We are GIG
Written by Chaïma Attia
The mAkE Impact Stories report captures how the mAkE project has empowered makers, startups, policymakers, and organizations across Africa and Europe. By fostering collaboration between Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) and makerspaces, the project created a platform for innovation, skill development, and sustainable growth. This report goes beyond quantitative data to showcase personal experiences that illustrate […]
Written by Chaïma Attia
10:00 – 11:00Hands on Anleitung: Solar Upcycling für den Balkon Speakers: Sebastian Müller, Wolfgang Gründinger, Elisa Naranjo 11:15 – 12:15 Building Bridges: Soldering for Climate Change Awareness Speakers: Ousia Assiongbon Foli-Bebe, Friederike Fröbel, Adjovi Eyram Victoire TSAMEDI, Seti AFANOU, Carina Lange 12:30 – 13:30Program a Lightning LED Badge Magic Display with Python Speakers: Mario Behling, Hong […]
Written by Chaïma Attia
10:00 – 11:00Smart Agri-Box Speakers: ESSOH Cyrille, Koffi Dodji Honou 10:30 – 11:05Digitizing to survive: a social technology for the revitalization of Amazonian languages Speakers: Ana Vilacy Galucio 11:15 – 12:15 The Gray Area between Programmers and Non-Programmers (Gamification in Education using Visual Programming for Robots Making) Speakers: Nawres Arif, Hasanain Fadhil, Ayat Alderi, Manar Alhuda […]
Written by Chaïma Attia
12:30 – 13:00 Constructive Care Cafe (CCC) Speakers: Regina M. Sipos, Saad Chinoy, Adriana Cabrera 13:45 – 14:45 IoT Services by Africa and for Africa Speakers: Husna, Rahim Md Abdur, Omoy Kombe 15:00 – 16:00 The Open MillSpeakers: Sara Diaz Rodriguez, Zara Odu 16:15 – 17:15 “Prompting for Pullovers” – Experimental DIY upcycling Workshop with GenAISpeakers: Fabian […]
Written by Chaïma Attia
The partnership between the Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) and re:publica shows what happens when people from all over the world come together to share ideas. This relationship has turned a simple proposal into an exciting annual event that connects and inspires innovators globally. In this article, we’ll explore how GIG and re:publica started working together, […]
Written by Chaïma Attia
Every year, the Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) in Berlin becomes a focal point for global innovators, thinkers, and creators. Since its inception at the re:publica conference in 2013, GIG has become an essential annual event for those involved in Global South innovation, open source technologies, and community building. The Concept and Evolution of GIG The […]
Written by Chaïma Attia
In GIG, we say many things; we talk about innovation, technology co-creation, and much more. Sometimes, we even invent our own words! As someone might say, we’re often “GIGing it,” managing to do something despite the difficulties one might face in the process (because we are a part of GIG). As we grow as a […]
Written by Chaïma Attia
Can technology promise to heal and reconstruct what previous technological revolutions have destroyed? Current technological advancements are no longer powered by steam, but what are they powered by? Amidst the wake of an AI revolution, how do we examine the medium before the message and avoid another retrospective into the impact of technologies on […]
