Apply to Join the 2025 Global Gathering

All are welcome to apply to attend the Global Gathering (GG) which brings together diverse individuals from 144+ countries for three days of collaboration, education, and networking. The event focuses on issues related to digital rights, online security for civil society, and other challenges at the intersection of human rights and technology.

The idyllic outdoor venue in Estoril, Portugal provides participants with the space to rejuvenate, and the event’s celebrated safety and security measures allow for authentic trust-building across regions and disciplines.

Please note that in response to current funding freezes, this year we are changing the format to provide organizations and networks with more space to host their own public and private events. If you are interested in learning more, please email [email protected].

Application Process

1. After you submit your application, it will go through a vetting process in order to move forward to Step 2. Please give us two to three weeks to review your application.
2. If your application is approved, you will receive an email notification and information on how to pay for your ticket or how to claim a free ticket.
3. Once payment has been received (or your request for a free ticket has been approved), you will receive a ticket, and your attendance will be fully confirmed.

IMPORTANT: Only individuals who have a ticket will be able to enter the Global Gathering, so we encourage those interested to apply as soon as possible.

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• Apply for the 2025 Global Gathering

  The Global Gathering (GG) will take place on September 8, 9, and 10 in Estoril, Portugal. The event is meant to provide digital rights defenders and their allies a space to network, share knowledge, collectively brainstorm, and, most importantly, rejuvenate. Event activities will focus on issues related to digital rights, online security for civil society, and other challenges at the intersection of human rights and technology.

  Anyone is welcome to apply, regardless of their country or origin, language, or background. The only requirement is that they are actively working in digital rights, internet freedom, or protecting their communities from digital attacks and oppression.

• Donate to the Equity Fund

  Want to support our equity work and our goal of creating a more feminist internet? Donate to our Equity Fund - one of the most important tools to bring underrepresented voices to our event, and ensure they are present in the most strategic conversations shaping the strategy, tools, and solutions coming out of the field.

• Manage my Application

  Modify your application information and, if accepted, view your Global Gathering ticket details.