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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 with likeminded people from organizations in Germany and Europe to explore “The Power of Networks”. It's a place where ideas meet action, facilitated by the […]
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, and creators to explore “The Power of Networks”. It's a place where ideas meet action, facilitated by the rich diversity of our participants. Here’s What […]
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 […]
Join "Fabricating Equity," a conference where technology meets social justice. This event is for anyone eager to use innovation to solve social issues. Explore topics you care about across our carefully designed tracks. Each offers focused sessions on technology, research, education, and community stories, making it easy to tailor your experience. It’s a perfect opportunity […]
Note: Time Displayed in CEST In this call we will have Basaninyange (Tinah) Martine (Rwanda) and Leonard Shayo (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 between European […]
In today's digital age, the proliferation of fake images, many of which are generated by sophisticated AI technologies, presents significant challenges to our understanding of truth and trust. These images have the potential to spread misinformation, incite violence, manipulate public opinion, and undermine the trust of our communities. As the line between authentic and fabricated […]
The Digital Hub Conference will take place on September 30 2024 at Berlin Global Village. Welcome to the Digital Hub Conference 2024!We are pleased to invite you to a day of innovation, networking and exploration at the Digital Hub Conference on September 30, 2024. This event is designed to bring together leaders and innovators from […]
Time is in CEST The Transformers architecture - the "T" in ChatGPT - has radically changed the landscape of artificial intelligence. In this session, we will discuss the potential and limitations of these neural networks and explore open-source models available. We will adopt a hands-on approach, introducing low-code and practical solutions to work with text, […]
Time is in CEST In this session, we will explore what innovation means within the global maker community. Makers, known for their creativity and resourcefulness, push context and needs driven boundaries of traditional craftsmanship and technology. We will collectively map how diverse local infrastructures and needs; cultural perspectives and open collaboration are shaping the definition […]
