Global Gathering Agenda 2025
IMPORTANT MESSAGES (general updates below the schedule)
- Registration will be open daily from 10:30 - 16:00 and the venue gates will open at 11:30.
- Check out the following documents before you arrive: 1) Code of Conduct, 2) Security Policy, and 3) COVID Policy. We will be adhering to these policies rigorously. Do a deep dive by reading How We are Approaching Safety, Security, and Challenges to understand the why.
Global Gathering @ a Glance
| Friday, Sept. 27 | Saturday, Sept. 28 | Sunday, Sept. 29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30 - 13:00 | Opening Ceremony & Networking Hour | Job Fair 2024 & Networking Hour | Networking Hour |
| 13:00 - 18:00 | Circles and Booths | Circles and Booths | Circle and Booths |
| 18:00 - 20:00 | Evening Celebration! Valencia Drive and Guest DJs |
Evening Celebration! Calyx Institute Karaoke Party! |
Evening Celebration! Closing Ceremony and Guest DJs |
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Friday, September 27 |
| Saturday, September 28 | |
| Sunday, September 29 |
We will be updating this page daily with announcements, so please check it regularly:
- Registration will be open daily starting Sunday, September 7. Venue gates will open on Monday, September 8, at 11:30 AM.
- Check out the following documents before you arrive: 1) Code of Conduct, 2) Security Policy, and 3) COVID Policy.
Global Gathering at a Glance
| Monday, Sept. 8 | Tuesday, Sept. 9 | Wednesday, Sept. 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30
- 13:00 |
Opening Ceremony &
Networking Hour |
Networking Hour | Networking Hour |
| 13:00
- 18:00 |
Villages, Circles and Booths | Villages, Circles and Booths | Villages, Circles and Booths |
| 18:00
- 20:00 |
Evening Celebration | Evening Celebration | Evening Celebration |
| 20:00
- 23:00 |
Off-Site Socials Events: These are meetups or activities that are happening at the beach, park, or one of the numerous cafes in the area. | ||
Detailed Agenda by Day
| Monday, September 8 (more details to follow soon!) | Tuesday, September 9 (more details to follow soon!) | Wednesday, September 10 (more details to follow soon!) |
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Tips and Updates
+ Organize a off-site Social @ the beach or central park in front of the venue! Enjoy the city.
+ This interactive map, created by the Global Gathering team, has the location of nearby services, restaurants, cafes, train spots, supermarkets, and even outdoor locations to organize your own off-site meetups. We have also compiled a useful Navigating Estoril page with very useful info including day trips, healthcare, services, and even tips like how to order coffee.
+ TCU Security Team has compiled a comprehensive 2025 Travel and Safety Advice document with useful information ranging from digital security to local laws.
+ Connect, be joyful, 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.
