GIG Week Berlin: Bridging Grassroots Innovation and Global Synthesis

From its origins as a small lounge at re:publica to becoming a sprawling village of global changemakers, GIG Week in Berlin represents the heartbeat of our community’s physical exchange. This dedicated space serves as an annual homecoming where the theoretical meets the practical: a place where open hardware, digital rights, and social innovation are not just discussed but demonstrated through hands-on collaboration.

Discover GIG Week 2026

Explore our archive of past editions below to see how our members have decolonised technology narratives, built cross-border partnerships, and transformed the Berlin landscape into a vibrant hub for global South-rooted innovation.

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