The Global Gathering

The Global Gathering will be held from 4 to 6 September 2026 in Estoril, Portugal.

The event is convened by the Digital Rights Community and serves as an in-person meeting space for civil society organisations, activists, researchers, and technologists working on digital rights and related public interest issues.

The Global Gathering event is structured around workshops, collaborative sessions, and peer exchange rather than formal policy negotiations.

Discussions at the Global Gathering generally focus on topics such as online freedoms, digital inclusion, platform accountability, surveillance, and the impact of digital technologies on democratic and social processes. The event emphasises cross-regional exchange and community building among organisations and individuals working in diverse political and social contexts.

Additional information, including the programme and participation details, is available on the official event website.