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


The Global Gathering (GG) brings together digital rights networks from around the world or three days of collaboration building, knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and rejuvenation. Ultimately, this helps  improve the solutions and strategies addressing the most acute challenges arising at the intersection of human rights, social justice and technology.
The Global Gathering (GG) brings together digital rights networks from around the world for three days of collaboration building, knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and rejuvenation.  


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, opportunities to demo and showcase projects, and more.
The 2024 programmatic themes are '''Ecosystem Wellbeing'''; '''Circumvention Technologies'''; '''Security, Threats, and Risks'''; and '''Digital Rights 2050'''. Event activities focus on enhancing networkingand collaborative discussions through meetups, workshops, project showcases, and much more


'''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.
'''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.
==== How to Apply to Join the Global Gathering ====
==== '''How to Apply to Join the Global Gathering''' ====
[[File:Apply for the Global Gathering!.png|right|frameless|169x169px|[https://gathering.digitalrights.community/]]]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.  
[[File:Apply for the Global Gathering!.png|right|frameless|169x169px|[https://gathering.digitalrights.community/]]]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.  
  '''[https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ <big>Apply Now!</big>]'''
  '''[https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ <big>Apply Now!</big>]'''  


==Partners and Sponsors==
==Partners and Sponsors==
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[[File:Satellite Events at the GG.png|frameless|175x175px|left]]
[[File:Satellite Events at the GG.png|frameless|175x175px|left]]
====Interested in Hosting a Satellite Event? We Can Help! ====
===='''Interested in Hosting a Satellite Event? We Can Help!''' ====
Estoril offers various outdoor and indoor spaces for partners and colleagues to host a variety of events, from team retreats to network gatherings. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in hosting a satellite event so we can offer support and answer any questions. 
Estoril offers various outdoor and indoor spaces for partners and colleagues to host a variety of events, from team retreats to network gatherings. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in hosting a satellite event so we can offer support and answer any questions. 


==Global Gathering 2024 Program & Design==
==Global Gathering 2024 Program & Design==
[[File:Social night with DJ Nathaly.jpg|frameless|241x241px|right]]Stay tuned! We are still updating the Global Gathering program and design. However, if you want to get an idea of the topics and activities, check out last year's agenda: [[Global Gathering|Global Gathering 2023]]
[[File:Social night with DJ Nathaly.jpg|frameless|255x255px|right]]This year, ONLY ONCE your application to attend the GG has been approved, will you be able to propose an an activity such as a meetup, session or workshop.  
Note: This year, ONCE your application has been approved, you will be able to propose an an activity such as a meetup, session or workshop. Our goal is to give participants more control over their experience.
 
'''The call for proposal will published in the next few weeks.''' In the meantime, check out last year's agenda to get an idea of issues and activities usually covered: [[Global Gathering|Global Gathering 2023]]
==[[Visa and Equity Fund Support]]==
==[[Visa and Equity Fund Support]]==
[[File:Visa Support at the GG.png|right|frameless|102x102px]]
[[File:Visa Support at the GG.png|right|frameless|102x102px]]
  Please, visit the [[Visa and Equity Fund Support|'''<u>Visa and Equity Fund Support page</u>''']] and check all the steps, information and resources regarding the visa processes and the Equity Fund Support for folks that need to apply for this fund.
  The [[Visa and Equity Fund Support|'''<u>Visa and Equity Fund Support page</u>''']] has all the information you need regarding how to obtaining a visa for Portugal; how TCU can help you through your visa process; and how to apply for Equity Fund support, which covers the travel costs for individuals from low-resourced, at-risk communities.


==[[Planning Your Trip]] & [[Navigating Estoril]]==
==[[Planning Your Trip]] & [[Navigating Estoril]]==

Revision as of 01:15, 1 February 2024


Welcome to the 2024 Global Gathering!

When: September 27, 28, 29

Where: Estoril, Portugal

The Global Gathering (GG) brings together digital rights networks from around the world for three days of collaboration building, knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and rejuvenation.

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!

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.

How to Apply to Join the Global Gathering

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Head over to the 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.

Apply Now! 

Partners and Sponsors

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 [email protected] for more information.

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

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Interested in Hosting a Satellite Event? We Can Help!

Estoril offers various outdoor and indoor spaces for partners and colleagues to host a variety of events, from team retreats to network gatherings. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in hosting a satellite event so we can offer support and answer any questions. 

Global Gathering 2024 Program & Design

This year, ONLY ONCE your application to attend the GG has been approved, will you be able to propose an an activity such as a meetup, session or workshop.

The call for proposal will published in the next few weeks. In the meantime, check out last year's agenda to get an idea of issues and activities usually covered: Global Gathering 2023

Visa and Equity Fund Support

The Visa and Equity Fund Support page has all the information you need regarding how to obtaining a visa for Portugal; how TCU can help you through your visa process; and how to apply for Equity Fund support, which covers the travel costs for individuals from low-resourced, at-risk communities.  

Planning Your Trip & Navigating Estoril

Visit the Planning Your Trip and Navigating Estoril pages for more information about:

  • How to get to Estoril from the airport
  • Booking your accommodation
  • Local transportation
  • Local restaurants, activities and entertainment
  • Recommended trips around Estoril, Cascais and Sintra

Health, Safety & Security Policies

COVID Policy
Code of Conduct
Security Policy

Global Gathering FAQ, Ask-Me-Anything & more

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