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The biennial Communities and Technologies (C&T) conference is the premier international forum for stimulating scholarly debate and disseminating research on the complex connections between communities – both physical and virtual – and information and communication technologies.
★3 days of inspiration, connection, and co-creation ★1500 participants from over 100 cities ★100 keynotes, workshops, mentor sessions, art performances, live music and more surprises ✎ WHAT IS IT ABOUT ★ A conference with a "TED meets Burning Man feel". ★ A playful space for interaction, collaboration, and exploration. ★ A speaker lineup of known […]
Maker Faire Singapore, the largest Show and Tell in Singapore, with over 500 makers showcasing hands on activities, talks and workshops, is back for the sixth year running! Join us for a fun filled day with loads of activities and learning experiences for the whole family!
The IPRIZE is an international competition to explore the implications of the new machine economy on society, culture and business. We want to lay a strong foundation for developing new business models and use technology to benefit humanity. The IPRIZE addresses early stage startups and individuals that are dedicated to seize the opportunities in this […]
PitchDrive by CcHUB, powered by Google for Entrepreneurs, will engage 14 of Africa’s top tech start-ups on a tour of tech hubs in Europe (London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Zurich and Paris) to pitch to investors, explore international opportunities and learn about frontier technology markets. The PitchDrive Berlin event is hosted by the Global Innovation Gathering and kindly supported by GIZ Tech […]
Are you a creative maker that would like to showcase your brand new project or process on an internationally scaled platform? Then sign up for the new edition of the Eindhoven Maker Faire! Showcase your homemade robot, organize a drone race or tell the public about the newest form of biofuel. Sign up for the […]
Solutions for the challenges of Extreme Drought UTC Pernambuco - Urban Waters for Social and Environmental Resilience aims to build actions towards the New Urban Agenda and intends to engage its participants to commit themselves on contributing in their territories through a consensual proposal, both at local and international level. Held in three municipalities of […]
The Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) brings together innovation hub managers, makers, hackers and entrepreneurs from across the world at a sub-conference developed by re:publica. The Big Blue Labmobile is a mobile space for learning, hacking, making, and most of all for knowledge exchange and community building. It kicked-off during re:publica Berlin 2017 as part of […]
The IPRIZE is an international competition to explore the implications of the new machine economy on society, culture and business. We want to lay a strong foundation for developing new business models and use technology to benefit humanity. The IPRIZE addresses early stage startups and individuals that are dedicated to seize the opportunities in this […]
OPEN CALL: IWGIA calls for innovative concept notes for projects for and by indigenous youths relating to one of the overall thematic priorities of IWGIA's work: Climate action, Global governance, or Land rights. Projects selected will be: Innovative! In relation to IWGIAs work with indigenous peoples’ rights, innovation means: help IWGIA and our target groups […]
Young leaders from the around the Atlantic basin who have demonstrated leadership and initiative in their fields, who want to contribute to shaping the regional and global agenda in politics, finance, business, civil society and many other areas, who are eager to network with their peers and older, and who seek to foster and strengthen […]
Applications are now open for the Early-Bird Registration: 16 October - 30 November 2017 #CocreateImpact: Innovation and Collaboration for a Sustainable World 14-16 February 2018 The 2018 Winter Youth Assembly at the United Nations is a platform to elevate the voices of young people in international dialogues, empower youth to advocate for future generations, and mobilize youth as agents […]
