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Curious about how technology can spark social change? Join this inspiring online journey showcasing groundbreaking outcomes of Project Tolocar. Hear from global innovators like Konstantin Leonenko, Vuga William, and others on how their work is paving the way for sustainable solutions and community empowerment. Whether you're deeply involved in these fields or newly curious, there's […]
Join this second call of Showcasing Project Tolocar for a glimpse into the future of innovation, as this online session will feature insights from global innovators like Artem Melnyk, Anika Nawer Meem, and Martin Oloo, covering breakthroughs from water filtration to 3D printed smart houses, and more. Highlights include: Emilio Velis will also spotlight the […]
As part of GIG's ongoing efforts to enhance visibility on the Careables Project and showcase the incredible features of the platform, Careables Monthly Meet-ups were initiated. Catch up on the Previous Careables Latest Meet-Ups here. With Spring having arrived in Berlin and Maceió heating up, it's time to gather again! 🌼 This month's meetup is all […]
GIGweek24 is an invitation to connect. Throughout a week in Berlin, bringing together our global community of innovators, thinkers, and creators. It's a place where ideas meet action, facilitated by the rich diversity of our participants. Here’s What to Expect: The week kicks off with an informal welcome, quickly moving into the heart of innovation […]
re:publica 24 will take place from 27-29 May 2024 at STATION Berlin. The motto for this years’ festival for the digital society is “Who Cares?”. Since 2014 the Makerspace at re:publica has been a meeting point for creative minds, designers, inventors and coders from the maker scene at re:publica. Anyone interested in digital fabrication, laser […]
Join the seventh edition of the Distributed Design Awards! The Distributed Design Awards celebrate the creative, mind-shifting and responsible design responses to the post-industrial design paradigm. We recognize multidisciplinary, innovative […]
GIGweek24 is an invitation to connect. As part of it, we invite you to a one day conference in Berlin, bringing together our global community of innovators, thinkers, and creators […]
GIGweek24 is an invitation to connect. As part of it, all GIG members are invited to the yearly community day in Berlin, bringing together our global community of innovators, thinkers, […]
Day 1 topics include: AI and Open Source, Open Source at the UN, Open Source in the Global South, Open Source and Governments Day 2 topics include: Open Source at Work in the World, Youth and Open Source, Open Source and Civil Society, Open Source Networked Cities, The Next Decade: Envisioning the Future of Open […]
Theme: Making Open Science Hardware Ubiquitous for a Sustainable Africa. This year's AfricaOSH Summit will focus on promoting the use of open science hardware in Africa. Apply here before 30th June 2024: https://bit.ly/AfricaOSH2024 Partners: https://lnkd.in/eDvhftkM
How can policy makers influence and support the maker movement? As a global network of people, each member holds a different position - individual creator, team, startup, advocate, mentor, supporter. This community call will open the conversation about the importance of spaces for communities to gain tangible skills, create and grow together. 'Makerspaces' are inclusive […]
In this call we will have Asem Kamal (Egypt) and Witness Shangali (Tanzania) from the mAkE Africa EU Makers in Residency (MiR) program. Some of you might have already met during the GIG week in Berlin or have come across their profile in the last nomination email! The MiR program aims to provide valuable exchanges […]
