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</div>== Global Gathering 2025 @ a Glance ==
''The agenda is being updated on a regular basis. The event runs from '''12.00h to 21.00h''' every day.''
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
|+
|-
!'''<big>Sunday, Sept. 7</big>'''
! style="width: 10%;" |Times
!'''<big>Monday, Sept. 8</big>'''
!'''<big>Tuesday, Sept. 9</big>'''
!'''<big>Wednesday, Sept 10</big>'''
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background: #5BE6EF; width: 15%;" |Pre-Registration will run from
'''16:00 - 20:00'''
! style="background: #8EE6C0;" |9:00 -
12:00
| style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |<center>Private Events</center>
| style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |<center>Private Events
</center>
| style="background: #8EE6C0; height: 10%;" |<center>Private Events and
'''[[GG 5K|First GG 5K Run!!]] <big>🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️</big>'''
</center>
|-
!'''12:00 - 13:00''' 
| style="background: #FFF9C4; width: 25%;" |[[September 8 2025 Agenda|Meet and Greet Brunch]]
''<small>Complimentary bites, networking, and</small> <small>opening remarks</small>''
| 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]]
|-
!'''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]]
|-
!'''18:00 - 21:00''' 
| style="background: #ffa3e8;" |[[September 8 2025 Agenda|GG After Hours:]]
''Music and Socializing''
| style="background: #ffa3e8;" |[[September 9 2025 Agenda|GG After Hours:]]
''Karaoke''
| style="background: #ffa3e8;" |[[September 10 2020 GM|GG After Hours:]]
''Closing Remarks, Music, and Socializing''
|-
!21:00 - 23:00 
| style="background: #D6B4EA;" |Off-Site Socials
| style="background: #D6B4EA;" |Off-Site Socials
| style="background: #D6B4EA;" |Off-Site Socials
|}


==== '''<big>Programming Proposals for the 2026 GG Are Open!!</big>''' ====
== <big style="text-shadow:#5BE6EF 0.1em 0.1em 1.5em,#01EE796D -0.1em -0.1em 1.5em;">Detailed Agenda by Day</big> ==
Only individuals who have applied and been approved to join the GG can submit proposals. If you have not applied for the GG, you can do so here: https://gathering.digitalrights.community/
{| style="width:100%"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! style="background-color:#fde68a; padding: 30px" |<big>[[September 8 2025 Agenda|Monday, September 8]]</big>
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! style="background-color:#c0e590; padding: 30px" |<big>[[September 9 2025 Agenda|Tuesday, September 9]]</big>
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! style="background-color:#5BE6EF; padding: 30px" |<big>[[September 10 2025 Agenda|Wednesday, September 10]]</big>
|}


Approved applicants will be able to submit proposals on the dashboard of the GG ticketing platform.
== Other Updates ==


== '''What We Are Looking for...''' ==
*'''Please take notes!''' Each Circle in the agenda is linked to a Riseup pad. This will make sharing info with each other easier.<br><br>
The Global Gathering’s programming is unique, using specific formats and focusing on certain themes every year. We highly encourage you to read the page below, which will help you submit a stronger proposal. '''New to 2026:''' We will be featuring a limited number of skill-share workshops!
*'''The pathway to the bathrooms''' are between booth 67 and 68.<br><br>
*'''A fun [[:File:QuestMap.png|Quest game]] was''' created by the awesome folks at [https://conexionsegura.org/ conexionsegura.org] to help orient new participants (or for those that love stamps). Go to their booth to get your Quest Map ([[:File:QuestMap.png|which you can see here]]) and then head to participating booths to get a stamp. Once you finish a thematic quest line, you get cool exclusive sticker, in addition to getting to know some awesome projects and organizations.<br> .<br>
*'''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 [https://guardianproject.info/ Guardian Project] <br><br>
*'''Join the first [[GG 5K|GG 5K Run/Walk]]! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️''' on September 10! Find out how to time, route, and [[GG 5K|how to register]]<br><br>
*'''Organize a Off-Site Social @ the beach''' or central park in front of the venue! Enjoy the city. Directions here: https://pad.riseup.net/p/GGSocials<br><br>
*'''Learn [[Global Gathering Self-Organized Circles or Booths|How to Schedule a Circle or Booth On-Site]].''' Please note that there is limited space and high demand. We are prioritizing Circles that are action-oriented, and help participants mobilize around urgent goals. We have more flexibility for booths.  <br><br>
*'''A Message from the Psychosocial Team:''' Before you arrive, take a moment and watch the recording of this year’s Psychosocial Support Session, ''Wellbeing in a Changing World'', where the GG psychosocial team shares tools and practices<br><br>
** '''Recorded Session:''' <nowiki>https://drive.google.com/file/d/1865WYHfJV89wVAdai270IXAfWHQOvWb5/view?usp=sharing</nowiki>
** '''Session Slides:''' <nowiki>https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7I-KnE0dY1WvOuD1M8d6WTCJL0C19XV/view?usp=sharing</nowiki>
==Tools & Resources==
[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>


At the GG we look for programming that reflects real needs on the ground and helps:
'''[[Planning Your Trip|<big>Transportation, Pharmacies, Hospitals, Accomodations and More!</big>]]''' <br>Information on transport, pharmacies, hospitals, and accommodations.
<br>


* Advance shared goals
'''[[Navigating Estoril|<big>Navigating Estoril</big>]]'''<br>Information on how to order food, day trips from Estoril, locations of ATMs and banks, how to order different types of coffee, and even info on bike shares. There is also an interactive map''',''' created by staff, that has points of interest marked.
* Improve skills
* Create collective knowledge
* Support the mapping out and mobilization of networks around current and emerging challenges
* Projects and individuals share their work with others.
 
== '''2026 Themes''' ==
<big>In addition to the themes listed below, this year we will be creating special topical hubs via multi-day programming, or “Villages”, focused on organizational security,  spyware, circumvention technology,  and secure communications and documentation, as well as LGBTQAI+ and regional hubs.</big>  
 
=== '''Ecosystem Security, Sustainability, and Health''' ===
* Best practices for navigating new organizational realities
* Organizational security in low-resource environments
* Digital security training for at-risk groups and journalists
* Challenges and updates in security education and training
* Whistleblowing protection
* Identifying and onboarding new funders to the field
 
=== '''Surveillance and Censorship''' ===
* Current research and frontline insights
* Threat and/or trend discovery
* New and emerging spyware developments
* Combatting smart cities, data brokers, and other privacy intrusive tools
* Open source circumvention and encrypted communications tools, as well as protocols and effective approaches to tool use
* Emerging technological challenges and trends in digital surveillance and censorship
* Challenges and updates in security education and training
 
=== '''Alternative Infrastructure and Digital Sovereignty''' ===
* Building decentralized and community-owned technologies.
* Common challenges and practical approaches to self-hosting, adopting open source tools, and divesting from extractive technologies
 
=== '''Emerging and Urgent Tech Issues: Disinformation, AI, Platform Accountability, Internet Blackouts, Etc.''' ===
* Updates on current trends in disinformation, platform accountability, and other emerging tech-related issues impacting rights defenders and journalists, prioritizing frontline experiences
* Developments in platform accountability work, current needs, and brainstorming cross-regional actions
* Best practices to navigate internet shutdowns
* Best practices in information integrity, archiving, and combatting disinformation campaigns
* AI and automated decision-making as it relates to surveillance, censorship, equity, and access
* Embedding human rights principles into automated processes
 
=== '''Civil Society Reflections on Tech Regulation''' ===
* Updates to laws, governance frameworks, and regulatory approaches shaping digital rights, data protection and privacy, freedom of expression, Internet governance, etc.
* Use of legal and regulatory mechanisms to attack civil society, e.g. SLAPPs
* Regulatory, technical, and civic responses to emerging risks
* Global impact and implications of regional tech policy and regulation
== '''Programming Formats''' ==
 
=== Booths: Flexible Spaces for Sharing, Creating and Connecting ===
Booths are hosted in the permanent kiosks found in the GG’s unique venue, reminiscent of a renaissance fair. They serve as the cornerstone of the event, offering flexible spaces for participants to share, create and connect, while dynamically engaging directly with participants to  forge trust-based relationships and discover powerful collaborations. 
 
Booth shifts last two hours. We highly recommend you decorate your booth in a fun and creative way and bring your computer or devices if you want to showcase virtual materials. Electrical outlets are available in each booth. More information about booth sizing and amenities is available [[Global Gathering Booths|'''here''']]. You can see a sample of booth pictures [[Global Gathering#pics|here:]]
 
'''There are many ways you can use Booths, including:'''
* '''Showcase your project or organization''' and connect with attendees through conversation, materials, and Q&A.
* '''Run a tool demo''', allowing participants to try out your project firsthand.
* '''Host a game or activity''', especially one with an educational or awareness-raising goal.
* '''Host a community space inside your booth,''' creating a hub for individuals from a particular network to collaborate, share, and network.
* '''Offer a service,''' such as digital security support or UX consultations.
* '''Curate an exhibit''' that creatively showcases your work at the intersection of digital and human rights.
* '''Share research or published work''' with participants and answer their questions.
* '''Host a mini-workshop''' that allows attendees to engage with your team and learn something new.
 
=== Circles: Collaborative Discussions Rooted in Action ===
Circles are 45-minute collaborative discussions facilitated by you. Rooted in action, they can take the form of strategic discussions, action-planning around common challenges, or knowledge exchange around a specific area.  They  should reflect collective interest, not just individual ideas.  
 
We prioritize Circles that address urgent needs, reflect GG themes, will be of interest to the largest percentage of participants, and have multiple collaborators and/or stakeholders involved.  
 
'''Note:''' Circles are not the right space for one-way presentations or demos; they should be collaborative discussions that engage participants. If you would like to demo or showcase a project, organization, or research, consider hosting a booth.
 
'''Pro-Tip:''' Prior to the event, we will provide a virtual community space on our Mattermost for networking. This is a great place to find co-faciliators for your proposal OR invite folks to your Circle, if it is accepted.  
 
=== Skill-Share Workshops: Strengthening Capacity ===
Skill-share Workshops improve capacity by leveling up participants’ skills or deepening their knowledge. Workshops can last from 45 minutes to 90 minutes and can be directed to novices or seasoned experts. Workshops should be focused on skill-building in a particular area and should not centered around one specific tool or project. This year we will be scheduling workshops both in the mornings, before the start of the event, and during the event itself.  
 
'''Note:''' The Global Gathering venue is low-tech and workshops must be delivered without the use of projectors or screens, however large notepads will be provided.
 
=== Meetups: Building Trust ===
'''Meetups''' bring together folks who have a shared interest, demographic, or work area to network and build trust in a more relaxed environment. While Circles are about discussing issues, Meetups are about connecting humans and learning about each other.
 
We are currently only accepting proposals for meetups that are focused on specific digital rights themes or profiles that will attract a large number of participants OR off-site meetups that are more complex to plan and require TCU support. You will have ample opportunity while physically in Portugal to propose smaller, off-site meetups. Directions will be provided in the month prior to the event. We have very limited space for meetups in the venue, and may recommend a nearby location.
 
'''Examples:''' 
 
* '''Work-Themed Meetups:''' Spyware Researchers, System Administrators Getting Off Big Tech, Security Specialists in Journalism
* '''Large-Scale Events or Activities Open to All Participants:'''  5K walk or run on boardwalk, picnic at a nearby beach, after-hours fundraiser at a nearby restaurant, game night at a local cafe, surfing get together, regional dinner.

Revision as of 13:14, 7 July 2026


Gathering defenders at the intersection of technology and rights

== Global Gathering 2025 @ a Glance ==

The agenda is being updated on a regular basis. The event runs from 12.00h to 21.00h every day.

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

Other Updates

  • Please take notes! Each Circle in the agenda is linked to a Riseup pad. This will make sharing info with each other easier.

  • The pathway to the bathrooms are between booth 67 and 68.

  • A fun Quest game was created by the awesome folks at conexionsegura.org to help orient new participants (or for those that love stamps). Go to their booth to get your Quest Map (which you can see here) and then head to participating booths to get a stamp. Once you finish a thematic quest line, you get cool exclusive sticker, in addition to getting to know some awesome projects and organizations.
    .
  • 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

  • Join the first GG 5K Run/Walk! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️ on September 10! Find out how to time, route, and how to register

  • Organize a Off-Site Social @ the beach or central park in front of the venue! Enjoy the city. Directions here: https://pad.riseup.net/p/GGSocials

  • Learn How to Schedule a Circle or Booth On-Site. Please note that there is limited space and high demand. We are prioritizing Circles that are action-oriented, and help participants mobilize around urgent goals. We have more flexibility for booths.

  • A Message from the Psychosocial Team: Before you arrive, take a moment and watch the recording of this year’s Psychosocial Support Session, Wellbeing in a Changing World, where the GG psychosocial team shares tools and practices

    • Recorded Session: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1865WYHfJV89wVAdai270IXAfWHQOvWb5/view?usp=sharing
    • Session Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7I-KnE0dY1WvOuD1M8d6WTCJL0C19XV/view?usp=sharing

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.

Transportation, Pharmacies, Hospitals, Accomodations and More!
Information on transport, pharmacies, hospitals, and accommodations.

Navigating Estoril
Information on how to order food, day trips from Estoril, locations of ATMs and banks, how to order different types of coffee, and even info on bike shares. There is also an interactive map, created by staff, that has points of interest marked.

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