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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 […]
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 […]
