Every gathering within the Global Innovation Gathering network is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and grassroots impact. These meet-ups, from flagship moments like re:publica Berlin to bold initiatives like DOTS, serve as vital touch-points where innovators from around the world come together to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and spark collective action.
At the heart of these gatherings lies the spirit of open collaboration. Whether through co-created panels, community-driven sessions, or immersive workshops, each gathering strengthens the bonds within the GIG network—turning connections into movements and visions into reality. They are living proof that global challenges can be tackled through local solutions fuelled by solidarity, co-working, and trust.
re:publica Berlin
GIG’s partnership with re:publica has been a yearly cornerstone of creative exchange, spotlighting grassroots innovation and community-driven solutions from around the world. Through curated sessions, engaging playlists, and collaborative spaces, GIG @ re:publica celebrates the voices shaping a more inclusive and imaginative future. Whether you’re looking to relive past highlights or discover powerful ideas in action, check this gateway to a decade-spanning archive of inspiration and connection.
Celebrating a Decade of Impact
Explore how Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) has evolved from a single lounge at re:publica into a thriving global network of changemakers. This anniversary page captures key moments from GIG’s journey—highlighting collaborative projects, cross-cultural connections, and the innovators shaping grassroots solutions for complex global challenges. Tap into the spirit of community, resilience, and creativity that continues to define GIG’s impact worldwide.
DOTS: Collaborative Action for Global Challenges
Discover DOTS—a bold initiative by Global Innovation Gathering that harnesses the collective power of local hubs, changemakers, and grassroots innovators to co-create tangible solutions for the world’s most pressing systemic problems. From climate justice to equitable development, DOTS transforms traditional event formats into action-driven collaborations that ripple across communities and continents. During DOTS, we reimagine impact through connected, community-led innovation.
