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=== <big><span>🍃 '''Welcome to the Global Gathering 2026 🍃'''</span></big> === | ==== <big><span>🍃 '''Welcome to the Global Gathering 2026 🍃'''</span></big> ==== | ||
<big>'''When:''' September 4, 5, and 6, 2026</big> | <big>'''When:''' September 4, 5, and 6, 2026</big> | ||
<big>'''Where:''' Estoril, Portugal</big> | <big>'''Where:''' Estoril, Portugal</big> | ||
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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 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. | 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. | ||
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The event is hosted and designed by [https://www.digitalrights.community Team CommUNITY.] <br> | |||
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== '''Partners, Villages, & Satellite Events''' == | == '''Partners, Villages, & Satellite Events''' == | ||
[[File:Participants+at+the+GG.jpg|link=File:Participants_at_the_GG.jpg|<big> | [[File:Participants+at+the+GG.jpg|link=File:Participants_at_the_GG.jpg| <big>🌱 Did you know that participants represent</big> <big>over 120+ countries, with 51% of</big> <big>attendees</big> <big>living in</big> <big>the</big> <big>Global Majority, and</big> <big>54% identify</big><big>ing</big> <big>as women or gender non-conforming. 🌱</big> |thumb|397x397px]] Consider becoming a partner, and support one of the largest global gatherings of defenders working at the intersection of technology and tech. Your support goes directly to areas like our Equity Fund, and the safety and security of the event. Additionally, the GG is designed as a community tool to help you achieve your specific goals. | ||
<big>'''Expanded Opportunities for Partners in 2026'''</big> | <big>'''Expanded Opportunities for Partners in 2026'''</big> | ||
In 2026, we are expanding opportunities for TCU Partners via <br><br>🌱 '''Villages''' (community-led hubs focused on specific themes, regions or areas of practices) and<br><br>🌱 '''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). <br><br>'''Contact Us:''' 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. | |||
== '''<big>Planning your Trip</big>''' == | == '''<big>Planning your Trip</big>''' == | ||
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Participants work on issues such as:
🌱 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.
🍃 Welcome to the Global Gathering 2026 🍃
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.
The event is hosted and designed by Team CommUNITY.
How to Apply
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📣 Not 100% sure you can attend? We highly recommend you apply as soon as possible, as you can always cancel your attendance at a later date. All applications go through a rigorous vetting and review process for security reasons. This year we will NOT accept any applications AFTER the official deadline |
Partners, Villages, & Satellite Events
Consider becoming a partner, and support one of the largest global gatherings of defenders working at the intersection of technology and tech. Your support goes directly to areas like our Equity Fund, and the safety and security of the event. Additionally, the GG is designed as a community tool to help you achieve your specific goals.
Expanded Opportunities for Partners in 2026
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).
Contact Us: 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
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Visa and Security SupportPlease review our Visa and Security Support page which has detailed information regarding:
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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Equity FundWe will be reopening the Equity Fund in 2026, which supports travel, lodging, security, and visa assistance for individuals from at-risk communities or operating in low-resourced environments, who would not be able to attend otherwise. This year, you must first apply for the GG. Once your application is approve, you will be sent the Equity Fund application. |
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Hotels and TransportationWe have compiled a complete list of hotels and transportation options, including cost estimates. |
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Community, Security & Health Policies
Stay tuned! All of our community and security policies will be updated for 2026.
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Code of Conduct |
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| COVID Policy |
Global Gathering Past Editions
To learn more about the Global Gathering, take a look at:
