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'''Where:''' Estoril, Portugal | '''Where:''' Estoril, Portugal | ||
'''Deadline to | '''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. | |||
==[[Submitting a Proposal|Now Accepting Program Proposals]] == | |||
[[File:GG2024 proposals.png|right|220x220px]] | |||
'''Deadline:''' May 31, 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. | |||
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|<big>[ | |'''<big>[[Submitting a Proposal|Submit a Proposal]]</big>''' | ||
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The | And stay tuned to hear about the Global Gathering Job Fair! The Job Fair will bring together diverse digital rights organizations who are actively hiring at the Global Gathering and complement TCU’s popular, year-round [https://www.digitalrights.community/job-board Job Board] The Global Gathering format is co-designed with our global community - representative of different disciplines, backgrounds and regions - who value collaborative, bottom-up, and joyful approaches. | ||
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<big>'''[[AMA on How to Submit a Proposal for GG 2024|AMA on How to Submit a Great Proposal]]'''</big><br> | |||
Check out [[AMA on How to Submit a Proposal for GG 2024|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. | |||
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== | ==Global Gathering Platform== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Ticket_2024.png|right|frameless|150x150px]] | ||
Head over to the [https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ 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. | |||
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==Partners and Satellite Events== | ==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 [mailto:gather@digitalrights.community gather@digitalrights.community]. We can also help if you are hosting a satellite event - team retreat, coalition meeting, etc. -reach out! | |||
<gallery widths="160" perrow="5" mode="nolines"> | ''We want to thank the following partners and sponsors who have already confirmed their support for 2024! More coming!'' <gallery widths="160" perrow="5" mode="nolines"> | ||
File:GG Tor 1600 900.png|alt=Tor|link=https://www.torproject.org/ | File:GG Tor 1600 900.png|alt=Tor|link=https://www.torproject.org/ | ||
File:GG Calyx 1600 900.png|alt=Calyx|link=https://www.calyxinstitute.org/ | File:GG Calyx 1600 900.png|alt=Calyx|link=https://www.calyxinstitute.org/ | ||
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==Visa and Equity Fund Support== | ==Visa and Equity Fund Support== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Airplane.png|right|frameless|143x143px]]The '''<u>[[Visa and Equity Fund Support]]</u>''' 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.'' | |||
==Planning Your Trip & Navigating Estoril== | ==Planning Your Trip & Navigating Estoril== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Map.png|right|frameless|140x140px]] | ||
We have created two pages that will help you with a number of tasks before you arrive. | We have created two pages that will help you with a number of tasks before you arrive. | ||
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*Some Portuguese language tips. | *Some Portuguese language tips. | ||
==Health, Safety & Security Policies== | ==Health, Safety & Security Policies == | ||
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|[[ | |[[Code of Conduct|'''<big>Code of Conduct</big>''']] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Security Policy|'''<big>Security Policy</big>''']] | ||
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|[[ | |[[Global Gathering COVID-19 Policy|'''<big>COVID Policy</big>''']] | ||
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==Global Gathering FAQ, Ask-Me-Anything & more== | ==Global Gathering FAQ, Ask-Me-Anything & more== | ||
We are building this section! In the meantime, take a look at: | We are building this section! In the meantime, take a look at: | ||
* | * [[2024 Global Gathering Frequently Asked Questions and Answers]] (FAQ) | ||
* | * [[Global Gathering FAQ|Resources and FAQ for the 2023 Global Gathering]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:30, 16 May 2024
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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.
Now Accepting Program Proposals
Deadline: May 31, 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 |
And stay tuned to hear about the Global Gathering Job Fair! The Job Fair will bring together diverse digital rights organizations who are actively hiring at the Global Gathering and complement TCU’s popular, year-round Job Board The Global Gathering format is co-designed with our global community - representative of different disciplines, backgrounds and regions - who value collaborative, bottom-up, and joyful approaches.
|
AMA on How to Submit a Great Proposal
|
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 gather@digitalrights.community. We can also help if you are hosting a satellite event - team retreat, coalition meeting, etc. -reach out!
We want to thank the following partners and sponsors who have already confirmed their support for 2024! More coming!
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.
We have created two pages that will help you with a number of tasks before you arrive.
The Planning Your Trip page provides information on:
- Recommended hotels in the area;
- The various ways you can get to Estoril from the airport (public transportation, taxis, etc); and
- Healthcare info including pharmacies and hospitals
The Navigating Estoril page provides information on:
- Recommended day trips around Estoril;
- ATMS & Banks locations near the venue;
- Public Transportation general information; and
- Some Portuguese language tips.
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:
