Category: Events

Events

Insights from the Make-a-thek Community Call on Inclusive Fashion and Assistive Technology

Written by Ricardo Ruiz

The Make-a-thek Community Call on May 14, 2025, brought together experts and practitioners to discuss inclusive fashion and assistive technology. The session featured presentations from Sema Gedik, founder of Auf Augenhoehe, and Saad Chinoy, a maker and advocate for accessible design. Their work highlights the intersection of sustainability, inclusion, and innovation. Sema shared her journey, … Continue reading “Insights from the Make-a-thek Community Call on Inclusive Fashion and Assistive Technology”

Events

12th GIG Gathering Berlin – A Celebration of Global Cooperation and Sustainable Practices

Written by Geraldine de Bastion

We are looking forward to our 12th Global Innovation Gathering in Berlin. Through our long lasting partnership with re:publica GIG is inviting innovators from our network to Berlin. At re:publica GIG will be hosting the makerspace and related content like a repair café addressing global innovation and sustainability topics. In addition to GIGs presence at re:publica, … Continue reading “12th GIG Gathering Berlin – A Celebration of Global Cooperation and Sustainable Practices”

Events

Join us at the Makerspace at re:publica!

Written by Fadia Elgharib

The Makerspace at re:publica 2025 is about getting hands-on, trying new things, and meeting people who love making stuff. Whether you’re into tech, crafts, or just curious about DIY projects, there’s plenty to check out. What’s Happening at the Makerspace? Workshops We’re excited to be back with a full three-day program of workshops, all hosted … Continue reading “Join us at the Makerspace at re:publica!”

Events

14th May 2025 Community Call: Circular design for disabilities

Written by Melanie Chan

We’re excited to invite you to a special Community Call, also the first for our new EU Horizon Project make-a-thek, that brings together makers, designers, and circular fashion experts from around the world.  The meetup will offer a space to exchange and discuss approaches and ideas for sustainable and circular adaptive and inclusive design. Different … Continue reading “14th May 2025 Community Call: Circular design for disabilities”

DOTS

DOTS 2024 – The Impact Summit is Back!

Written by Ricardo Ruiz

The Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) is pleased to announce the fourth DOTS Festival edition, scheduled for December 5th and December 10th, 2024. This event will continue to build on the success of previous editions, fostering collaboration and innovation among members from diverse backgrounds, which makes DOTS our Internal Impact Summit! Event Schedule December 5th, 2024: … Continue reading “DOTS 2024 – The Impact Summit is Back!”

Conference

Collective Keynote: Local Innovation and Global Community with Kudzai Mbaiwa, Jay Fajardo and Georgia Nicolau

Written by Ann Joshua

Global Innovation Gathering: Unveiling Stories of Impact and Collective Transformation In 2015, GIG transformed Kudzai’s life, sparking her passion for the intersection of finance and technology. As an economic development specialist, she champions digital solutions in enterprise development and personal finance. Originating from Zimbabwe, the diverse grassroots initiatives within GIG captivated her. Upon joining, she … Continue reading “Collective Keynote: Local Innovation and Global Community with Kudzai Mbaiwa, Jay Fajardo and Georgia Nicolau”

10 Years of GIG

From Makers to Ministers: Suggestions for Future Policy Dialogues with Linda Bonyo and Felipe Fonseca

Written by Ann Joshua

Linda Bonyo and Felipe Fonseca take on the trailblazing conversation of what the future of policy looks as makers in those positions of change. They touch upon the importance of fostering open and constructive policy dialogues to achieve effective governance. This would involve engaging with various stakeholders, including citizens, experts, and interest groups, to ensure … Continue reading “From Makers to Ministers: Suggestions for Future Policy Dialogues with Linda Bonyo and Felipe Fonseca”

Digital Africa

Exploring identity and contesting racism through games: a co-design lab in Brazil

Written by Ricardo Ruiz

Racism is a pervasive and complex problem, affecting individuals and societies differently. How can we address this issue creatively and engagingly? How can we use games for empowerment, awareness, and education? These questions motivated a co-design lab in Brazil in a partnership between GIG and the University of Bristol and its collaborators. The co-design lab … Continue reading “Exploring identity and contesting racism through games: a co-design lab in Brazil”