2026 Global Gathering Programming

• Programming
• Navigating Estoril
• Transportation
• Navigating Portugal
• Visa and Security Support
• Code of Conduct
• Security Policy
• Health Policy

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

• 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.
    
    
• 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.

Partners

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
•