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==Welcome to the 2025 Global Gathering!==
'''<big>Important Updates:</big>'''


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* The event runs from '''12.00h to 21.00h''' every day. 
|<nowiki>+ The draft </nowiki>[[Global Gathering Agenda 2025]] has been published! Check back regularly for new additions


+ On September 7, Pre-registration will run from 16:00 - 20:00
* '''Pre-Registration''': Sept. 7 from16:00h - 20:00h. '''Regular registration''' Sept. 8-10 from 10h to 16.00
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** To register at the door, you will need your '''Public Name''' and '''Approval Code.''' There are two ways you can get this information: '''1)''' Refer to the email sent to you from [email protected] with the subject line “''Your Global Gathering Ticket Details''”. This email was sent when your GG ticket payment or free ticket request was processed. '''2)''' Log into your GG account at https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ - this info will be on your account dashboard
 
* '''Policies''' to checkout before you arrive: [[Code of Conduct|1) Code of Conduct]], [[Security Policy|2) Security Policy]], and [[Global Gathering COVID-19 Policy|3) Health Policy]] 
'''When:''' September 8 - 10, 2025
* '''The agenda''' is being updated on a regular basis. 
 
*'''Connect and immerse yourself in creative energy.''' The sole purpose of this event is to bring digital rights networks together so we can collectively improve the solutions and strategies addressing the acute challenges our communities are facing. We encourage you to check out the [[Community Culture|Community Culture Guidelines]] of this event.
'''Where:''' Estoril, Portugal
*'''Join the fun to defend reality against deceptive AI and deep fakes by playing''' “The Hunt @ Global Gathering 2025”, a multi-day photo and video scavenger hunt using the Proofmode camera app. Learn how to play at: <nowiki>https://proofmode.org/thehuntgg2025</nowiki> and find pritned gamecards around the Venue. Hosted by the amazing Guardian Project:
*'''Organize a off-site Social @ the beach''' or central park in front of the venue! Enjoy the city.


Join us for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and networking around the most urgent technology-related challenges affecting human rights, civil society, and journalists at local, regional, and global levels.
== Global Gathering 2025 @ a Glance ==
 
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With participants representing '''144+ countries and 1,000 organizations and networks,''' the gathering’s humane design, unique outdoor venue in idyllic Estoril, and robust security and safety protocols, provides a rejuvenating environment to foster solidarity across disciplines and regions.
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== '''Global Gathering Agenda''' ==
!'''<big>Sunday, Sept. 7</big>'''
The draft [[Global Gathering Agenda 2025]] is out. Every day we will be adding new Circles, Booths, and Villages. Check back regularly!   
! style="width: 10%;" |Times
== '''Global Gathering Platform''' ==
!'''<big>Monday, Sept. 8</big>'''
[[File:Global Gathering Platform Ticket Icon Black 2025.png|right|frameless|143x143px]]
!'''<big>Tuesday, Sept. 9</big>'''
Head over to the [https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ Global Gathering Platform] where you will be able to:
!'''<big>Wednesday, Sept 10</big>'''
 
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* View your Global Gathering application status
! rowspan="5" style="background: #5BE6EF; width: 15%;" |Pre-Registration will run from
* Update your Global Gathering application
'''16:00 - 20:00'''
 
!style="background: #8EE6C0;|9:00 -
== Global Gathering Program ==
12:00
This year, we are going back to our roots, embracing a self-organized model to ensure conversations are driven by participants’ most pressing needs and challenges. Programming activities include:
| style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |<center>Private Events</center>
 
|style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |<center>Private Events
[[File:Black_2025_GG_Icon_Circles.png|left|frameless|154x154px]]
</center>
 
|style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |<center>Private Events and
==== '''Meetups & Circles''' ====
'''[[GG 5K|First GG 5K Run!!]] <big>🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️</big>'''
While Team CommUNITY will be coordinating a select number of topical and regional networking meetups, participants will be provided with tools to coordinate self-organized “Circles” or collaborative discussions.  
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'''''Applications for Circles will open in August, stay tuned!'''''
!'''12:00 - 13:00''' 
 
| style="background: #FFF9C4; width: 25%;" |[[September 8 2025 Agenda|Meet and Greet Brunch]]  
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''<small>Complimentary bites, networking, and</small> <small>opening remarks</small>''
[[File:Black_2025_GG_Icon_Booths.png|frameless|154x154px|left]]
| style="background: #FFF9C4; width: 25%;" |[[September 9 2025 Agenda|Lunch and Networking Hour]]
 
| style="background: #FFF9C4; width: 25%;" |[[September 10 2025 Agenda|Lunch and Networking Hour]]
==== '''Booths''' ====
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Booths will be hosted in the numerous permanent structures available at the venue. Booths are great for showcasing work, demoing a tool, running a skillshare, or having one-to-one conversations with participants.   
!'''13:00 - 18:00'''
 
| style="background: #c0e590;" |[[September 8 2025 Agenda|Circles and Booths]]
.   
| style="background: #c0e590;" |[[September 9 2025 Agenda|Circles and Booths]]
 
| style="background: #c0e590;" |[[September 10 2025 Agenda|Circles and Booths]]
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|-
[[File:Black_2025_GG_Icon_Villages.png|frameless|155x155px|left]]
!'''18:00 - 21:00'''
 
| style="background: #ffa3e8;" |[[September 8 2025 Agenda|GG After Hours:]]
==== '''Villages and Private Events''' ====
''Music and Socializing''
Partners will be provided with space to host their own public and/or private events via more robust Village areas. If you are interested in this option, please reach out to us as soon as possible by emailing [email protected]. Additionally, we will be working with trusted community nodes to coordinate regional villages, where participants can host more locally-focused discussions.
| style="background: #ffa3e8;" |[[September 9 2025 Agenda|GG After Hours:]]
==Planning Your Trip & Navigating Estoril==
''Karaoke''
[[File:Black Blue 2025 GG Icon Travel Security.png|frameless|88x88px|Travel and Safety Advice Guide|left]][https://docs.google.com/document/d/193lcTfl7OYkEGTwB7Of-A2LLgfRvz0nr/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104123226664325204942&rtpof=true&sd=true '''<big>Review the 2025 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!
| style="background: #ffa3e8;" |[[September 10 2020 GM|GG After Hours:]]
[[File:Black_Blue_2025_GG_Icon_Plan_your_trip.png|left|frameless|88x88px]]
''Closing Remarks, Music, and Socializing''
'''[[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.
|-
[[File:Black 2025 GG Icon Navigating Estoril.png|left|frameless|88x88px]]
!21:00 - 23:00 
<br>
| style="background: #D6B4EA;"|Off-Site Socials
'''[[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!
| style="background: #D6B4EA;"|Off-Site Socials
 
| style="background: #D6B4EA;"|Off-Site Socials
In addition to the Navigating Estoril page, make sure to check out this '''[https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?ll=38.77888342135787%2C-9.39305525710096&z=11&mid=14fNAMlvZQvND3fuYLmRh9oGAGFoOPls interactive map]''', created by the GG team, which has the location of nearby services, restaurants, cafes, train spots, supermarkets, and even outdoor locations to organize your own off-site meetups.
 
==Visa and Equity Fund Support==
[[File:2025 Black Visa and Equity Fund Support.png|right|frameless|143x143px]]
<big>'''Visa Support'''</big><br>
The '''[[Visa and Equity Fund Support|Visa Support]]''' page has all the information you need regarding:
 
* Obtaining a Schengen visa for Portugal
* Ongoing support TCU can offer during your visa process
 
<big>'''Equity Fund Support'''</big><br>
Due to the ongoing impact of the foreign aid freeze, Team CommUNITY will not have an open application process for travel support. This is to ensure that critical visa, security, and well-being support remain available for 2025 event attendees. We remain committed to helping all participants explore alternative funding options.
 
==Community, Security & Health Policies==
 
[[File:Black_2025_GG_Icon_Health.png|left|frameless|167x167px]]
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|[[Code of Conduct|'''<big>Code of Conduct</big>''']]
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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> ==
|[[Security Policy|'''<big>Security Policy</big>''']]
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! style="background-color:#fde68a; padding: 70px" |<big>[[September 8 2025 Agenda|Monday, September 8]]</big>
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! style="background-color:#c0e590; padding: 70px" |<big>[[September 9 2025 Agenda|Tuesday, September 9]]</big>
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! style="background-color:#5BE6EF; padding: 70px" |<big>[[September 10 2025 Agenda|Wednesday, September 10]]</big>
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|[[Global Gathering COVID-19 Policy|'''<big>COVID Policy</big>''']]
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== Partners and Satellite Events ==
==Tools & Resources==
Consider becoming a partner for the 2025 Global Gathering! Benefits range from free tickets, to space to host your own private or public event, or booths to showcase your organization! Reach out to us to learn what services and support we can provide. Email [mailto:gather@digitalrights.community [email protected]].
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/193lcTfl7OYkEGTwB7Of-A2LLgfRvz0nr/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104123226664325204942&rtpof=true&sd=true '''<big>2025 Travel and Safety Advice</big>''']<br>Safety tips to help you before, during, and after your trip, including information about border crossing and arrival considerations, Portugal’s laws and emergency contacts, digital security and risk assessments, security resources, rapid-response helplines, and community tools.
 
<br>
==Global Gathering Past Editions==
'''[[Planning Your Trip|<big>Planning Your Trip</big>]]'''<br>Information on transport, pharmacies, hospitals, and accommodations,  
To learn more about the Global Gathering, take a look at:


* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/17-oTUzl81l8FVKmn9P57oeGbafd9fDTADQk8abFc4kg/edit?tab=t.0 Global Gathering 2024 Report-Back]
<br>'''[[Navigating Estoril|<big>Navigating Estoril</big>]]'''<br>Information on how to order food, day trips to take, locations of ATMs and banks. There is also an [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?ll=38.77888342135787%2C-9.39305525710096&z=11&mid=14fNAMlvZQvND3fuYLmRh9oGAGFoOPls interactive map]''', created by staff, that has points of interest marked.
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vz9pxqHZDmamgZKWkNz7kePt51cIaikgodU66a5YGWI/edit?tab=t.0 Global Gathering 2023 Report-Back]

Revision as of 11:04, 5 September 2025


Important Updates:

  • The event runs from 12.00h to 21.00h every day.
  • Pre-Registration: Sept. 7 from16:00h - 20:00h. Regular registration Sept. 8-10 from 10h to 16.00
    • To register at the door, you will need your Public Name and Approval Code. There are two ways you can get this information: 1) Refer to the email sent to you from [email protected] with the subject line “Your Global Gathering Ticket Details”. This email was sent when your GG ticket payment or free ticket request was processed. 2) Log into your GG account at https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ - this info will be on your account dashboard
  • Policies to checkout before you arrive: 1) Code of Conduct, 2) Security Policy, and 3) Health Policy
  • The agenda is being updated on a regular basis.
  • Connect and immerse yourself in creative energy. The sole purpose of this event is to bring digital rights networks together so we can collectively improve the solutions and strategies addressing the acute challenges our communities are facing. We encourage you to check out the Community Culture Guidelines of this event.
  • Join the fun to defend reality against deceptive AI and deep fakes by playing “The Hunt @ Global Gathering 2025”, a multi-day photo and video scavenger hunt using the Proofmode camera app. Learn how to play at: https://proofmode.org/thehuntgg2025 and find pritned gamecards around the Venue. Hosted by the amazing Guardian Project:
  • Organize a off-site Social @ the beach or central park in front of the venue! Enjoy the city.

Global Gathering 2025 @ a Glance

Sunday, Sept. 7 Times Monday, Sept. 8 Tuesday, Sept. 9 Wednesday, Sept 10
Pre-Registration will run from

16:00 - 20:00

9:00 -

12:00

Private Events
Private Events
Private Events and

First GG 5K Run!! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

12:00 - 13:00 Meet and Greet Brunch

Complimentary bites, networking, and opening remarks

Lunch and Networking Hour Lunch and Networking Hour
13:00 - 18:00 Circles and Booths Circles and Booths Circles and Booths
18:00 - 21:00 GG After Hours:

Music and Socializing

GG After Hours:

Karaoke

GG After Hours:

Closing Remarks, Music, and Socializing

21:00 - 23:00 Off-Site Socials Off-Site Socials Off-Site Socials

Detailed Agenda by Day

Monday, September 8 Tuesday, September 9 Wednesday, September 10


Tools & Resources

2025 Travel and Safety Advice
Safety tips to help you before, during, and after your trip, including information about border crossing and arrival considerations, Portugal’s laws and emergency contacts, digital security and risk assessments, security resources, rapid-response helplines, and community tools.
Planning Your Trip
Information on transport, pharmacies, hospitals, and accommodations,


Navigating Estoril
Information on how to order food, day trips to take, locations of ATMs and banks. There is also an interactive map, created by staff, that has points of interest marked.

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