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The Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) is excited to announce the return of its annual convention: DOTS, which will be held online from Dec 5th to 8, 2023. This event is a unique […]
As part of GIGs' ongoing efforts in enhancing visibility on the Careables Project and showcase the incredible features of the platform, Careables Monthly Meet-ups was initiated. Catch up on Careables Latest Meet-Up here. This month, the meet-up will invite speakers as well as guests to delve deeper into the intersection of healthcare and technology, yielding the […]
Speakers: Leyla Yunis, Yuri Vlasyuk, Maik Jähne, Saad Chinoy For the upcoming Community Call, there will be an open discussion with some experienced speakers and members on establishing Makerspaces in Universities and Libraries. This topic is a spin-off to the 'New Beginning Calls' you can watch here. The speakers will discuss their journey in establishing Makerspaces in […]
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 and sustainable designs from Europe’s makers, designers and creatives. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN WHO IS IT FOR? This award is open to anyone working in the […]
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 […]
