Global Gathering 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Global Gathering!

When: September 27, 28, 29

Where: Estoril, Portugal

Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2024

The Global Gathering (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! 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.

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!
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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.

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!

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Now Accepting Program Proposals

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!

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

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 [email protected]. We can also help if you are hosting a satellite event - team retreat, coalition meeting, etc. -reach out!

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Visa and Equity Fund Support

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

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:

• 2024 Global Gathering Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (FAQ)
• Resources and FAQ for the 2023 Global Gathering