Apply to Join the 2025 Global Gathering

Applications for the 2025 Global Gathering (GG) are now open! Join us in Estoril, Portugal, from September 8–10, for three days of networking and collaboration on the most urgent technology-related challenges affecting human rights, civil society, and journalists at local, regional, and global levels.

With participants representing over 144 countries and 1,000 organizations and networks, the GG provides a rejuvenating environment to foster solidarity across disciplines and regions. 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.

In 2025, we are returning to our roots by embracing a more self-organized model, allowing participants to lead the most critical and practical conversations that will advance their work and goals, with a special focus on the following themes: innovative grassroots approaches to technology challenges; circumvention and secure communication technologies; and organizational sustainability.

We encourage everyone interested in attending to apply, as we are being flexible with the event’s size to ensure everyone has a safe and secure space to connect with others.

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.