathering’s humane design, unique outdoor venue, and robust security and safety protocols have been celebrated for fostering authentic trust-building and catalyzing impactful coalitions.
.
Global Gathering Application and Ticketing Platform
We highly recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even If you decide not to come - you can always cancel your attendance. This is because applications go through a rigorous vetting and review process for security reasons. This year we will NOT accept any applications AFTER the official deadline.
The Global Gathering Platform will be open in Mid-December.
- Please familiarize yourself with the GG's three step application and ticketing process, designed to ensure the security and safety of the event.
.
.
Partners and Satellite Events
Consider becoming a partner for the Global Gathering 2026, and support one of the largest gathering in the world of defenders working at the intersection of technology and tech. Your support goes directly to support our Equity Fund, and the safety and security of the event.
New to 2026: Expanded Opportunities for Villages and Satellite Events
To ensure that the GG is a more effective tool in 2026, we are expanding opportunities for TCU Partners via Villages (community-led hubs focused on specific themes, regions or areas of practices) and Satellite Events (private or public gatherings hosted by partners before, during or after the GG, such as private workshops, stakeholder meetups, team retreats, and more).
To learn more about these and other Partner opportunities, please reach out to us at [email protected] as soon as possible to ensure we can provide you with the best possible support.
.
✈ Planning your Trip
Even if you are not 100% sure you can attend, we highly recommend you schedule your embassy/consulate appointment ASAP to avoid delays. You can always cancel the appointment at a later date if need be.
Visa and Security Support
Please review our Visa and Security Support has detailed information regarding:
- 👉 Obtaining a Schengen visa for Portugal
- 👉 Applying for ETIAS Travel Authorization
- 👉 Ongoing support TCU can offer during your visa process,
- How to obtain customized security support from our staff, who are on standby!
Please review our thorough Travel and Safety Guide to ensure your protection before, during, and after your participation in the 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!
Equity Fund
We will be re-opening the Equity Fund in 2026. Stay tuned for details.
.
.
Hotels and Transportation
We have compiled a complete list of hotels and transportation options, including cost estimates. The venue is only a 10 minute walk from the Estoril train station, and Portugal has incredible public transportation, meaning lodging in nearby towns (and even Lisbon itself) is possible.
.
Our Navigating Estoril guide has a list of pharmacies, hospitals, ATMs and Banks near the venue, as well as an interactive map, created by the TCU staff, with landmarks, restaurants (including vegan options), printers, and much more!
Our Navigating Portugal features useful phrases, including how to order specific coffees; Recommended day trips from Estoril; Overview of the digital Rights ecosystem in the country; and much more!
Community, Security & Health Policies
Stay tuned! All of our community and security policies will be updated for 2026
| Code of Conduct |
| Security Policy |
| COVID Policy |
Global Gathering Past Editions
To learn more about the Global Gathering, take a look at:
