The GIG #RP15 Review
Originally published at re-publica.com/en/15/news/global-innovation-gathering-rp15-review
"As GIG and re:publica come to a close, we have nothing more than appreciation for a rewarding and intense experience." Ahmed Mohamed Maawy
Ahmed was one of 70 participants from 47 tech hubs out of 24 countries, that gathered at this year's Global Innovation Gathering (GIG). He captured in words what all of us feel. The third gathering was the biggest and most successful one so far. Despite the diverse programme on the #rp15 stages and the Maker Space, all sorts of different cooperations were established between the individuals. These were planned prior to the re:publica kick-off during a two-day barcamp and a tour through Berlin's hubs.
With the GIG Maker Space in Hall 3 as our centre, the GIGers took to the stages and convinced the audience with 14 outstanding presentations and panel discussions throughout the conference.
Alfredo Brillembourg of Urban Think Tank, a research and design lab concerned with contemporary architecture and urbanism, presented his findings and led a discussion with...