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Time is in CEST It is the monthly gathering where new members get to introduce themselves and all GIG members get to chat and share any updates, news, and achievements. This is an Internal Call that happens on the last Wednesday of the month.
Time is in CEST This is a monthly Internal Call where members meet to discuss fundraising possibilities, learn how to fundraise and share opportunities.
The AfriLabs Annual Gathering serves as a platform for Africa’s innovation community to converge, collaborate, and drive forward the continent’s digital transformation. In 2023, hosted by Rwanda’s Minister of ICT, Hon. Paula Ingabire, the event in Kigali focused on “Accelerating Africa’s digital economy; by the strength of our community.” Stakeholders from diverse sectors came together […]
Time is in CET In this session we will present how alternative tech stacks, that we call "pocket infrastructures", combining microwikis, data storytelling and digital malleable metatools are used to preserve and revitalize indigenous linguistic knowledge for the People of the Center (Los Pueblos del Centro) in the Colombian Amazonas Offray Vladimir Luna Cárdenas is […]
Time is in CET. This session will provide an opportunity to learn about the experiences of makerspaces hosting makers from Africa. We will discuss their key learnings from the residency program, their overall evaluation of the program, and their recommendations for future iterations. Additionally, we will explore the role of network organizations such as GIG […]
The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 30) will convene in November 2025 in Brazil. It will include the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 30), the 20th meeting of the COP serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 20), and the seventh meeting of the COP […]
Time is in CEST It is the monthly gathering where new members get to introduce themselves and all GIG members get to chat and share any updates, news, and achievements. This is an Internal Call that happens on the last Wednesday of the month.
Afroinnova Tech will be in Quibdó, Chocó! Join us for the Decoding the Future Forum on November 27 at the Arnoldo Palacios Public Library. A must-attend tech event, featuring global leaders in technology, innovation, and racial equity. 10 key figures from the African diaspora and Africa will share how technologies are transforming the future. Conferences […]
Time is in CEST This is a monthly Internal Call where members meet to discuss fundraising possibilities, learn how to fundraise and share opportunities.
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: […]
Global Innovation Gathering DOTS Festival 2024 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 […]
The 19th IGF on "Building our Multistakeholder Digital Future" will be held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 15 to 19 December 2024. The programme is being shaped according to the four main themes: The IGF's traditional calls for session proposals will be made in March. Stay tuned for more details!
